Super Bee Combo
Point-to-point hand-wired 1-10 or 1-12 combo based on the blackface Super Reverb sound, with a 3-position Sting voicing switch and all-tube reverb.
About this amp
The Super Bee Combo houses the blackface Super Reverb-inspired circuit in a 1x10 (Eminence Copperhead) or 1x12 (Carr Valiant) cabinet, with the 3-position Sting voicing switch, tube rectification, all-tube spring reverb, and a built-in attenuator.
Specs
| Wattage | 10W, attenuates to 2W |
|---|---|
| Channels | One, 3-position Sting voicing switch |
| Tubes | 2x 12AX7, 1x 12AT7, 2x 6BM8 (ECL82), 1x EZ81 rectifier |
| Rectifier | Tube (EZ81) |
| Class | Push-pull Class AB |
| Onboard Effects | All-tube spring reverb |
| Attenuator | Built-in, down to a whisper |
| EQ | Treble, Mid, Bass |
| Speaker | 1-10: Eminence Copperhead 10in ($3330); 1-12: Carr Valiant 12in ($3410) |
| Construction | Hand-wired point-to-point in the USA |
| Dimensions | 1-10: 21in W x 15.5in H x 8in D, 33 lbs; 1-12: 21in W x 17.5in H x 9in D, 40 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Super Bee Combo cost?
- Carr Amplifiers lists it at $3,330 to $3,410 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Super Bee Combo still available?
- Yes. Carr Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Super Bee Combo?
- Carr Amplifiers. Where it's built: Built at Carr's shop in Pittsboro, North Carolina, with point-to-point construction and hand-crafted cabinets. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Carr Amplifiers offer?
- Lifetime warranty on workmanship for the original owner and 3 years on materials, provided the registration card and receipt copy reach Carr within 30 days of purchase. Tubes, speakers and reverb tanks are covered for 90 days. Misuse, modification, incorrect tube installation and spilled drinks void the warranty. The owner pays freight to Carr, and Carr pays return shipping after warranty work.