Koch Amps Studiotone Head

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Koch Amps Studiotone Head

Koch Amps

Studiotone Head

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Product Info

Article Number: 192743
Model: Studiotone Head
Price: $1,098.90

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The Studiotone Head is a seriously clever amp. It nails that classic Fender clean and then delivers a surprisingly versatile range of overdrive tones, from warm crunch to higher-gain territory. It’s a great option for players wanting a smaller, manageable amp with big tone, especially those gigging in clubs or recording at home.

Product Description

Koch Amps Studiotone Head, Tube Amplifier

The amps of the Dutch company Koch are no longer an insider tip. Good tube sound, flexible, and in a fair price range - that's the most important information in advance. The Studiotone Head could appeal to all guitarists who still want to use power amp heat and distortion at tolerable volumes. On the other hand, with 20 watts, the amp also provides clean reserves, which should be sufficient in most cases.

  • This brings us to the clean channel: it has fender-like qualities
  • from fat to sparkle you can help yourself here. The overdrive channel is a real hit - warm tube pressure between British-rough and American. Sufficient gain for many people. With the Overdrive Boost channel
  • the same sound is simply blown even harder
  • which also covers HiGain applications. The 3 sounds share a tone control - no problem in the studio anyway or in any live situation
  • because the pre-tuning between clean and overdrive is simply right
  • whereby 2 voicing switches (2 for mids
  • 3 for treble) effectively intervene in the sound.

A highlight not only in the studio but also when it's getting tricky with the volume level in a live situation, a recording out with 2 simulated speaker types and microphone positions each is located at the back; if you want it to be silent, you can switch on the power soak and go directly into the desk completely without noise. The speaker outputs are suitable for all kinds of speakers, so you can choose the ideal speaker for your small head or take the right equipment for every possible application. Excellent tube sound with many useful features; not only for the studio!

  • Tube driven
  • 2x EL 84 ClassA
  • Power: 20 watts
  • 3 Channel
  • Clean-Overdrive-Overdrive Boost
  • Passive bass-mid-treble tone controls
  • 2 Voicing switches: Mid Shift (2-way)
  • Bright (3-way)
  • Speaker outputs (4-8-16 Ohm)
  • Speaker on/off switch
  • Recording output
  • Effect Loop
  • Reverb
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 280 x 230 mm
  • Incl. FS2-ST footswitch
PROS
  • • Excellent clean channel with Fender-esque sparkle and warmth
  • • Overdrive channel delivers a sweet blend of British and American tones
  • • Boost channel provides substantial high-gain output for heavier sounds
  • • Compact head design allows for versatility in smaller spaces and rigs
CONS
  • • 20 watts might be limiting for players needing truly massive volume
  • • Limited onboard effects; relies on external processing
  • • Build quality, while good, isn't quite as premium as some higher-end amps

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts 20
Tubes 3 x ECC83 / 2 x EL84
Channels 3 (Clean, Overdrive, Boost)
Effects Reverb (spring simulation), Footswitchable channels
Speaker Output 4/8/16 Ohm
Weight 24 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It shares that Fender-like warmth and sparkle, but the Koch has a slightly tighter low-end and a more modern feel.
Yes, it stacks nicely with distortion pedals, adding extra gain and sustain without getting muddy.

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