Soldano SLO 30 Classic Head

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Soldano SLO 30 Classic Head

Soldano

SLO 30 Classic Head

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Product Info

Article Number: 485757
Brand: Soldano
Model: SLO 30 Classic Head
Price: $3,297.80

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The SLO 30 Classic is a refined, smaller version of a legend. It nails that iconic Soldano tone – pristine cleans evolving into thick, responsive overdrive. This amp is perfect for players seeking a focused high-gain experience, especially those playing rock, hard rock, or needing a serious studio amp.

Product Description

  • Soldano SLO 30 Classic Head
  • Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
  • Smaller version of the legendary Soldano SLO 100 high gain amplifier with a smaller housing and 30-watt power amplifier
  • Ultra-transparent post master FX loop with return level
  • Channel switch on the front
  • Wth Soldano Depth Mod
  • Channels: 2
  • Power: 30 watts
  • Preamp tubes: 5 x 12AX7
  • Power tubes: 2x 6L6
  • Controls: Ch 1 Gain
  • Ch 1 Master
  • Ch 2 Gain
  • Ch 2 Master
  • Bass
  • Middle
  • Treble
  • Depth
  • Presence
  • Line Out Level
  • Switches: Channel Switch
  • Bright Switch
  • Mode Switch (Clean / Crunch)
  • Fx Loop On / Off
  • Speaker outputs: 2x jack (4/8/16 ohm switchable)
  • Transparent serial effects loop
  • Made in the USA
  • Includes footswitch
PROS
  • • Exceptional clean headroom with a distinct Soldano sparkle
  • • The Depth control adds nuanced, organic saturation
  • • Classic Soldano high-gain channel delivers searing lead tones
  • • Robust build quality with premium components ensures longevity
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most players
  • • 30 watts can be loud, potentially overwhelming for smaller venues
  • • Limited versatility compared to amps with more channels/voicing options

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 30
Tubes 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes, 2 x 6L6 power tubes
Channels 2 (Clean/Crunch)
Effects Transparent serial effects loop with level control
Speaker Output 2 x 4/8/16 ohm jacks
Weight Approximately 36 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s remarkably similar tonally, but the SLO 30 is a bit more focused and compact, with slightly less headroom before the drive kicks in.
No, it’s a unique control that adds a dynamic, compressed saturation, simulating the feel of a tube preamp's saturation – it's more complex than a simple boost.
While technically possible, Soldano designs the amp specifically for 6L6s, and changing tubes can significantly alter the tone and potentially affect reliability – it's not recommended.

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