The dual EL34, 28 watt Hammerhead Mk II produces thick, complex power tube distortion ranging from a little fur around the edges to rich creamy goodness. Recommended for stage and studio.
Features
- Class A
- Zero Feedback
- EL-34 Powered
- 28 Watts Single channel
- Cannabis Rex Speakers by Eminence
- Unique tone section with ultra-pure signal path
- Controls: Volume, Impact, Master, Grip, Tone
Description
The Hammerhead MK II offers rich output tube overdrive with a unique personality and super simple signal path. Rock, hot blues, and pop guitarists will find wide range of tones from semi-clean to full on overdrive with just the right amount of vintage funk. The MK II offers a new single knob tone circuit with On/Off switch. Fully redesigned power supply vastly improving openness and feel while increasing sustain and clarity.
New Head design and 1x12 or 2x12 closed back extension cabinets with asymmetrical curved backs for surprising low end in a small package loaded with Cannabis Rex speakers by Eminence. All cabinets solid pine using dovetailed corners.
Sound Clips
- Put the Hammer Down (1.34mb mp3) - Briggs Avatar Deluxe, Hammerhead Mk II Head & 1x12 Ext. Cab.
- William Tell (780k mp3) - Gibson Les Paul, Hammerhead Mk II Head & 1x12 Ext. Cab.
More Hammerhead Mk II sound clips on the Sounds page.
Artists and Press
The [Hammerhead Mk II] is only just about the BEST THING I'VE EVER PLAYED THROUGH. It loves my Terry Mac guitar AND my Strat.
I can also make it sound a little like a 50-Watt Marshall at times, another of my all-time faves. It's a beautiful thing.
It seems like it does what I always tried to get out of my AC-30. I looooove impact and grip. I've been using it at very low volumes.
The cabinet's bottom octave is excellent, too.
- Chris Stamey
...the Hammerhead is a
- Guitar One, Feb 2004
player's amp.
And because it's everything a handwired amp should be and then some:
great dynamic response, organic tone, attractive look all at a fantastic price, we're proud to give the Carr Hammerhead
the 1 Award.
More Hammerhead Mk II reviews on the Press page.
Specifications
| Power | 28 watts |
|---|---|
| Tubes | 2 12AX7, 2 EL34 |
| Channels | 1 |
| Controls | Volume, Master, Tone |
| Switches | 4-position tone shaping switches: Impact and Grip, Tone control enable/disable |
| Footswitch | No |
| Reverb | No |
| Effects Loop | No |
Options
| Configuration | Speaker Model | Dimensions | Weight | List | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Height | Depth (T) | Depth (B) | ||||
| 1x12" combo | Eminence Red White & Blues | 21" | 17.5" | 9" | 10" | 38 lbs | $1850 |
| 2x12" combo | Eminence Red White & Blues (2) | 27.5" | 17.5" | 9" | 10" | 49 lbs | $1950 |
| 2x10" combo | Eminence Legend 105 (2) | 24" | 17.5" | 9" | 10" | 49 lbs | $1950 |
| Head | n/a | 21" | 8.5" | 11" | 11" | 24 lbs | $1750 |
| Ext. Cab. 1x12" closed | Eminence Cannabis Rex | 21" | 17.5" | 11" | 11" | 30 lbs | $650 |
| Ext. Cab. 2x12" closed | Eminence Cannabis Rex (2) | 21" | 28.5" | 11" | 11" | 48 lbs | $750 |
The dimensions above may vary slightly from amp to amp and may change as we refine our production methods. When ordering a cover or road case for your amp, always measure your amp according to the case manufacturer's instructions.
