Carvin ValveMaster 100 1990s

1990s Carvin ValveMaster 1 with the tolex upgrade and a matching custom half open 2x12 Carvin branded speaker cabinet with Carvin GT12 Pro Series 100 watt speakers, plus a Carvin footswitch.

The cabinet is wired for 8 ohms. If you want an inexpensive made in U.S.A. all tube amp rig workhorse that sounds great either clean or dirty then this might be the ticket. Don’t leave your valuable plexi alone at the gig - this will take care of everything you need in an amp. This was purchased to be used as a tube amp to live in a lock-out space but ended up being in storage for the last decade.

I just had it serviced for this sale. It is completely newly serviced (hasn't been gigged since it was biased, etc.) and the EL34 tubes are all in great shape. This amp has a few unique features like built-in spring reverb and power switchable to 50 or 100 watts.

The only issue is that a bit of the white printing has come off of the front and back panels (see photos).

Here are the AI details edited for accuracy. The Carvin ValveMaster (VM100) is a 100-watt, all-tube guitar amplifier built in the USA. Produced in the 1990s, it is known for delivering a wide sonic palette ranging from pristine, full cleans to thunderous, high-gain distortion. It operates as a highly versatile "workhorse" for gigging musicians.

Key Features & Specs

• Power Output: 100 watts of all-tube power, switchable down to 50 watts.
• Tube Complement: Features a nine-tube chassis (5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes) with a flexible bias switch allowing players to swap power tubes between 5881, 6L6, or EL34 types.
• Channels: Two independent channels (Rhythm and Lead).
• • Channel 1 (Rhythm): Produces pristine, "Twin-ish" clean tones with an added Acoustic Presence switch for high-end brilliance.
  • Channel 2 (Lead): Delivers immense gain and endless sustain. It includes dual voicing controls (a mid-boost and deeper bass switch) to dial in everything from blues to heavy metal.Built-in Effects: Includes a rich, onboard spring reverb and a dedicated effects loop

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