Soldano Astro-20 Head
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Soldano
Astro-20 Head
Product Info
Article Number:
577343
Brand:
Soldano
Model:
Astro-20 Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$2,088.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Astro-20 is a seriously impressive little head, packing a ton of Soldano tone into a manageable package. The Galaxy system is a clever way to dial in a wide range of sounds, from bluesy cleans to modern high-gain leads. This is a great option for gigging players who want Soldano’s signature sound without the massive wattage or price tag.
Product Description
- Soldano Astro-20 Head
- Tube Amplifier Head for Electric Guitar
- 3 Channels: Clean
- Overdrive 1 or Overdrive 2
- Three different Galaxies (Tones = Blue
- Purple or Red) can be independently assigned to each of the overdrive channels via the Galaxy selector switch and stored for instant recall
- "Blue" ranges from bluesy cleans to fat and tangy hard rock sounds. "Purple" picks up where "Blue" leaves off and delivers higher gain and a tighter response. "Red" starts with Soldano's iconic lead sounds and goes up to new
- even more intense gains.
- The Soldano Editor software allows you to assign Galaxies to the overdrive channels
- select different IRs for all three channels
- load and organise the IR library and store up to 128 MIDI presets
- An included 4-button MIDI foot switch allows you to store and recall any combination of channels
- galaxies and onboard IRs
- The amp also accepts external MIDI switches and controllers
- so you can create up to 128 custom presets
- Operation also possible without speakers
- Power: 20 W
- Preamp tubes: 4 x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2 x 6V6
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- Gain 1
- Gain 2
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Vol 1
- Vol 2
- Master
- Presence
- Headphone Level
- Switches: Bright
- Channel/Store
- Galaxy
- Depth
- Cabinet/Bypass
- Speaker outputs: 4 Ohm / 2 x 8 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- 8 Ohm / 2 x 16 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- 16 Ohm (1 x 6.3 mm jack)
- Input: 6.3 mm Jack
- Foot switch / MIDI: 5-pin DIN
- Balanced output: XLR
- FX Loop Send / Return: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 229 x 248 mm
- Weight: 11.8 kg
- Includes 4-way MIDI foot switch
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Soldano's 'Red' Galaxy delivers truly searing, modern high-gain lead tones.
- • The Galaxy switching system provides impressive tonal flexibility and instant recall.
- • Solid state preamp and tube power section offer reliability and consistent performance.
- • The included MIDI foot switch and editor software expand live performance capabilities.
CONS
- • The Astro-20's smaller wattage might lack headroom for very loud stage environments.
- • The digital nature of the Galaxies might not appeal to purists seeking entirely analog tones.
- • The software editing, while powerful, adds a layer of complexity for some users.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20 Watts
Tubes
3 x ECC83 (12AX7) Preamp, 2 x EL34 Power Tubes
Channels
3 (Clean, Overdrive 1, Overdrive 2)
Effects
Reverb Impulse Responses (IRs) selectable via software editor, MIDI control for external effects.
Speaker Output
4/8/16 Ohm
Weight
26 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Galaxies are essentially pre-programmed tone settings that can be assigned to each channel, allowing for far more nuanced and customizable sounds than simple channel selection.
Absolutely. The 20-watt output and IR capabilities make it ideal for direct recording, and the MIDI control allows for easy preset changes during tracking.
The software allows you to customize Galaxies, manage IRs, and create MIDI presets; it has a learning curve but is fairly intuitive with the included documentation and online tutorials.
