From Carr:
…And now for something completely different!!
The Telstar blends the sinewy harmonic assertion of EL84s with the deep full control of 6L6s in a new and unique push pull recipe. You may have a 6L6 amp or an EL84 amp but not an amp that uses both types in harmony for a new pallet of expression. The Telstar sound can easily range from haunting rich cleans to creamy overdrive. Our Lean/Lush switch tailors the body of the tone while the 53/58 switch changes the overall gain structure and the frequencies the Tone control emphasizes. Sonically treading the years from early Fullerton 50s roundness thru late 50s proto British bite.
- 17 Watts full output – (Double Digit Power)
- 6L6 (stock) plus EL84 power tubes together in push pull class A
- Use any octal power tube with the EL84 without re-biasing
- 53/58 switch – round early 50s Fullerton to Proto British Hot Rod
- Lean/Lush switch – tight to rich bass
- All tube Reverb
- Built-in variable attenuator 17 watts down to zero
- Mid Century Midrange
- Extended range One Knob tone control
- Early 60s thin wall space age cabinet
- Custom ‘Valiant’ speaker
- 1) 6L6 (EL34 – 6V6 compatible) 1) EL84 1) 6SL7 Tung Sol Octal 1) 12AX7 1) 12AT7
- 100% Point to Point wiring
- Solen Aerospace Satellite power supply capacitors
- Selected mixed resistor types
- Jupiter Tone Caps
- Custom Carr power/output transformers
- Local made saddle leather handles
- Cabinets built in house