Splawn Competition 3-Channel 50-Watt Guitar Head 2024 Black

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