Koch Amps Classictone II Combo; 40 Watt

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Koch Amps Classictone II Combo; 40 Watt

Koch Amps

Classictone II Combo; 40 Watt

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Product Info

Article Number: 621199
Model: Classictone II Combo; 40 Watt
Price: $1,758.90

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The Koch Classictone II is a seriously good-sounding amp, especially if you’re chasing that classic British amp vibe. It's a well-built, all-tube combo that delivers a surprisingly wide range of tones with its three channels, though it's most comfortable in the blues and rock territory. If you want a premium-priced amp with a vintage heart and a modern convenience like a footswitch, this is a great choice.

Product Description

  • Koch Amps Classictone II Combo; 40 Watt
  • Tube Combo for Electric Guitar
  • 3 channels: Clean
  • Overdrive and Overdrive Boost (footswitchable)
  • Class A all-tube amplifier
  • Power Amp Tubes
  • 3x 12AX7 preamplifier tubes
  • A set of passive Bass-Mid-Treble ccontrols
  • Equipped with specially developed VG12-60 12’ Koch speaker
  • 8 and 16 Ohm speaker outputs plus speaker on/off switch
  • Serial effect loop: 10 dBV signal level
  • Balanced recording output with speaker simulation
  • Spring reverb with long scale
  • Three master volume settings: Home / Studio / Stage
  • Weight: 26 kg
  • Includes 2-way foot switch
PROS
  • • Koch's VG12-60 speaker delivers exceptional clarity and vintage warmth.
  • • Class A design provides a dynamic, responsive feel and organic tone.
  • • Three channels offer versatility from clean to crunchy overdrive tones.
  • • Robust build quality with premium tubes ensures long-term reliability.
CONS
  • • The Classictone II's tone is somewhat limited for extreme genres.
  • • At 26kg, it's a hefty amp, not ideal for frequent transport.
  • • The passive EQ can be less precise than more modern active circuits.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 40
Tubes 3x 12AX7 (preamp), Power Amp Tubes (specific type not listed, typical for Koch)
Speaker Koch VG12-60 12"
Channels Clean, Overdrive, Overdrive Boost (footswitchable)
Effects Spring Reverb, Serial Effects Loop (10 dBV)
Weight 26 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Classictone II has less headroom than a Deluxe Reverb; it breaks up sooner and delivers a more immediately saturated clean tone.
The speaker simulation is best suited for recording demos or practice, as it's a simpler simulation and won't fully replicate a full-range speaker cabinet.
While versatile, the passive EQ makes dialing in modern, aggressive high-gain tones challenging; it's more suited to classic, mid-focused sounds.

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