XITS Amplifiers

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Xits x•its |e-x-its| - Fastest way out of blazing buildings (ironic given old Voxes' propensity for catching fire).
   •Large lettering found on the back of one of the infamous guitars of the incomparable Paul Weller.
   •Some of the finest sounding, feeling and looking amps ever made for guitarists by designer Mike Koski.
   •Michael Koski's way of paying homage to one of the guitarists that most influenced his life.

"I have been trying to decide what it is I should say 'about' XITS. This is a hard task and how is one to communicate in words something that helps other artists express themselves through sound? Today I will start with the basics, the why.

When I was five years of age I was introduced to the sound and images that for the most part would define who I was and am today. These sounds and images were the Beatles. Pure magic! As I like to say I was abducted by the Beatles and saved by the Small Faces and the Who. The truth being I was truly saved by Paul Weller. Yes the Small Faces and the early Who had a huge impact on me but it was Mr. Weller that helped me truly understand who I am. What does this have to do with tube amps? Well, VOX AC30's, Mod, Raw Passion, Truth... The list could go on and on. When I saw and heard my first Vox AC30 it forever changed my life. When I opened a Guitar Player in early 1992 and read about Matchless I truly knew what my calling in life was.

To be continued..."

-Michael Koski, XITS designer/builder

"....handmade by Mike Koski in North Liberty, Iowa, and I have to say I think this guy is a genius. To be honest, I’m a diehard when it comes to the classic sixties Vox sound, so just hearing about the XITS got me keyed up. But the way Koski has managed to build an amp that blends together so many seemingly divergent characteristics—refined artistry with raw assertiveness, pure old school tone with state-of-the-art specs, a “come hither” look with a “Stand back, Jack!” sound—into a whole of such singular quality has really kept me keyed up. The word I keep coming back to is astonishing."

-Chris Burgess, Premier Guitar

[Covering Update] "Pepper" has been discontinued by the manufacturer. The new "Smoke" covering will be used for all amps ordered in Pepper going forward unless the customer chooses to switch to the lighter Chalk covering. See photos below in the X10 listing for photos of a Smoke/Orange X10 provided by the first customer to receive one with the new covering. We'll have more photos posted by the end of the first week of September as our next batch of amps arrives.lkjlkjkjlkjlkjlkjlkjlkjlkj

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Model X10 1x12" Combo
MSRP: $1589.00	FAT PRICE: $1589.00	AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required


