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You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you. Our #1 priority, is to give you the best purchasing experience in store, online, or on the phone!
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Carr Bel-Ray 1×12 Combo Hardwood Mahogany
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With the big, powerful amplifiers of the golden age of guitar tone ever harder to use on stage and in the studio, the Carr Bel-Ray reconfigures three legendary ’60s to early ’70s sounds from across the pond into a portable, club-friendly package that dishes out classic British chime, crunch, and kerrang in a format today’s player can actually use.
Fronting a dual-EL84 output stage that generates 16 watts of power, the Bel-Ray sports a front end of two 12AX7s plus a fat British-voiced EF86* pentode tube in a triple-threat preamp that delivers Top Boost chime, Plexi grind, and H-Watt punch at the twist of a switch.
Juicy, tactile dynamics and multi-dimensional playing feel are ensured by tube rectification courtesy of an EZ81—an essential part of the power supplies in the smaller ’60s AC combos and 18-watters alike—and atmospherics are maximized by a tube-driven, bias-modulated tremolo circuit that oozes a warm, lush, swampy throb.
Atop this versatile foundation, the Bel-Ray carries the kind of feature set that has made Carr Amplifiers famous for their ability to deliver vintage-caliber tones to modern playing situations. The Level (aka Volume) control is coupled with a High/Low volume-taper toggle which selects between a direct signal or one with a partial Master Volume inserted after the following EF86 stage. In High, the volume comes on fast and furious, hitting the output stage harder for increased crunch. Set to Low, the volume rolls up gradually and drives the EL84s less aggressively, perfect for at-home nighttime playing and quieter settings.
The Bel-Ray’s decibels are further dialed in with Carr’s acclaimed built-in attenuator: a toggle switch flips between the full 16 watts and anywhere from 0 to 2 watts of power. And behind it all is Carr’s hand-wired, point-to-point circuit construction, acknowledged as among the finest in the business, using military grade power components, signal elements from the golden age of analog amplification, and other high-end parts to optimize clarity, depth, and playing feel.
The Bel-Ray — legendary British tone via top-flight American engineering.
Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:
-Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM—see why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience.
-We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!
-Flexible financing options. We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!
-72-Hour Risk-Free Trial. Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!
-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required): Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!
-Custom setup: Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer’s specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer’s specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.
-In business since 1976: Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.
-Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us…. but we think it will be!
-Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.
You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum.
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Specifications
3 Voices V66/H73/M68 (Kent-Surrey-London)
Hi/Low Volume Taper (Uncanny Loudness)
Tremolo – Ultra Deep Tube Driven (Hypnotic)
Built-in Attenuator (CRUNCH-crunch)
Fane F25 UK made 12″ Speaker (Artisan)
Truly Hand Wired – no circuit boards (Dimensional)
Construction: Hand wired point-to-point in the USA
Components: Custom USA made transformers, Solen Fast Cap electrolytics, Carbon comp resistors, US-made Jupiter signal capacitors, and more
Power: 16 watts Full/2 Watt to whisper
Channels: One – 3 Voices
Tubes: two 12AX7s, one EF86, two EL84s, one EZ81 rectifier
Controls: Level, Top, Mid, Bass, Tremolo Speed and Depth, Attenuator
Switches: High/Low taper, V66/H73/M68 Voicing, 16W/Attenuator, on/off/standby
Features: 3 British Voices, Tube-driven tremolo, built-in attenuator
Cabinets: Hand-crafted In-House from Euro Birch cabinet grade ply, and uniquely styled
Speakers: Fane F25 12″
Dimensions: 1×12″ combo 21″ (W) x 16″ (H) x 8.25″ (D)
