The Splawn Competition 50 Watt is a hand-built, single-channel overdrive machine from boutique builder Scott Splawn in North Carolina. Derived from the overdrive section of the acclaimed Quick Rod, the Competition runs two EL34 power tubes through a circuit voiced across three selectable "Gear" modes that span hot-rodded Plexi through beefed-up JCM800 territory to fully saturated modern high-gain. With a switchable pentode/triode mode for 25-watt operation and a footswitchable solo boost, the Competition delivers articulate, chewy mids, tight low-end response, and explosive harmonic saturation that stays defined even at extreme gain settings.
This unit is in excellent condition, and shows only minimal wear from use; the pinstriping on the front of the amp is starting to lift in one place (see photo). Includes original 3 button footswitch.
Specifications
- Make: Splawn
- Model: Competition 50 Watt
- Serial #: CP5242590
- Year: 2024
- Country of Manufacture: USA (North Carolina)
- Condition: Excellent
- Power Output: 50 Watts (25W via pentode/triode half-power switch)
- Power Tubes: 2 x EL34
- Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
- Channels: 1 (OD1 Rhythm / OD2 Lead)
- Inputs: 1
- Voicing Modes: 3 Gears (Gear 1: Hot Rod Plexi, Gear 2: Hot Rod JCM800, Gear 3: Super Hot Rod 800), Old/New switch
- EQ Controls: Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence
- Controls: Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Master Volume, Gear Selector, OD1/OD2 Switch, Old/New Switch, Solo Boost (footswitchable)
- Special Features: Hand-built boutique construction, footswitchable solo boost, pentode/triode half-power switch, true-bypass effects loop
- Effects Loop: Series, true-bypass (footswitchable, +4dB/-10dB level switch, dedicated loop volume)
- Impedance Options: 4, 8, 16 ohms
What's Included
- Splawn Competition Head
- 3-button Footswitch
- IEC C13 Power Supply Cable
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