Steel Guitar Half and Half (Head)

By Milkman Sound

The head version of the Steel Guitar Half and Half, a hybrid hand-wired tube preamp feeding a Class D power module built for pedal-steel headroom.

Steel Guitar Half and Half (Head) by Milkman Sound

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 version is voiced for that instrument’s headroom and clarity, with a rear-panel DI/XLR output that lets the amp run as a standalone tube preamp with no speaker attached. This is the bare head.

Specs

Steel Guitar Half and Half (Head) specifications
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
Dimensions 21-1/2" W x 9" H x 9" D
Weight 16 lbs

Quick answers

How much does the Steel Guitar Half and Half (Head) cost?
Milkman Sound lists it at $2,299 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
Is the Steel Guitar Half and Half (Head) still available?
Yes. Milkman Sound lists it as a current model that's available to order.
Who makes the Steel Guitar Half and Half (Head)?
Milkman Sound. Where it's built: Made by hand in San Francisco, CA. It's listed here as a tube head 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.