Video of the Model X10 1x12" Combo
Gorgeous construction showcasing Sprague and Sozo Capacitors, Custom Mercury Magnetics power and output transformers and threaded switch and jack chassis holes for an extremely clean external chassis appearance without any exposed washers or nuts. The amp may be affordable, but no corners have been cut in terms of component quality or cleanliness of construction. This is as good as it gets via tag board, terminal post, hand-wired construction! Nearly everyone who has heard the X10 has reserved one. The backlog is growing rapidly with 100+ pre-sold within the first 12 weeks of receiving our first X10......which became my personal amplifier. "Destined for greatness! Michael Koski's ear for tone is matched only by his design aesthetic. It's the most amazing, 15 watt, Vox-like amp I have ever experienced and I'm a huge Vox fan. It has all of the detail, clarity and shimmer up top with the glorious low-end bloom of an AC30 as well as a similarly thick and complex overdrive style of that venerable amplifier, but with a bigger low end, even in 112 form, and a point of perfect saturation that comes on at a more reasonable/useable volume level. The primary volume control, or "V1", allows the player to dial in fantastic overdriven tones at low volumes without any fancy power reduction circuitry. Not sure how Mike pulled that one off, but there is an amazing array of clean to distortion tones at many volume levels via the extraordinary interactivity of the "V1" and "V2" controls. The small size of this combo is very deceptive. When you first see the Xits X10 you are struck with its unique look and beauty, but can't possibly imagine the enormous low end and extraordinary range of tones you are about to experience coming from such a petite and portable combo (26 pounds!). The Clean tones shimmer and sparkle when the amp is addressed with a delicate touch or set with lower V1 settings, but when you dig in, the thickness of the crunch and overdrive is literally startling. Tight and focused lows with a very broad range that extend musically in to the lower mids give this amp impressive growl to counter the perfect top end. The "sparkle" switch is nicely tweaked to provide a subtle, but useful dose of additional shimmer for cleaner tones or to enliven a dark guitar. The feel* of the X10 is flawless: soft with a wonderful sense of squeezing the notes out without losing its low-end focus and string-to-sting definition.* Michael's choice of industrial grade, woven vinyl coverings in either "chalk" or "smoke" make for a unique, durable and gorgeously innovative stylistic statement and when combined with his, pseudo hammer toned, aluminum face plate with, decidedly minimalist, stamped control panel lettering, unique grille cloth options and striking logos he's created one of the best looking amp lines I've ever seen without alluding to any previous style other than perhaps something you might find in an alternate universe where a Manhattan art gallery is located somewhere in Scandinavia. In my opinion, he's broken new ground in every area of amp design much the same way that Matchless Amplifiers did in the early 90's. If this amp sold for $1800.00 it would take me all of 5 minutes of playing it before I was racing to purchase one. It's really that good....and it currently sells for under a thousand dollars. I personally know a few builders who would have priced this amp at $2199.00, relying solely on the "I paid a lot so it must be great" crowd, and called it a day. It certainly could* command that price tag to a decidedly narrower market.* Even as his introductory pricing has expired on this model Michael Koski has still kept it moderately under priced in my opinion. This amp receives my "Highly Recommended!!" tag......in fact, I may need to come up with a revised rating system after playing this one!!" -Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars General Description 15 Watts of highly portable XITS Tone. Designed from the ground up to be the best amp in its class at an obtainable price point and boy is it ever! The X10 is the younger sibling of Ms Sadie. Pure early 60's Tone that responds instantly to your touch. This design is a single channel 15-Watt Combo with three 12AX7 driven gain stages and an EL84 power section. The X10’s tones range from chimey clean to fully saturated drive. The master-volume allows both pre and power amp gain and levels to be blended allowing unlimited tone and loudness combinations X10 Tube Configuration  V1 ECC83/12AX7 First & Second Gain Stage V2 ECC83/12AX7 Third Gain Stage V3 ECC83/12AX7 Phase Inverter V4-5 EL84 Power Section – Matched Pair User Controls Volume 1 Treble Bass Volume 2 (Post Phase Inverter Master Volume) Sparkle Switch (increases shimmer in cleaner settings while adding boost in higher gain settings) Mains Control Switch ON - UP (LAUREL WREATH) STANDBY - DOWN OFF – CENTER POSITION Cabinet  The X10 Cabinet has been designed to provide a big sound in a small package. Cabinet Dimensions are 17-0” x 17.0” x 10-1/2” and the weight is a mere 26 pounds despite the huge transformers which are custom wound Mercury Magnetics units. The back opening has been sized and positioned to allow the perfect blend of sound from