Lil' Viper
By Magnatone
An ultra-portable 8-watt combo co-designed with Slash, delivering Master Collection tone in Magnatone's smallest Slash Collection amp, finished in Purple Python.
About this amp
The Lil’ Viper is the smallest amp in the Slash Collection, developed with Slash and Chief Engineer Obeid Khan to shrink Magnatone’s Master Collection voice into an 8-watt package. A single 12AX7 and a matched pair of NOS 6AQ5 tubes deliver push-pull Class AB output through an 8-inch ceramic speaker, with a high/low gain switch and speaker-emulated headphone output for silent practice.
Specs
| Tube Complement | (1) 12AX7, (2) 6AQ5 |
|---|---|
| Power | 8 watts Push-Pull, Class AB |
| Input | High-impedance 1 MΩ Input |
| Gain Select | Lo or Hi Gain Mode |
| Impedance | 8 ohm |
| Speaker | Magnatone Custom 8" Ceramic Magnet |
| Additional Features | Backlit logo, 1/4" speaker-emulated headphone output, 1/8" AUX line input |
| Combo Dimensions | 16 1/2" x 13" x 8" |
| Combo Weight | 18 lbs. |
| Cosmetic | Slash's Purple Python finish with gold-accented hardware |
Quick answers
- How much does the Lil' Viper cost?
- Magnatone sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Lil' Viper still available?
- Yes. Magnatone lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Lil' Viper?
- Magnatone, building gear since 1937. Where it's built: Hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri with American-made parts. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Magnatone offer?
- Three-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser, when bought from an authorized Magnatone dealer. Registration with a copy of the sales receipt is required within 30 days of purchase. Tubes and reverb tanks carry a 90-day warranty. Normal wear, misuse, modifications, improper voltage or tube installation, spills, shipping damage and unauthorized repairs void coverage. The purchaser pays freight to the service center, and Magnatone reimburses shipping if the amp fails within the first 30 days.