Blackheart Engineering has introduced its all-tube, vintage-styled Little Giant models (BH5H head, BH112 cabinet, and BH5-112 combo).
The crowning jewel of the new line, Blackheart s Little Giant head (BH5H), is a five-watt, single-ended Class A design powered by an EL84 and voiced through a 12AX7 preamp tube. With a switchable pentode (5W) / triode (3W) selector and three-band EQ controls (plus volume), guitarists get the only amp in its class to deliver true tonal range
from instantaneous punch to deliciously greasy overdrive, and with precise
control over output volume. Every feature of the Blackheart Little Giant head
represents zealous dedication to true quality in tone, looks, and tank-like
ruggedness. Under its ubercool exterior guitarists will find a 16-gauge steel
chassis, 1/2-inch corner radiuses and meticulous tolex work ensuring years of
reliable performance. Other noteworthy BH5H amenities include: 4, 8 and 16 ohm
speaker outs, solid state rectifier, double-sided PCB (for durability and to
withstand handling for mods), DC power to filaments for super quiet operation, 2
oz. copper tracers and 1W resistors (carbon film) in signal path, 2W and 5W
resistors in power supply, and 15-ply (18mm) thick void-free plywood
construction.
Built around a single 12-inch Blackheart by Eminence speaker in an 11-ply (18mm), classically joined, void-free plywood cabinet, the BH112 ($129.99 MAP / $201.99 retail) creates the perfect half stack when paired with the Little Giant head (in fact, the Little
Giant half stack, designated as the BH5HS, is offered at an extra nice package
price). Sporting two parallel 16 Ohm speaker jacks and handling 75 watts (RMS)
of power, the 1x12 enclosure can also be used to maximize the tone of other amps
in guitarists arsenals. From its incredibly well crafted construction to its
similarly ultra-clean tolex work, the BH112 is a great value in a portable,
powerful and boutique-quality extension cabinet. The closed back tuned design
and Blackheart by Eminence speaker are the fruit of extensive research involving
Crate and Eminence, and the result is a very tight and responsive cabinet.
Furthermore, all of the BH112 s cabinet joinery is based on classic, proven
design for maximum tone and roadworthiness.
