Steel Guitar Half and Half (Combo)
The Steel Guitar Half and Half combo, pairing a hand-wired tube preamp and Class D power module with Milkman's own Ceramic or Neodymium speaker.
About this amp
The Half and Half pairs a hand-wired, high-plate-voltage tube preamp, built the way a vintage tube amp should be rather than shoehorned onto a low-voltage circuit board, with a Class D power module scaling up to 400 watts. The steel-guitar combo comes loaded with a house-made 4-ohm Milkman Ceramic speaker (near-identical to a JBL E120 but considerably lighter) in a 12-inch or 15-inch size, or a Neodymium alternative for even less weight.
Specs
| Wattage | 200W Class D per side (400W total, discrete outputs) |
|---|---|
| Impedance Options | 4ohm @ 200W, 8ohm @ 100W, or 16ohm @ 50W per side |
| Features | Tube preamp with EQ, Tube Reverb (Dwell/Blend/Tone), switchable 120/240V power |
| Speaker | 12" or 15" combo -- Milkman Ceramic or Neodymium (default: 12" Ceramic) |
| Dimensions (Ceramic Combo) | 21-1/2" W x 22-1/2" H x 10" D |
| Weight (Ceramic Combo) | 41 lbs |
| Weight (Neo Combo) | 30 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Steel Guitar Half and Half (Combo) cost?
- Milkman Sound lists it at $2,499 to $2,999 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Steel Guitar Half and Half (Combo) still available?
- Yes. Milkman Sound lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Steel Guitar Half and Half (Combo)?
- Milkman Sound. Where it's built: Made by hand in San Francisco, CA. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Milkman Sound offer?
- One-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser, when bought direct or from an authorized dealer, with a receipt required for service. Tubes carry a 90-day warranty. After the first year, defects are handled case by case under Milkman's extended coverage. Second owners can buy a transferred warranty for $250, often with a factory inspection. Accidents, abuse, water damage, shipping costs and third-party repairs are not covered.