Ive had my early production atomic space tone for many years now and have experimented with both fy3 and gz34 rectifier tubes. This amplifier has 20w of twin 6v6 power in high class a biased ab and brings some of the most soulful, rich, near. Jordan stone of gelb music demonstrates the swart space tone with reverb amplifier in tweed. Get your best bo diddley licks dusted off and get rocking. Its also only about 14 pounds and so easy to take anywhere plus being used, you get significant savings. Give michael a call or touch base with your nearest swart dealer to see the latest on availability. This item is backed with the same return policy and satisfaction guarantee as a new product, making it a risk free purchase. The idea of the atomic space tone hit me when i was working on a vintage gibson scout guitar amp. Tad tube kit swart ast atomic space tone humbucker music. Csa astronaut chris hadfield strums some chords in the cupola nasa youve probably seen plenty of photos of astronauts and cosmonauts working aboard the international space station, and maybe. I can get the fender for about 25% off, so thats a big factor in the plus column, but if the swart is much better, than that might sway me too. The rich, warm beautiful tones, the throbbing tremolo, wow. The swart atomic space tone ast for short is perhaps the most popular amplifier from swart amps.
Swart atomic space tone ast 1x12 combo new free shipping. I have been running a gz34 as of late and it does change the feel of the amp. Swart didnt just copy some popular reverb circuit from another amp, he worked on this reverb for over a year. The truth is michael swart has been inspired by dean wareham for years, having followed his career since pregalaxie 500 days. Swart s business partner designed my website and he told me they built a couple of amps to stick on ebay and it just snowballed from there. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Steve earle was here last fall and there was a couple of swart amps on stage and they sounded amazing. Dennis delgaudio demonstrates this great sounding little amp, essentially a beefed up atomic space tone suitable for live gigs and touring. What resulted was the space tone, an amp perfect for the studio with heaps of tone and top shelf crunch when needed. For greater savings check out our used swart super space tone 30 tube guitar amp head and get a great deal today. Carr raleigh vs swart space tone gretschtalk forum. Swart ast atomic space tone combo amplifier youtube. The original space tone is as a result of this need for a small studio or home amp that could provide big tone with quality distortion when needed.
Swart amplifiers came about when michael swart started building point to point, handwired tube amps in his search to find the exact tone he desired. This game looks like it was literally drawn by a 5 year old, lol. Hand draw on old school blackboard atomic bomb in japan. Watch the video for atomic from sleepers inbetweener the best of sleeper for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Swart ast atomic space tone combo amplifier duration. I was perusing thru ebay and reverb and low and behold i saw a used swart space tone atomic. I played a gibson hollowbody with p90s through it and also a 52 ri tele. Discussion in amps and cabs started by texasturner, may, 2011. Get your swart ast tad tube amp doctor tube kit tubes at humbucker music. Atomic stock photos download 17,270 royalty free photos. The atomic boost is an amazing match with the new twin 6v6 atomic space tone.
It has a round, articulate clean sound that slowly breaks up as you increase the volume into a velvety crunch that walks the tonal tightrope between an overpowered champ and a classic. The 18w atomic space tone soon followed to wide acclaim, and swart amplifiers were quickly embraced by working pros and guitarists who shared swart s appreciation for truly exceptional guitar tone. The tweed, as youd probably expect from a larger speaker, has a bigger, more wide open sound. They have that oldtime look and sound, and dang it this custom colour atomic space tone would look so good next to my tennesse rose. Swart atomic space tone pro demo with dennis delgaudio. Amp, here in excellent condition, may seem small, but this all tube 5 watt amp has a helluva lot of soul and allows you to achieve an amp on 11 tone at lower volumes. Drop in the atomic boost, and you get it back and more. Mar 12, 20 swart amplifers atomic space tone features. Download over 10 atomic bomb royalty free stock video footage, motion backgrounds, and after effects templates and more. Class a 5w singleended 6v6 tube rectified the original swart amplifier co space tone 6v6se arose out of musicianrecording engineer michael swart s attempt to get the most tone and soul from a small, easily manageable package for homestudio use. The 18w atomic space tone soon followed to wide acclaim, and swart amplifiers were quickly embraced by working pros and guitarists who shared swarts appreciation for truly exceptional guitar tone. I was going to call the store tomorrow and order my baby swart 6v6. With its all tube reverb and tremolo, superior components, and stunning visual appearance, its certainly no surprise this amp is always hard to keep in stock. That said ive been using this combo for over a year and i am still very happy with the tone, and i am a bit of a tone freak.
