Telstar Combo
Point-to-point hand-wired 1x12 combo pairing an EL84 with a swappable 6L6-type power tube in push-pull Class A, with a 53/58 voicing switch spanning American tweed to British hot-rod tones.
About this amp
The Telstar Combo houses the same 5881/EL84 push-pull Class A circuit with a Carr Valiant 12in speaker, Lean/Lush and 53/58 voicing switches, all-tube spring reverb, and a built-in attenuator.
Specs
| Wattage | 16-17W |
|---|---|
| Channels | One, Lean/Lush switch and 53/58 voicing switch |
| Tubes | 1x 12AX7, 1x 12AT7, 1x 6SL7, 1x EL84, 1x 5881 (6L6GC-type, swappable for 6V6/EL34) |
| Class | Push-pull Class A |
| Onboard Effects | All-tube spring reverb |
| Attenuator | Built-in, down to 0 |
| Speaker | Carr Valiant 12in |
| Construction | Hand-wired point-to-point in the USA |
| Dimensions | 21in W x 17.5in H x 9in D |
| Weight | 39 lbs |
| Options | Mint faceplate with cream barrel knobs: +$100 |
Quick answers
- How much does the Telstar Combo cost?
- Carr Amplifiers lists it at $3,410 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Telstar Combo still available?
- Yes. Carr Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Telstar 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.