both the front and back of the loudspeaker. The cabinet is constructed out of ½” European Baltic Birch Plywood with a floating baffle so the cabinet resonates and comes to life as the amplifier's volume is increased. Industrial Grade, Woven Vinyl is “welded” to the cabinet shell to provide unmatched scuff and abrasion resistance. El Dorado, hand-stitched leather handle made to Xits specifications The standard mains configuration is for 120 VAC – 60Hz. All XITS products can be set up for international voltages. The floating Xits logo is pure Manhattan in its design and one of the best looking logos we've ever seen......icing on the cake. Weight: 36.6 Pounds Dimensions: 17" wide x 10.5" deep x 17.75" high Speaker Celestion Greenback standard (Celestion Blue available for an additional $200.00) External Cab out with selectable 8/16 Ohm switch. Standard 112 combo speaker is 16 Ohms allowing for an additional 16 Ohm Xits extension cab to be run with switch set to 8 Ohms. Fat Sound Award for Sonic Excellence! Customer Comments "Hi Stu Well the X10 is above and beyond all descriptions and expectations. I know you said it has a startling low end with the Greenback but nothing could prepare you for it. But what I love is it has for lack of better words. "Balance". It has highs but not to harsh or treble overkill... has a thump with the bottom and mids... And it sounds good with everything I have.. (I haven't tried my Danelectro Baritone yet but I will)......And it sounds equally good with all pickups of my Tele, Strat, Historic 56 & 58 Les Paul and Historic '63 ES335 Reissue and ES330. Thanks Stu You as always are right on the money. My Tone Guru....... Regards" Tim W. Woodstock, GA "Hey Stu, Got my X-10 on Monday afternoon........I know this has been said but it bears repeating. It has great cleans, an excellent master volume and some beastly/harmonically rich overdrive when the power tubes get cooking. It's touch sensitivity is awesome. Hit it hard and it overdrives, a lighter touch yields more clean tones. Also, the low end is there in abundance. Most of the time I played it, I was dialing the low end out a bit. That's different. Usually I can't get enough low end out of smaller amps.... :) If you closed your eyes and listened to the X-10, having never seen one, then opened them you'd be shocked to discover that big a sound coming out of such a little box. What a great addition to my amp arsenal. Thanks STU!!" Dave L. Nottingham, MD "Stu, Thanks so much for spending so much time with Gary and me today and guiding us into the entirely intoxicating world of XITS tone. I haven't been this excited about an amp since the first day I heard the Swart Atomic Space Tone. The X10 really seems like a game changer at that price point...... I loved the ambient kind of clean tone stuff you played today and I would definitely urge you to record several clips of you playing that kind of stuff and then startle the listener with the surprise of your digging in and getting that incredibly thick saturated tone...wow, that was quite an arresting sonic experience. It was very cool when you were demoing the amp and absolutely everyone in the store turned around and slowly walked toward the amp like tonal zombies transfixed and transformed by the sheer beauty of the tones...I have never seen anything like that...a great moment that almost seemed like a commercial come to life... The X10 seemed a perfect volume and I was really impressed at how well it did with lower volumes." Eric C. Richmond, VA "I keep reloading the fatsound site in anticipation of more clips. This amp sounds like it will get the tones in my head. How they managed to cram OCD, schizophrenia-lite and general anxiety disorder into a 1-12 combo amp I'll never know... This thing sounds nasty gorgeous." nostatic9 (TGP username) Page 7 of The Gear Page Xits thread "Hey Stu, I just wanted to write and let you guys know that you hit it out of the park again! I've been playing my new XITS X10 since I got home, and to be honest, it sounds even better here than it did in the store! And the sound! Everything from pristine, shimmery cleans, to "lord of thunder" distortion the likes of which make me want to pull out a solo Jeff Tweedy style! We're talking going from complete control to utter chaos with the twist of a volume knob, or even just by digging in a bit harder. I can't wait to take this thing to practice next week! Anyhow, you've never done me wrong in the 9 years I've been working with you to fill my gear needs, and it looks like you're still in top form (no surprise there)! Thanks again to you, Mike, and Mike for all of your help and patience with me while I was waiting for the amp! Thanks again," Brian S. Raleigh, NC "Stu, Mike, Thanks again for putting up with my emails. What a great amp! Man 'o man. The combinations of the X10 with a little of the RT-20, the faintest hint of dig delay and reverb, and the single coils on the Tele pretty much give me the sounds I've been fantasizing about for the last 6 months...only more so." Chris L. Durham, NC Fat Sound Award for Sonic Excellence!
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X10 Head
MSRP: $1149.00	FAT PRICE: $1149.00	AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required