I am very happy in the amp department, but if i ever buy another amp i think id have to get a swart. This is a great sounding amp with gorgeous cleans, brownfaceystyle od, and lush tube reverb and tremolo. I actually prefer the slightly saggier response of a 5y3 though. Swart has managed to create this little beauty thats capable. Ive been playing this beast nonstop since the prototype hit my apartment, never to leave. Ive heard many samples sent in from talented guitarists but these are some of my favorites due to the soulful interpretation that gregs playing convey s, bringing introspection without selfindulgence. After a while you will realize how charming this sonic game is though. Not cheap, and probably not for the confirmed metalhead, but a tube amp that absolutely blows the competition away, imho. The atomic space tone followed with tremendous success. Discussion in amps and cabs started by lustandfury, oct 31, 2007. Michael took one of the all time favorite gain boosters with that legendary tone and distortion and made it even more reliable and less prone to rf bleed while still employing the much sought after vintage nos mullard oc44 transistor, the key device to retaining this tone with boost. Deep powder, freshly groomed slopes or icy race courses. The circuit remains amazingly simple, including this reverb stage, and will feature volume, tone, and swart s patented space reverb. The atomic boost is an amazing match with the new twin 6v6.
The swart atomic space tone is one of the most amazing tube amps ive been lucky enough to play. Oct 23, 2007 on, sponsored content refers to articles, videos, or audio recordings that are produced or curated by an advertiser but that premier guitar is happy to share alongside our own editorial content due to the sponsored contents educational, musical, or entertainment value. Atomic bomb dome,hiroshima prefecture was the left from world war ii in hiroshima japan atomic structure. Swart ast atomic space tone discussion in amps and cabs started. Here we have a preowned swart atomic space tone which features 20w of twin 6v6 power in high class a biased ab and brings some of the most soulful and rich tone you have ever heard. Latinautor, muserk rights management, and 2 music rights societies show more show less. This amp features tube reverb and tube tremolo with a footswitch jack to control the effects in a live setting, and a 12 celestion alnic. This has to be one of the most expressive amplifiers made to our knowledge, and weve tried more than a few. Swart has managed to create this little beauty thats capable of riding the line between british and american tone as well as anything out there. Atomic bomb dome memorial building in hiroshima,japan atomic dome. I know these are two quite different amps but ive been leaning towards the tweed due to the tone, overdrive, and wattage that is it 12w vs the drris 22w is better for my current home playing environment. Both sounded phenomenal but i couldve sat and played that tele through that amp forever. Atomic gives all skiers their best skiing experience, by encouraging you to follow our world champs and top athletes to go where no one has been before and to reach goals no one has dreamed before.
Swart then started building custom tube amps to get the exact tone he wanted. Tonespace supports 39 chord types, 25 chord voicingsinversions, 21 scales, 18 keys, and 50 different grids. The fact that dean loves his swart atomic space tone was all michael needed to hear. As one of the largest dealers of highend amplifiers in the world, we know and understand tubes and the amps they go in. The swart amplifier co space tone 6v6se arose out of musicianrecording engineer michael swart s attempt to get the most tone and soul from a small, easily manageable package for homestudio use.
