Savage Macht 12 Combo 2013

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I was told by the previous owner of this Savage Macht 12 that I'd be impressed by the amp.  He was right.  I heard my employee, Brian, playing through it today after he tested the tubes and I thought I was hearing a vintage amp with sweet tremolo and punchy but warm tone.

The amp is in excellent condition.  It is a small but stout piece, built like a tank - handwired with quality components.  

The Macht 12 leverages two 6V6 output tubes, delivering 12 class-a watts of power in the switchable Stage setting.  The Studio setting cuts the power to "less than half". 

This example is in near mint condition and it is built to last.

Vintage Guitar Magazine review excerpt:

The 12-watt Macht 12 has High and Low inputs, controls for Volume, Tone, Tremolo Speed, Depth, the attenuator switch, and on/off switch. Other features include jacks for 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm speaker outputs and a jack for a tremolo footswitch. The tube layout consists of two 12AX7s, a pair of 6V6s, and a 5AR4 rectifier tube, all mounted horizontally. In a nice throwback sort of touch, Savage installs a handy tube diagram inside the cabinet.

One of the first things you notice about the Macht 12 is the size of its output transformer; you don’t normally see one so robust in a 12-watt amp.

he amp exhibits a wonderful compression that is especially evident when playing a Strat on the neck pickup or a humbucker-equipped guitar. The compression was not the stompbox variety either, but more high-end studio type. Never squashing, but always beautifully framing the sound.

Fully cranked, the Macht 12x really shows its teeth, producing a tight, gritty overdrive that no pedal could possibly provide – that’s what cranked 6V6s do! The Celestion Vintage 10, of course, adds its own flavor of high-cholesterol midrange to every note. If you desire more clarity while staying crunchy, the optional Celestion G-12H-30 or an Alnico Blue might suit you better than the Vintage 10.

The Studio/Stage settings are extremely well-conceived. In the low-output Studio mode, the amp retains its vibe, sacrificing only a slight bit of treble response, which is easily remedied with a touch of the Tone knob. As the amp is dimed in either mode, it becomes brighter, necessitating rolling back the Tone control. And it certainly is no surprise that the amp is pedal-friendly. From Zen Drives to modeling pedals, it accepts all with open arms. Even a pummeling from a cranked ’70s MXR Dynacomp produced smooth, splat-free overdrive.

Speaking of effects, the Macht 12x has a built-in Tremolo circuit reminiscent of that aboard a blackface Fender. But unlike its Fullerton forefather, the Macht 12x’s tremolo can be dialed from a very controllable seasick slow to insanely fast. It is superbly smooth, and requires only a very small drop in overall level when engaged.

Overall, the Macht 12x is a very toneful, well-built, well-thought-out amp, and its built-in attenuator makes it a godsend for those who strive for good tone but are always being told to turn down. Kudos also for making it a head/cab; separating the tubes from the speakers is one of the smartest things one can do to prolong tube life. And it gives the player the option of sitting in a studio control room with the head, while the cab sits down the hall. Though it may not offer the scooped mids of a blackface Fender or the glassy highs of a Vox AC30, the Macht 12x produces robust tones for 6V6 lovers looking for sweeter midrange and less twang.

• Case/Cover?: No
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: W20" x  H16" x  D10.5"
• Weight: 40 lbs
• Watts: 12 Watts
• Date: 4-12-13
• Where is Date Noted?: Chassis
• Speaker 1 Brand: Weber Classic British Vintage
• Speaker 1 Size: 12"
• Speaker Code: See Pics
• Speaker 1 Cone: Original
• Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Output Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Extension Speaker Out? Yes
  
• Effects Loop?: No
• Reverb or other effects?: Tremolo
• Rectifier Tube: 5AR4
• Rectifier Tube Brand: Mullard
• Power Tubes: 2 x 6V6
• Power Tube Brand: JJ
• Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
• Preamp Tube Brand: RCA
• Filter Caps: Original
• Pedal: Yes
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Tolex/Tweed: Original
• Grille: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Handle: Original
• Power Cord: Yes
• Notes: 

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