The head version of the X10 Combo above. A great choice for my customers who already own a great, well loaded extension cab or two or who prefer the piggy back look. A matching 112 cabinet loaded with a Celestion Greenback (as pictured above) is also available for $510.00 X10 Tube Configuration  V1 ECC83/12AX7 First & Second Gain Stage V2 ECC83/12AX7 Third Gain Stage V3 ECC83/12AX7 Phase Inverter V4-5 EL84 Power Section – Matched Pair User Controls Volume 1 Treble Bass Volume 2 (Post Phase Inverter Master Volume) Sparkle Switch (increases shimmer in cleaner settings while adding boost in higher gain settings) Mains Control Switch ON - UP (LAUREL WREATH) STANDBY - DOWN OFF – CENTER POSITION Industrial Grade, Woven Vinyl is “welded” to the cabinet shell to provide unmatched scuff and abrasion resistance. El Dorado, hand-stitched leather handle The standard mains configuration is for 120 VAC – 60Hz. All XITS products can be set up for international voltages.
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Extension Cabinet - 1 x 12" for X10 Model
MSRP: $538.00	FAT PRICE: $538.00	AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required
ADDITIONAL INFO: Featured above in Chalk, woven vinyl covering with Gold Lattice grille cloth

The perfect pairing for the X10 head or as an addition to the 112 combo. My personal X10 is loaded with a Celestion G12-M Greenback but I also have the 112 extension cabinet loaded with a Celestion Blue. I rarely run them simultaneously, but enjoy having the speaker options; especially for recording since each speaker brings it's own flavor to the low-end and midrange of the X10's overall sonic signature. In keeping with Michael Koski's reputation for attention to every little detail, the input jack plate is stamped with the Xits name and "8 Ohms" on one side and "16 Ohms" on the other so if you change speakers and go from one impedance to the other you can simply flip the plate around while the rear panel is removed. A nice touch. The input jack is also artfully recessed in to the industrial grade, woven vinyl covered cabinet. Another nice, typical Xits touch. Features Baltic Birch Ply Custom, hand-stitched, El Dorado leather handle Reversible, recessed input jack with dual brand name and impedance stampings Industrial grade woven vinyl covering in either Chalk or Pepper for great looks and durability Complete range of lattice grille cloth (Orange, Silver, Turquoise, Gold) Celestion Greenback as standard Celestion Blue Alnico available for an additional $200.00 Fat Sound Award for Sonic Excellence!
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X4 112 Combo
MSRP: $889.00	FAT PRICE: $889.00	AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required

The above photos feature amps covered in industrial grade, woven vinyl in "Chalk" color with Gold grille cloth for the first amp and Orange grille cloth on the second. Reservations Required. All XITS amps are sold on arrival. Lead times are currently quoted at 10 weeks. The X4 is a single channel 5-Watt Combo with three tubes that has all the classic VOX ingredients. EF86 and EL84 Valves, Tremolo, Ultra Stylish Good Looks. The X4 is incredibly light in weight yet ultra heavy when it comes to tone. X4 Tube Configuration  V1 EF86 First Gain Stage V2 ECC83/12AX7 Second Gain Stage and Trem-Driver V3 EL84 Power to the People User Controls Volume 1 Tone Volume 2 (Master Volume) Intensity (Tremolo on/off) Speed Mains Control Switch ON - SKILL (UP - LAUREL WREATH) STANDBY - DOWN OFF – CENTER POSITION Cabinet  The X4 Cabinet has been designed to provide a big sound in a small package. Cabinet Dimensions are 17-0” x 17.0” x 10-1/2”. The back opening has been sized and positioned to allow the perfect blend of sound from both the front and back of the loudspeaker. The cabinet is constructed out of ½” European Baltic Birch Plywood with a floating baffle so the cabinet resonates and comes to life as the amplifier's volume is increased. Industrial Grade, Woven Vinyl is “welded” to the cabinet shell to provide unmatched scuff and abrasion resistance. Welding the Woven Vinyl to the cabinet El Dorado, hand-stitched leather handle Configuration 1 X 12 Combo with Celestion Greenback The standard mains configuration is for 120 VAC – 60Hz. All XITS products can be set up for international voltages.
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Sadie XS 1x12" Combo with Alnico Blue
MSRP: $2298.00	FAT PRICE: $2298.00	AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required