Swart atomic space tone combo amplifier red sparkle the. If they dont past this rigorous testing, they are not chosen to be tad tubes. Up for grabs is a nearmint condition swart ast pro with reverbtrem footswitch, swart night light attenuator and speaker cables, and both long and medium decay mod reverb tanks. Swart st vs discussion in amps and cabs started by irg, mar 27, 2014. Reminiscent of the atomic, the guys that came into the studio that played the sst30 said, i want this damn thing. Theres a little more headroom and a slightly tighter response.
And thats where i stand with the space tone atomic jr, the latest amazing, soulful little amp from the hands of michael swart. I found tweed bliss in my swart atomic junior an 8 tweed combo. Today, six different swart models are handbuilt to serve the needs of guitarists for live performance and recording. The atomic space tone followed and the rest is history. Atomic bomb and blue sky in japan blue stylized atom and electron orbits. It displays chords on a piano keyboard, making it easy to play them. Greg v featured guitarist im just blown away be the rich tones, feeling, and textures that greg gets with the atomic space tone. It displays chords and scales on a grid, making it easy to understand their structure. The ac is cleaned and rectified by the reliable jj 5ar4, this a very robust tube providing excellent sonics due to the total lack of solidstate. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from valiant swart. I also use atomic space tone, which is about 2025 watts and a tremendous amp.
With the swart, i had to look at the whole signal chain, from the guitarpickups to speakertubes, and even ultimately my playing style. Today, six different swart models are handbuilt to serve the needs of. Jul 11, 2007 its great for recording or if im playing a very intimate club gig when youre just playing with an acoustic guitar, and you want to have nice tone without pissing off the lead singer or whatever. Demo of my swart ast amp used in abut 99% of my pedal demos, micd with a sennheiser e906 microphone. Id say thats a great trait of all swart amps and the.
Licensed to youtube by umg, sme on behalf of universal music pty ltd. Please ask all questions and inspect all photos before hitting the buy button. Swart atomic space tone sells the swart atomic space tone as well as thousands of other related products. The idea of the swart atomic space tone hit michael swart when he was working on a vintage gibson scout guitar amp. The swart ast pro is a killer little 6v6 guitar amp that features killer reverb and.
Sep 25, 2012 this little bluesparkle bruiser is an 18watt, 6v6 driven tone machine that i had built for me by michael swart back in 2007. Its because its one of our very favorite amps in the shop. Get your swart ast combo amp at humbucker music, the largest swart amplifiers dealer in the world with the biggest inventory for sale. The quality of this reverb mandates we speak a bit more of it. Swart space tone combo tweed amplifier used mass street.
Jan 20, 2010 the thing i like most about it is of course the tone, but equally impressive is the huge 3d sound that this little 5watter produces. So you compared it to the atomic space tone with two 6v6s. Swart was founded in 2003 out of north carolina, where michael swart continues to build combos, cabinets, heads and effects. The thing i like most about it is of course the tone, but equally impressive is the huge 3d sound that this little 5watter produces. It had reverb, tremolo, and 15 watts of pure rocking vintage tone power but only three preamp tubes and two el84 output tubes. The result was a killer 5 watt guitar amplifier that surpassed all expectations. The original swart space tone 6v6se arose out of musicianrecording engineer michael swart s attempt to get the most tone and soul from a small, easily manageable package for homestudio use. Swart amplifiers atomic space tone combo this amplifier has 20w of twin 6v6 power in high class a biased ab and brings some of the most soulful, rich, near threedimensional tone you have ever heard. I played through a swart atomic space tone while i was in lawrence, ks over the summer. The swart ast atomic space tone is really in a class to itself. The reverb lives up to its space moniker, with a long decay and slightly lofi tone that can be dialed in from a light sprinkle to a total drench. Head countless players have come to love the overall tone and reverb of their atomic jr 5w combo amps for well over a decade. When i am in a better financial situation i will replace my bigger amps, but definitely with another swart. Play atomic sonic a fan made game with really silly kiddy looking graphics.
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