KR12 Head & Cabinet
An EL34-based head bundled with a matching open-back extension cabinet, built from Louis Electric's work with Hubert Sumlin and Keith Richards.
About this amp
The KR12 Head & Cabinet pairs Louis Electric’s EL34-based KR12 head with a matching open-back extension cabinet, built out of the maker’s work with Hubert Sumlin and Keith Richards. Blending late-1950s tweed with mid-1960s plexi character, it offers four gain inputs and an underside damping control for adjustable negative feedback.
Specs
| Wattage | 40W |
|---|---|
| Speaker Cabinet | 2x Celestion G12H75 |
| Speaker Load | 8 ohms |
| Controls | Volume, Master Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle, Presence, Damping Control |
| Inputs | 4 gain inputs |
| Preamp Tubes | 3x 12AX7 |
| Output Tubes | 2x EL34 |
| Rectifier | 5AR4 (optional solid-state) |
| Head Dimensions | 12in H x 24in W x 9in D |
| Head Weight | 33 lbs |
| Cabinet Dimensions | 21in H x 28in W x 11in D |
| Cabinet Weight | 40 lbs |
| Construction | Eyelet terminal board |
Quick answers
- How much does the KR12 Head & Cabinet cost?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it at $3,995 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the KR12 Head & Cabinet still available?
- Yes. Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the KR12 Head & Cabinet?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers. Where it's built: Hand-wired in New Jersey, with Louis Rosano building every amp. It's listed here as a stack 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.