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EL-84 x 2 • Gain Switch
• Tube Reverb  Tube Tremolo Tube Rectification 5AR4/5Y3/5R4
Built-in ATTENUATOR!

Star-Base 1 came from from musician/customer feedback for the need of a sub 20w option with some added flexibility along with that great Swart tube bias reverb, this with the ability to dial in the breakup and overall final volume level in multiple ways with our own built in attenuator and unique post phase inverter master volume for two options to control the final result.  The attenuator is a custom adaptation of our NL three position switch with resistors optimized for the Star-Base 1 gain/output.   It can be housed in a SMALL or midsize cabinet and the weight is VERY manageable. 

Best of all, the beast sounds AMAZING with great cleans and excellent breakup. Like all Swart amps, the Star-Base 1 employs tube rectification for that natural tone and great sweet breakup potential, which can be tailored with choice of rectifier.

Check out the workmanship/wiring.



Large Cab Option
1 6"T x 23"W x 9"D

Small Cab Option
17" W x 10" D X 16 3/4" H (w/feet)


  • Cathode Bias - No need to BIAS
    w/ matched EL-84/
  • IEC fuse located on far right where plug enters amp  chassis. 2A Slow Blow 20mm Fuse. If amp totally dark with no power, first check IEC fuse. There is a Spare in the IEC fuse compartment. 

    There is a second HT fuse that is .500ma Fast Blow that is 30mm. If amp lights up and no sound, could be this fuse. Either way, likely a power tube issue
      

 







 



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