Albion TCT35 Handwired 1x12 Tube Guitar Amplifier 35 Watt 6L6

Up for sale, an Albion TCT35 handwired 1x12 tube combo amplifier in exceptional condition and in perfect working order.  This amp has very low hours of use since new and is cosmetically impeccable, with the minor exception of the handle which is not included.  Few amps can boast of the sonic versatility and studio ready tones of the Albion TCT35, which was designed by Steve Grindrod and manufactured in China. Steve is the former Chief Engineer and Chief Designer for both Marshall and Vox respectively.  With two distinct channels with individual EQs, 6L6 power tubes and an FX loop (all in a sleek and compact 1x12 enclosure), it's hard to beat the TCT35 for tone, looks, and value!
Both channels feature the capability of running (depending on control settings) from clean through crunch to high gain lead with the turn of a dial. However, due to the different voicing provided by the EQ position (and other voicing elements), both channels have an entirely different spectral response and player’s feel!  There is no fixed Clean or Lead channel, which can be the limiting factor on other makes of multi channel guitar amplifiers. This flexibility truly sets the Albion TCT guitar amplifiers apart!
The TCT35C amplifier circuit utilizes a combination of technologies to provide optimum performance required for high class consistent playing night after night. The preamplifier section uses 3 dual triode low noise 12AX7 tubes with high speed relay switching for circuit reconfiguration when channel switching.  The input gain itself is a very special proprietary circuit combining a 12AX7 preamp tube and a unique high voltage FET (field effect transistor). This circuit has many benefits that are not readily available with tube only designs, in that the input stage noise (particularly heater hum) is greatly reduced, first stage microphony is vastly reduced, input stage gain and drive capability is increased allowing it to drive the rest of the preamp better, and lastly it imparts a tonality approaching that of a pentode tube, which is good in its own right! All this means is that the input stage will perform better and more reliably by reducing the things you DON’T want from a tube!
A word about the EQ system used on the Albion TCT range of amps: Although the tone controls are based on the time honored interactive passive system historically used on most guitar amps, our design is somewhat wider ranging than most others. For instance the MIDDLE control has a much wider sweep than normal and will give a substantial amount of mid boost as well as mid cut. The result of this opens up a whole new range of sound possibilities. For instance, using the mid boost capability gives rise to some very sweet singing sustain and musical breakup ideal for lead lines.

The preamplifier’s twin channel output is then mixed into the FX loop and digital Reverb system. This section is unashamedly solid state as this section is designed to be as transparent as possible in passing all the valve tone of the preamp to the input of the all tube power amplifier section, whilst handling the duties of efficient real world FX loop connection, digital reverb connection, and noise free seamless channel switching.
The TCT35 power amplifier uses a 12AX7/ECC83 phase splitter and two 6L6 output tubes. The 35 watt output power from this configuration allows the output valves to be run at a hotter class of operation for a smooth and warm tone without losing any of the classic 6L6 sound. The power amp section can be switched between two feedback networks – open loop & closed loop. Open loop gives a raw, open, vintage style to the sound with lots of player feel and tactile response. Closed loop gives a much tighter modern response to the sound and feel. The output section can also be run at 33% (approx 12 watts) of its total output power for those situations when flat out really is “too loud”!
The TCT35 combo comes complete with a specially designed and built Albion G1270C 16ohm 12” speaker.
The original footswitch is included (not pictured).