Supro 1696RT Black Magick Rev Combo
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Supro
1696RT Black Magick Rev Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
447576
Brand:
Supro
Model:
1696RT Black Magick Rev Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Supro Black Magick is a seriously cool little amp, clearly influenced by Kravitz's aesthetic and sound. It’s got a raw, mid-focused vibe that’s perfect for garage rock, blues, and anything needing a bit of vintage grit—it’s a great grab-and-go option for players who like a distinctive, slightly edgy tone.
Product Description
- Supro 1696RT Black Magick Rev Combo
- Tube combo for electric guitar
- Developed in collaboration with Lenny Kravitz
- Captures the crunch of the mids and the signature sound of the original model and offers all tube reverb
- 2-band EQ
- and a master volume
- Channels: 2
- Power: 25 Watts
- Preamp tubes: 4x 12AX7
- 1x 12AT7
- Power tubes: 2x 6973
- Equipped with: 1 Custom- designed 12" BD12 speaker
- Controls: Vol 1
- Vol 2
- Treb
- Bass
- Verb
- Speed
- Depth
- Master
- Switch: On/Off
- Standby
- Effects: Reverb & tremolo
- Speaker outputs: 16 Ohms
- 8 (2 x 16) Ohms & 4 (2 x 8) Ohms (5 x 6.3 mm jack)
- Connectors: Input 1+ 2 & 2 (2 x 6.3mm Jack) - Footswitch Reverb & Tremolo (6.3mm Stereo Jack)
- Open housing
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 5216 x 222 x 476 mm
- Weight: 18.0 kg
PROS
- • Lenny Kravitz collaboration yields genuinely unique, snarling tone.
- • BD12 speaker delivers surprising punch and low-end response.
- • All-tube signal path provides authentic, responsive dynamics.
- • Compact size and 25W power make it stage-ready and versatile.
CONS
- • 2-band EQ offers limited tonal sculpting capabilities.
- • Open-back design can be prone to unwanted cabinet resonance.
- • Relatively heavy for a 25W combo, portability is a factor.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
25
Tubes
4x 12AX7 (preamp), 1x 12AT7 (preamp), 2x 6973 (power)
Speaker
1 x 12 in BD12
Channels
2
Effects
Reverb & tremolo
Weight
18.0 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tremolo is fairly standard for the era – a throbbing, slightly choppy effect, not super fast or subtle, but adds a nice vintage character.
Yes, the preamp tubes are easily accessible from the rear panel, simplifying biasing if needed, though 6973 power tubes are a bit less common and might require ordering.
It's a traditional spring reverb, delivering that classic, slightly metallic, and splashy reverb tone that's characteristic of vintage Supros.
