Just added to the Vintage Series of amplifiers, the Carvin VT16 micro head puts all the features of Carvin's Vintage 16 combo in a compact, head-only version. According to the manufacturer, the VT16 is the low-wattage, "boutique" recording tube amp that so many players are looking for -- everything about this little amp oozes tone.

The VT16's all-tube design incorporates 12AX7 preamp and two EL84 output tubes, and it boasts several important front controls and modes. The Class A/B power amp in its normal Pentode mode puts out a crisp 16W, while Triode mode produces 5W of "sweet spongy harmonics" ideal for both miked recording and small stage rigs. The Soak control goes from stout clean tones with rich midrange body to a filling upper-midrange snarl, defining its tweed sound.

Overall, the new micro head offers a wide bass, mid, and treble control range, combined with classic long-tail reverb, with a selectable 8 ohm / 16 ohm impedance switch and silent mode for line-out operation. Made to last, the VT16 is housed in a high-quality plywood enclosure covered in vintage tweed.

If you would prefer a stacked setup, the VT16 is also available in two mini-stack versions: the VT16-112 and VT16-212. These mini-stacks feature the VT16 head, combined with the 1 x 12" 112E cabinet, or the 2 x 12" 212E cabinet.

Check the VT16 micro-head specs:

• All tube design: two 12AX7 preamp tubes, two EL84 output power tubes
• 1 Meg Passive tone controls for broad adjustment range
• Front controls: Volume, Soak, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Reverb
• Metal shaft controls, Ivory knobs, Red jewel lamp
• Strong plywood enclosure covered in thick tweed vinyl
• Output: 16W / 5W, Pentode / Triode
• Parallel wired speaker jacks
• 8 ohm / 16 ohm impedance switch with silent (internal load) mode
• CH EQ: 60, 650, and 11.5K Hz
• Size: 16" (W) x 8.5" (D) x 8.25" (H)
• Weight: 18 lbs.
• Made in San Diego, California

For more information on the new Carvin VT16 micro head, please visit carvinguitars.com.