MOD84
Swart's first EL-84 amp - a 15-watt push-pull combo with tube reverb and tremolo, top-mounted controls, and a 1x12 or 2x10 open-back cab.
About this amp
MOD84 is Swart’s first amp built around twin EL-84 power tubes, running 15 watts push-pull with a 12AX7 first stage and 12DW7 driving reverb. It adds a 3-way interactive EQ switch, footswitchable tube tremolo, and tube rectification, all in a hand-wired, open-back pine cabinet with a 1x12 or 2x10 speaker configuration.
Specs
| Wattage | 15W |
|---|---|
| Class | Push-Pull, High Class A biased AB |
| Preamp Tubes | 2x 12AX7, 1x 12DW7 |
| Power Tubes | 2x EL-84 |
| Rectifier | Tube (GZ-34 or 5Y3) |
| Onboard Effects | Spring reverb and tube tremolo, footswitchable |
| EQ | 3-way interactive EQ switch |
| Speaker Cab | 1x12 or 2x10, open-back pine (Creamback/Anniversary/Blue/Gold options) |
| Output Transformer | 8 ohm custom-wound |
| Dimensions | 26in x 15.5in x 10.5in |
| Weight | 39 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the MOD84 cost?
- Swart Amplifiers lists it at $2,815 to $3,132 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the MOD84 still available?
- Yes. Swart Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the MOD84?
- Swart Amplifiers. Where it's built: 100% valve driven and hand-made in the USA. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.