Crate BH5-112 Blackheart Little Giant 5 Watt All Tube Combo

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BH5-112

5W, Single-Ended, Class A combo amp powered by an EL84 and voiced through a 12AX7 preamp tube. The Blackheart Little Giant BH5-112 combo is a truly classic boutique amplifier design delivered in a robust, stylish package. With a switchable pentode/triode selector and 3-band EQ controls you get the only amp in its class to deliver true tonal range, from instantaneous punch to deliciously greasy overdrive, and with precise control over output volume. Every feature of the Blackheart Little Giant BH5-112 represents zealous dedication to true quality in tone, looks and ruggedness. The open back tuned design and (blue frame) Blackheart model 1216A Speaker by Eminence is the fruit of extensive research involving Crate and Eminence. The result is a very musical and responsive combo. Under its sexy exterior you'll find a 16 gauge, folded and welded steel chassis, 1/2" corner radiuses, 15 ply, void-free birch cabinetry and meticulous tolex work insuring years of reliable

5W Single-Ended, Class A amplifier
4, 8 and 16 ohm Speaker Outs
Solid State Rectifier
Volume with 3-Band EQ
Pentode (5W)/Triode (3W) Switch
12" Blackheart Model 1216A Speaker by Eminence with American Voicing and optimized for open back cabinet
DC Power to filaments for super quiet operation
15 ply (18mm) thick-void free Plywood Construction
1W resistors in signal path, 2W & 5W resistors in power supply

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power Rating Pentode: 5 W rms @ 22% THD, 16 ohm load
Triode: 3 W rms @ 9% THD, 16 ohm load
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 63 dB, Typical
Input Impedance 1 Meg Ohm
EQ Treble: 20 dB range @ 10 kHz
Middle: 7 dB range @ 1 kHz
Bass: 11 dB range @ 100 Hz
Preamp Tube 1 x 12AX7/ECC83
Power Tube 1 x EL84/6BQ5
Rectifier Solid State
Speaker Specs Custom Designed Eminence Blackheart Speaker
Model 1216A, American Voiced, 12", 75 W, 16 ohm,
1.75" voice coil diameter, 34 oz magnet
Speaker Outputs 1 x 16 ohms
2 x 8 ohms (8 ohms total load impedance required)
2 x 4 ohms (4 ohms total load impedance required)
Power Requirements 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 45 VA
220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 45 VA
AC Mains Fuse 100/120 VAC: T2.AL 250V Fuse
220/240 VAC: T1.AL 250V Fuse
Size (H x W x D) 18.6 in/473 mm (including feet) x 18.0 in/460 mm x
11.0 in/280 mm
Weight 38.6 lb/17.5 kg

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BH5-112 Owner Manual (pdf)

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