BW 1969
Butch Walker signature head with two independent power sections (16W cathode-biased EL84s, 39W fixed-bias 6L6s) usable alone or combined for 55W, plus a 6-position gain selector and tube-buffered effects loop.
About this amp
The BW 1969 is a Butch Walker signature head built around two complete, independently usable power sections: a cathode-biased EL84 pair delivering 16W of harmonic immediacy, and a fixed-bias 6L6 pair delivering 39W of low-end authority, combinable for 55W total. A six-position input gain selector reshapes the front end, and a push-pull Bright switch on the Treble control adds lift. Includes a fully tube-buffered effects loop with push-pull defeat. Hand-built and point-to-point wired in California; designed to pair with Divided by 13’s 2x12F cabinet loaded with their own 454 speaker.
Specs
| Wattage | 16W (EL84 section) / 39W (6L6 section) / 55W combined |
|---|---|
| Class | Class A (EL84 section, cathode-biased) / Class AB (6L6 section, fixed-bias) |
| Power Tubes | 2x EL84 + 2x 6L6, independent sections usable alone or combined |
| Preamp Tubes | 12AX7 |
| Configuration | Dual independent tube power sections |
| Controls | 6-position input gain selector, Treble with push-pull Bright switch |
| Effects Loop | Fully tube-buffered, with push-pull defeat and Bright option |
| Recommended Cabinet | Designed to pair with a Divided by 13 2x12F cabinet loaded with the D13 454 speaker (40W UK-made Celestion Greenback) |
| Construction | Hand-built, point-to-point wired in California |
| Finishes | Ivory Bronco/Black V, Black Bronco/Ivory V |
Quick answers
- How much does the BW 1969 cost?
- Divided by 13 sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the BW 1969 still available?
- Yes. Divided by 13 lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the BW 1969?
- Divided by 13. Where it's built: Hand-built in California, one at a time. It's listed here as a tube head amp.