Amp featured above is a 2007 model with ASW Elegante 70 Alnico speaker. We have since swapped out the Elegante for a Celestion Blue which we vastly prefer for this amp. There are photos included of this amp with both speakers installed. Not for sale at this time.......Stu's personal amp. Featured here in an industrial grade, woven vinyl covering that Michael Koski refers to as "Chalk" colored, with Ebony hardwood and Turquoise grille cloth. The SADIE XS is a 15-Watt Single Channel Tube Amplifier that embodies the best of the best in regards to Tone, Components and Construction. The circuit is “True Point-to-Point”. No circuit boards or turret boards are used. The tone signal truly follows the component path “Point-to-Point”. The XITS 5-Part Aluminum Chassis is milled one at a time and is vented to allow maximum air-flow. The SADIE XS is without question the best AC15 style you will have ever heard. "The Sadie XS is the most incredible looking, best sounding, EF86, single channel Vox AC15 style amp I've ever heard. Covered in a gorgeous woven vinyl and featured here with turquoise Lattice grille cloth and a solid, satin-finished Ebony front panel. The cabinet is solid, tuned Pine with Walnut bracing and features a floating baffle board for increased resonance and better dispersion. Internal circuitry is hand-wired via terminal strip, military grade methods with Sprague and Sozo caps. This amp has less overall gain than the X10 and needs to be played louder to get to the good stuff, but you also have more headroom with incredibly chimey cleans that bloom and swirl in the most awe inspiring way imaginable. When cranked up to about 1:00 the amp morphs into a Classic gain machine that still cleans up perfectly with a lighter touch and with all of the harmonic complexity of its 30 watt British brethren. Extremely touch sensitive, huge sounding, absolutely stunning visually....an amazing amplifier." -Stu Carter, Fat Sound Guitars Key XITS Components Mercury Magnetics Transformers & Choke: Manufactured to XITS Specifications El Dorado Hand Stitched Leather handles Manufactured to XITS Specifications Celestion Alnico Blue PRP Metal Film & NOS Allen Bradley Carbon Composition SOZO Tone Capacitors Mallory Filter Capacitors PEC Carbon Photometers Azuma Tube Sockets Analysis Plus Speaker Wire SADIE XS Tube Configuration V1 EF86 First and Only Gain Stage. Pure Magic! V2 ECC83/12AX7 Phase Inverter V4-5 EL84 Power Section – Matched Pair V6 EZ81 Rectifier Channel Description The XITS XS circuit uses a single EF86 Pentode and takes the early 60’s VOX Experience to new levels. Thick and saturated with a midrange that simply can not be compaired to anything else. Pure Magic! User Controls Volume Tone Cut - In true VOX Fashion, the XITS Cut Control attenuates high frequencies in the power section for both channels. High frequencies are reduced, or cut, as the control is rotated clockwise. Mains ON - LAUREL WREATH STANDBY - JAPANESE SYMBOL FOR FIRE OFF – CENTER POSITION The standard mains configuration is for 120 VAC – 60Hz. All XITS products can be set up for international voltages. Cabinet All cabinets in the SADIE Series are constructed with Solid Yellow Pine surrounds and walnut bracing. The SADIE Series Cabinets are tuned for maximum resonance which enhances the feel and sensitivity of the amplifier. A SADIE Combo Cabinet has a fast attack and full low end. Industrial Grae, Woven Vinyl is “welded” to the cabinet shell to provide unmatched scuff and abrasion resistance. Weight: 47 Pounds Dimensions: 23" wide x 9.5" deep x 19.5" high OPTIONS Passive Effects Loop: $175 XLOOP $675 Fat Sound Award for Sonic Excellence!
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Sadie X15 112 Combo with Alnico Blue
MSRP: $2889.00	FAT PRICE: $2889.00	AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required

