{"id":18565,"date":"2025-09-09T10:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/?post_type=product&p=18565"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:02:12","slug":"carr-skylark-special-1x12-combo-sea-foam-green-green","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/product\/carr-skylark-special-1x12-combo-sea-foam-green-green\/","title":{"rendered":"Carr Skylark Special 1×12″ Combo Sea Foam Green\/Green"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Carr Skylark Special \u2013 Vintage Roots, Modern Freedom<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The unmistakable sound of classic American recordings shares one thing in common: the sweet, rich tone of the tweed and blackface eras<\/strong>. Iconic amplifiers like the late-\u201950s tweed Harvard and Deluxe, or the \u201960s Princeton Reverb, defined what great tube tone should feel and sound like.<\/span>
This heritage became the foundation of the original Carr Skylark<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Skylark Special<\/strong> takes that proven concept and expands it significantly \u2014 offering more tonal control, more flexibility, and greater depth<\/strong>, while staying true to its vintage soul.<\/span><\/p>\n

At its heart, the Skylark Special delivers 12 watts from a pair of 6V6GT power tubes<\/strong>, but it goes far beyond traditional designs. A newly expanded tone section adds a practical Mid control<\/strong> and an extended-range Presence<\/strong>, giving the player far greater control than the classic amps that inspired it. The Hi\/Low gain switch<\/strong> combined with the built-in attenuator<\/strong> allows smooth transitions from tweed-style breakup to blackface-style clarity, all at usable, real-world volumes.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the standout additions is Carr\u2019s acclaimed H73 tone section<\/strong>, inspired by classic Hiwatt circuits and first introduced in the Bel-Ray. Activated via a mini-toggle, it adds a bold, punchy British-voiced option<\/strong>, dramatically broadening the Skylark\u2019s sonic palette.<\/span><\/p>\n

The tube-driven spring reverb<\/strong> has been refined to deliver lush, spacious, three-dimensional ambience. A redesigned, retro-styled cabinet made from lightweight premium Baltic birch plywood<\/strong> improves projection while reducing overall weight. The inclusion of an EZ81 tube rectifier<\/strong>, replacing fast-recovery diodes, results in a more responsive and tactile playing feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

As expected from Carr, the Skylark Special is built to the highest standard. It features custom USA-made transformers<\/strong>, military- and aerospace-grade power supply components<\/strong>, and an increased number of Jupiter signal capacitors<\/strong>, chosen purely for their sonic benefits. Everything is assembled using true point-to-point hand wiring<\/strong> in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n

The result is an exceptionally dynamic and expressive 1×12 combo \u2014 equally at home in the studio or on a club stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Carr Skylark Special \u2014 when your tone needs wings.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Power<\/strong><\/span>
12 watts full power, attenuated from 1.2 watts down to whisper level<\/span><\/p>\n

Construction<\/strong><\/span>
Hand-wired, point-to-point, made in the USA<\/span><\/p>\n

Components<\/strong><\/span>
Custom USA-made transformers<\/span>
Solen Fast Cap film power supply capacitors<\/span>
US-made Jupiter and Mallory signal capacitors<\/span>
Carbon composition resistors and other premium components<\/span><\/p>\n

Channels<\/strong><\/span>
One<\/span><\/p>\n

Tubes<\/strong><\/span>
2 \u00d7 12AX7<\/span>
2 \u00d7 12AT7<\/span>
2 \u00d7 6V6GT<\/span>
1 \u00d7 EZ81 rectifier<\/span><\/p>\n

Controls<\/strong><\/span>
Volume<\/span>
Hi \/ Low Gain<\/span>
Treble<\/span>
Mid<\/span>
Bass<\/span>
Reverb<\/span>
Presence<\/span>
Attenuator<\/span>
Attenuator Toggle<\/span><\/p>\n

Switches<\/strong><\/span>
Hi \/ Low Gain (2-position)<\/span>
H73 Tone Section<\/span>
Attenuator In \/ Out<\/span>
On \/ Off \/ Standby<\/span><\/p>\n

Features<\/strong><\/span>
All-tube spring reverb<\/span>
Built-in attenuator<\/span>
8-Ohm speaker output<\/span><\/p>\n

Cabinet<\/strong><\/span>
Hand-crafted from premium plywood, retro design<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaker<\/strong><\/span>
Celestion A-Type 12″<\/span><\/p>\n

Dimensions & Weight<\/strong><\/span>
1\u00d712″ combo<\/span>
20.5″ (W) \u00d7 15.75″ (H) \u00d7 9″ (D)<\/span>
33 lbs (approx. 15 kg)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Guitar2Amp \u2013 Authorized Carr Amplifiers Dealer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Guitar2Amp<\/strong> is an authorized dealer of Carr Amplifiers<\/strong>, offering original products, professional advice, full after-sales support, and VAT invoices<\/strong>.<\/span>
Shipping or personal pickup available.<\/span><\/p>\n

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