Inspired by mid '60s American reverb-type amps, the Carr Sportsman is a versatile performer in a compact and portable package.
Features
- Dual 6V6, class A, partial fixed bias
- 16 watts clean, 19 watts maxed
- Lush, all tube reverb with long spring tank
- Mid control with extended range
- Variable Headroom control
- Floating '60s-style baffle
- Compact size
- Solid pine cabinet
- Available in 1x12 and 1x10 combos and head
- Wonderful all-around amplifier
Description
Fusing the insistent purity of '60s American 1x10 reverb-style amps with the more aggressive dual 6V6 power section of the late '50s, we bring you the Sportsman! Tones ranging from clear and snappy to Texas pushed twang to intercontinental grind are all under the hood of the Sportsman. The combination of Volume, Headroom, and Mid controls puts this tonal palette in your calloused fingertips.
Sound Clips
- In The Blind (2.66mb mp3) - Briggs Avatar (single-coils), Sportsman 1x12 combo
- Fowl Play (2.17mb mp3) - Gibson ES-335 (humbuckers), Sportsman 1x12 combo
More Sportsman sound clips on the Sounds page.
Artists and Press
The Sportsman’s ability to nail vintage, clean, and overdrive sounds—and move beyond them in breadth of
tone—arguably makes this Carr a contemporary classic.
- Premier Guitar, December 2011
...exceptional clean tones with equally pleasing reverb, and variable levels of ultra smooth, harmonically
complex and musical overdriven tones in a very portable box.
- ToneQuest, October 2011
With the Carr Sportsman, you don't have to hunt to find a great tone. Whether jammed with single-coils or
humbuckers, its versatile tone stack, high-end components and built quality make it an easy task.
- Vintage Guitar, September 2011
More Sportsman reviews on the Press page.
Specifications
| Power | 19 watts |
|---|---|
| Tubes | 2 12AX7, 2 12AT7, 2 6V6 |
| Channels | 1 |
| Controls | Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Headroom |
| Switches | None |
| Footswitch | No |
| Reverb | Yes |
| Effects Loop | No |
Options
| Configuration | Speaker Model | Dimensions* (in) | Weight | List | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Height† | Depth | ||||
| 1x12″ combo | Eminence Red White & Blues 16Ω | 19 1/2″ | 17″ | 10″ | 42 lbs | $2190 |
| 1x10″ combo | Jensen Jet Falcon 16Ω | 19 1/2″ | 15 1/2″ | 10″ | 34 lbs | $2090 |
| Head | n/a | 19 1/2″ | 10 1/2″ | 10″ | 28 lbs | $2010 |
* The dimensions above may vary slightly from amp to amp and may have changed since the model first went into production. When ordering a cover or road case for your amp, always measure your amp according to the cover or case manufacturer's instructions.
† The height measurement does not include the feet (≈ 3/4″ combos, ≈ 1″ head) or handle (≈ 1″), which add approximately 1 3/4″ or 2″ to the total height.
