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Koch Classic SE 12 Combo Guitar Amplifier

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Koch Classic SE 12 Combo Guitar Amplifier
Product no: 9000-0008-3994 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Classic SE12 is built for the tube-tone worshipping guitarist who doesn't like fuss. In developing this 12 Watt, Koch have stripped back to basics to deliver a pure, all-tube combo with incredible dynamic response. The 'SE' stands for single-ended since this amp make use of no more than one 5881 tube fitted in the power amp and, very considerately, an EL34 tube comes included so you can physically experiment with this combo.

Experiment with the Classic SE 12

The 5881 tube is answerable for the warm, almost piano-like bass tones and impeccable trebles this amp is capable of. Open up the volume and get a beefy yet defined, natural tube overdrive. Swap the 5881 out for the EL34 and get powerful and controlled bass, round mid-tones and velvety trebles. The harmonic sustain comes with a touch of moderate compression that is maintained as you push the gain further and, due to the auto-bias circuit, there's never any need to bias.

Voicing-Switches and Low Power

With the voicing switches included on the control panel of the SE12, you can pin-point your sound with even more precision. Activating the Mid Boost adds heaps of definition while the Bass cat tightens up the lower frequencies at higher levels of distortion. For more saturation, use the Gain Boost in combination with the Gain and a really useful little addition is Low Power mode. Enable this and you get all the tube drive and flavour even at a low volume.

Koch Quality

After a long career as a guitarist and tube amp expert, Dolf Koch founded his own company in 1988. Ever since then, the brand has developed high-quality guitar and bass amplifiers that focus on practicality, versatility and the delivery of a balanced, unique sound. Since each amp is carefully constructed and diligently tested in great detail, it's little wonder that so many professionals rely on Koch quality!

Specifications

Product features

Connectors	External speaker(s), Line-out
Number of channels	1
Number of speakers	1
Amp modelling	no
Effects loop	no
Weight	10 - 14.9 kg
Built-in tuner	no
Built-in effects	none
Colour	black
Speaker diameter	12 inches
Power attenuator	yes
Amplifier type	tube
Amplifier valve	5881
Power in Watts	11 - 15 Watts
Can be powered by battery	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	15,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	63,0 x 55,0 x 33,0 cm

Product specifications

tube guitar amplifier combo
power capacity: 12 W
preamp tube: 1 x 12AX7
power amplifier tube: 1x 5881 (1x EL34 included, not installed)
auto-bias-circuit
1 channel
controls:: gain, tone, volume
front switches: gain boost, mid boost, bass cut
back switches: speaker on/off
power switch: 6 W / standby / 2 W
record output with speaker emulation
line input: 0 dBV (for connecting an external preamp like the Koch Pedaltone)
speaker outputs: 4, 8, 16 Ohm
speaker: Koch VG12-60
dimensions: 34 x 34 x 25 cm
weight: 14.5 kg

Description	Type	Language	Extension
Koch Classic SE Handleiding	Manual	Unknown

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