"This amp is beyond belief. I was jacked up about the EF86 preamp, and it's truly stunning, but the Hot Top Boost... Dude, it's just killing me. I don't know how you did this, but it's like the amp shares my DNA. Nothing else I've plugged into responds like this to the way I play. I don't know what else to say, except thank you, thank you." Chris Burgess Editor in Chief Premier Guitar Magazine Looking for the ultimate, American made, 15 watt "AC" style amplifier? You just found it so take a deep breath and get ready for a truly amazing, toneful and inspirational experience. Components Mercury Magnetics Transformers & Choke: Manufactured to XITS Specifications El Dorado Hand Stitched Leather handles Manufactured to XITS Specifications Celestion Alnico Blue or Austin Speaker Works STR-70 ceramic standard (customers choice) PRP Metal Film & NOS Allen Bradley Carbon Composition Resistors SOZO Tone Capacitors Mallory Filter Capacitors PEC Carbon Photometers Azuma Tube Sockets Analysis Plus Speaker Wire Tube Configuration V1 ECC83/12AX7 First Gain Stage Channel One V2 ECC83/12AX7 Second and Third Gain Stage Channel One V3 EF86 – Channel Two V4 ECC83/12AX7 Phase Inverter V5-6 EL84 Power Section – Matched Pair V7 EZ81 Rectifier Channel Descriptions Channel One – XITS HTB “XITS Hot Top Boost” The HTB Circuit uses three gain stages to produce tones that are highly articulate and responsive. This circuit breaks up early with a tight and well defined low end and glassy highs that stay percussive and bell like at all volume levels. This channel cleans up extremely well with the volume control on your guitar and will make pedals sound like they are part of the amp. CH1 User Controls: Volume Treble Bass Chanel Two – XITS XS The XS circuit uses a single EF86 Pentode and takes the early 60’s VOX Experience to new levels. Thick and saturated with a midrange that simply can not be compared to anything else. Pure Magic! CH 2 User Controls: Volume Tone Global Cut Control:  In true VOX Fashion, the XITS Cut Control attenuates high frequencies in the power section for both channels. High frequencies are reduced, or cut, as the control is rotated clockwise. Mains Control Panel ON - SKILL (LAURAL WREITH) STANDBY - FIRE (JAPANESE SYMBOL FOR FIRE) OFF – CENTER POSITION The standard mains configuration is for 120 VAC – 60Hz. All XITS products can be set up for international voltages. Cabinet All cabinets in the SADIE Series are constructed with Solid Yellow Pine surrounds and walnut bracing. The SADIE Series Cabinets are tuned for maximum resonance which enhances the feel and sensitivity of the amplifier. A SADIE Combo Cabinet or XCAB has a fast attack and loose full low end. El Dorado, hand-stitched leather handle Industrial Grade, Woven Vinyl is “welded” to the cabinet shell to provide unmatched scuff and abrasion resistance.
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Piper XS 212 Combo with two Alnico Blues
MSRP: $2817.00	FAT PRICE: $2817.00	AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required
ADDITIONAL INFO: Over 90 Xits amplifiers are now pre-sold, but production is moving along nicely. Please email for current lead times.

