Sweet Spot Head
Head version of the Sweet Spot, Allen's take on the Fender Princeton Reverb with a deepened vibrato and fixed-bias phase inverter.
About this amp
The Sweet Spot Head is loosely based on the Fender Princeton Reverb, adding a standby switch, MID/RAW control, bright switch, fixed-bias phase inverter, a deepened vibrato, and adjustable power-tube bias with rear measurement jacks. Hand-wired point-to-point on a lightweight 14-gauge aluminum chassis.
Specs
| Wattage | 18W (6V6) or 25W (6L6) via plug-in solid-state rectifier |
|---|---|
| Preamp Tubes | 4x 12AX7 |
| Power Tubes | 2x 6V6 or 6L6 |
| Rectifier | Tube (GZ34) |
| Class | AB push-pull, adjustable fixed bias |
| Onboard Effects | Spring reverb plus a deepened tube vibrato, fixed-bias phase inverter |
| EQ | Treble, Bass, Mid/RAW |
| Chassis | 14ga aluminum |
| Dimensions | 20" x 9" x 9-1/4" |
| Weight | 22 lbs |
| Chassis Only Option | $1,649 - bare electronics, no cabinet/enclosure |
Quick answers
- How much does the Sweet Spot Head cost?
- Allen Amplification lists it at $1,799 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Sweet Spot Head still available?
- Yes. Allen Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Sweet Spot Head?
- Allen Amplification, building gear since 1998. Where it's built: Hand-wired point-to-point in the USA. It's listed here as a tube head amp.
- How long is the wait for Allen Amplification gear?
- Orders are placed by phone or email.