KR12 Head Amp
An EL34-based head sold on its own, built from Louis Electric's work with Hubert Sumlin and Keith Richards.
About this amp
The KR12 Head is an EL34-based head built out of Louis Electric’s longstanding work with Hubert Sumlin and Keith Richards, blending late-1950s tweed with mid-1960s plexi character. Four gain inputs offer a range of tones from crisp and crunchy to a hefty vintage bark, with an underside damping control for adjustable negative feedback. Sold head-only.
Specs
| Wattage | 40W |
|---|---|
| Speaker Load | 8 and 16 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) |
| Dimensions | 12in H x 24in W x 9in D |
| Weight | 33 lbs |
| Construction | Eyelet terminal board |
Quick answers
- How much does the KR12 Head Amp cost?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it at $2,495 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the KR12 Head Amp still available?
- Yes. Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the KR12 Head 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 head 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.