"I’m convinced that Koski’s meticulous attention to both visual and sonic detail puts this amp in a class all by itself. As a total package—a seamless convergence of technical innovation, craftsmanship, and artistic temperament—this amp is just astonishing." Chris Burgess - Premier Guitar, October 2008 The PIPER XS is a 30 Watt all tube guitar amplifier that provides the musician a bright and percussive attack that is extremely dynamic, focused and clean with some underlying grit that truly makes this type of circuit sing. The harmonic content of the piper XS is truly unbelievable. Components Mercury Magnetics Transformers & Choke: Manufactured to XITS Specifications El Dorado Hand Stitched Leather handles Manufactured to XITS Specifications Celestion Alnico Blue, Gold, Austin Speaker Works STR-70 Ceramic or a combination of any two standard (customers choice) NOS Allen Bradley Carbon Composition SOZO Tone Capacitors Mallory Filter Capacitors PEC Carbon Photometers Azuma Tube Sockets Analysis Plus Speaker Wire Tube Configuration V1 EF86 First Gain Stage (NOS) V2 12AX7 Phase Inverter V3-6 EL84 Power Section – Two Pairs V7 GZ34 Rectifier Channel Description Single High Gain Input Passive Single Control EQ User Controls Volume Tone Cut Cut Control: The Cut Control attenuates high frequencies in the power section. High frequencies are reduced, or cut, as the control is rotated clockwise. Optional Half Power Switch: The power level of the X30 can be cut in half (15 Watts) by using the Power Level Switch located on the rear plate of the amplifier. Power Section: The Quartet of EL84’s (Two Pairs) are independently cathode-biased with no negative feedback. This allows one set of output tubes to be deselected via the Optional Power Level Switch for 15 Watt operation. Mains Control CENTER OFF FIRE - STANDBY (DOWN) SKILL – ON (UP) Cabinet All cabinets in the PIPER Series are constructed with box-jointed solid hard maple surrounds and walnut bracing. The PIPER Series Cabinets are tuned for maximum resonance which enhances the feel and sensitivity of the amplifier. Focused and direct best describes a PIPER Maple Cabinet. El Dorado, hand-stitched leather handle Welded, industrial grade, woven vinyl covering for aesthetic beauty and durability. The standard mains configuration is for 120 VAC – 60Hz. All XITS products can be set up for international voltages.
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Piper XTB 1x12" prototype (Previously Owned)
FAT PRICE: $2299.00		AVAILABILITY: Sold
ADDITIONAL INFO: There is currently close to a year and a half wait for any new Xits Amplifier.

SN: P07003 Year of Production: 10-07-2007 Condition: Near Mint History of this Amplifier This is the last pre-production prototype of what became the dual channel XTB. Photos of this amp are featured throughout Xits' website. It is a single channel,Top Boost variant versus the dual chanel layout of the full production model and comes with the passive FX loop that is $175.00 option on the production XTB and has no half power switch. For me, the amp does not need the half power switch, but the Dr Z Brake-Lite, which we can install inside the combo if desired for an additional $169.00 will give you a range of volume reduction even greater than the production version's half power switch. It sounds and looks simply amazing! The baddest, AC30 Top Boost channel amp you will ever play! Due to extreme demand, there is currently a nearly 18 month wait for any new Xits amplifier which combined with the near flawless condition of this amp and its history make it a steal. Here's your opportunity to take immediate delivery of one of the coolest, 30 watt amps Michael Koski has ever built and an amp that Michael personally feels is an important part of Xits history: "You are getting probably the most "Historically Significant" XITS Amp. When I say "Historically Significant" it is me speaking. Not anyone else. Just as far as my amps go this one is my very first one with a 12AX7 based preamp. Before this I was only doing EF86 stuff. This amp as been played by some amazing players along with being a great friend and companion. To me this is the amp that I probably have the strongest bond with. I have explored, discovered, experimented, had moments of clarity and moments of confusion. All I ask is that you make it a good home......." -Michael Koski, Xits Amplifiers Color Package Chalk Chilewich covering Mahogany Panel with Satin finish Gold Lattice Grille cloth From Xits' Website The PIPER XTB is a 30 Watt all tube guitar amplifier that delivers the best of the best in regards to classic mid 60's tone. The XTB provides the musician with percussive bell like tones that are highly responsive to ones on playing style. In a way this amplifier is my way of paying tribute to the sounds and images that changed my life. The XTB accurately brings to life in the modern world the direct, raw sounds of the early 60's recordings, both live and in the studio. The XTB experience not only provides great tone, it also promotes a strong relationship between the musician and the electric guitar. Are you ready to take this relationship to a higher level? Specifications Solid, Tone tapped Maple cabinet with Mahogany bracing Controls: Volume / Treble / Bass / Cut Mains: Center = OFF, Standby, On Pre-amp: Pair of ECC83’s (12AX7’s) with a cathode follower EQ section Phase Inverter: ECC83 / 12AX7 Power Section: Two pairs of matched EL84’s that are independently cathode-biased with no negative feedback Rectifier: GZ34 Single Celestion Alnico Gold 12" speaker (will reload and ship with ASW KTS-70 for same price at customer's request)
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