Koch Amps Studiotone XL Head
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Koch Amps
Studiotone XL Head
Product Info
Article Number:
606972
Brand:
Koch Amps
Model:
Studiotone XL Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Studiotone XL is a seriously cool little amp. It nails that British-flavored clean and overdrive tone, especially with the EL84s – warm, punchy, and breaks up beautifully. Perfect for players seeking a boutique feel in a compact, manageable package, especially for rock, blues, and indie styles.
Product Description
- Koch Amps Studiotone XL Head
- Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- Power: 40 W
- 3 Channels: Clean - Overdrive - Overdrive Boost
- each with its own volume control
- Tubes: 4 x EL 84 Class A
- Passive tone controls: Bass - Mid - Treble
- 2 Voicing Switches: Mid Shift (2-way)
- Bright (3-way)
- Loudspeaker on/off switch
- Reverb
- Separate loudspeaker outputs: 4 - 8 - 16 Ohm)
- Recording output
- Effect loop
- Headphone output
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 50 x 28 x 28 cm
- Weight: approx. 18 kg
- Colour: Black Tolex
- Includes FS2-ST footswitch
PROS
- • EL84 power section delivers a uniquely creamy, responsive breakup.
- • The 3-channel design offers surprising versatility for a compact head.
- • Passive tone controls provide a very musical, interactive EQ shaping.
- • Solid Tolex covering and robust construction suggest lasting durability.
CONS
- • Limited headroom in the higher gain channels can be restrictive for some.
- • The lack of a master volume on each channel makes dialing in low volumes tricky.
- • While versatile, it's not a 'do-everything' amp; excels in classic rock/blues.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
40W
Tubes
4 x EL84 Class A
Channels
3 (Clean, Overdrive, Overdrive Boost)
Effects
Reverb, Effect Loop
Speaker Output
4, 8, 16 Ohms
Weight
18 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's cleaner than a Deluxe, more articulate, but retains a warmth and responsiveness; less ' scooped' mids.
They’re better suited to classic rock; high-gain metal is a stretch, but it can handle crunchy rhythms well.
A Celestion Vintage 30 or similar 12-inch speaker would complement the EL84 tone perfectly, adding some extra bite and definition.
