HD12 Amp
Blends two late-1950s Fender tweed circuits -- the Tweed Deluxe and the Harvard -- into one compact 18W combo.
About this amp
The HD12 blends the best of two late-1950s Fender tweed circuits — the Tweed Deluxe and the Harvard — into one amp, adding a 12AX7 alongside the original 6AT6 input tube for two distinct gain characters. It runs 2 6V6 output tubes through a Weber 12-inch Alnico speaker at 18W.
Specs
| Classification | AB1, fixed bias |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 18W |
| Speaker | Weber 12in Alnico |
| Speaker Load | 8 ohms |
| Controls | 2x Volume, 1x Tone |
| Preamp Tubes | 1x 6AT6, 2x 12AX7 |
| Output Tubes | 2x 6V6 |
| Rectifier | 5AR4 |
| Dimensions | 16in H x 20in W |
| Weight | 30 lbs |
| Construction | Eyelet terminal board (phenolic board material) |
| Color Options | Red Tolex or Aged Tweed (+$100) |
Quick answers
- How much does the HD12 Amp cost?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it at $2,495 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the HD12 Amp still available?
- Yes. Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the HD12 Amp?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers. Where it's built: Hand-wired in New Jersey, with Louis Rosano building every amp. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Louis Electric Amplifiers offer?
- No written warranty is published. All sales and deposits are final and returns are not accepted. Owners contact Louis Rosano directly for repairs after purchase.
- How long is the wait for Louis Electric Amplifiers gear?
- Every amp is built to order after a conversation with Louis Rosano, since each build is customizable. Custom component or covering requests add production time. Sales are direct only, with no dealers.