Valve Series Amplifiers
The Epiphone Valve Series bagain in 2005 with the Valve Junior Combo as a part of Epiphone's line of amplifiers. In January 2006 a head version was released and also a version 2 combo. In June 2007 an updated head version and a version 3 combo were released. Epiphone released Combo version 3 and a newer version of the head with higher retail prices and feature a variety of tube brands based on availability including Electro-Harmonix, JJ, and Sovtek. The newer versions of the head and version 3 combos feature updated transformers with 4, 8 and 16 ohm outputs and the version 3 combos feature a 8" 16 ohm Eminence Lady Luck speaker. In 2007, Epiphone released a speaker cabinet that can be used with the Epiphone Valve Junior, featuring a 1x 12" 16 ohm Eminence Lady Luck speaker rated at 70watts RMS. The Epiphone Valve Junior has become very popular to modify because of its basic design. There are many websites, kits, and forums dedicated to this purpose. A somewhat limited edition of the Valve Junior head was produced by Epiphone, dubbed the Valve Junior Hot Rod. It was released as a response to the extensive number of modifications that were being applied to the regular Valve Junior. |
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Models
Valve Junior
- 2005-2012
- Version 1 - 2006
- Version 2 - 2007-2012
Power:
- 5 Watts RMS
- 4 ohm output (Version 1)
- 4, 8 & 16 ohm output (Version 2)
- Sovtek tubes (Version 1)
- 1 x 12AX7A Preamp Valve/Tube
- 1 x EL84 Power Valve/Tube
- Single-Ended Class A Cathode Bias Design
- Solid State Diode Rectified
Speakers:
- N/A
Inputs:
- 1 Input jack
- 1 Channel
Controls:
- 1 Volume control
- Power Switch
Chassis:
- 11 Ply Birch Plywood Construction
- Black tolex covering
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
- 14.6" x 8.7" x 15.1"
- Weight: 20.9 lbs
Valve Junior Hot Rod
- 2008-2012
- Amp can by used as a stand-alone reverb unit
Power:
- 5 Watts RMS
- 2 x 12AX7A Preamp Valve/Tube
- 1 x EL84 Power Valve/Tube
- Single-Ended Class A Cathode Bias Design
- Solid State Diode Rectified
Speakers:
- N/A
Inputs:
- 1 Input jack
- 1 Channel
- Preamp out
Controls:
- Volume & gain controls
- Power Switch
- Standby switch
- Spring reverb
Chassis:
- 11 Ply Birch Plywood Construction
- Black tolex covering
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
Valve Junior Extension Cabinet
- 2007-2012
Power:
- 70 watts
- 16 ohms
Speakers:
- 12" Eminence Lady Luck Speaker
Inputs:
- One 1/4" input
Chassis:
- 11-ply birch plywood construction
- Black tolex covered case
- Red tolex front with tan grille cloth
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
- Black tolex covering
- Tan tweed grille cloth
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
- 10.75" x 18.25" x 18.75"
- 26 lbs
Valve Junior Combo
- 2005-2012
- Version 1 (2005)
- Version 2 (2006)
- Version 3 (2007-2012)
Power:
- 5 Watts RMS
- Sovtek tubes (Version 1 & 2)
- AC filiment (Version 1)
- DC filiment (Version 2 & 3)
- 4 ohm output (Version 1 & 2)
- 4, 8 & 16 ohm output (Version 3)
- 1 x 12AX7A Preamp Valve/Tube
- 1 x EL84 Power Valve/Tube
- Single-Ended Class A Cathode Bias Design
- Solid State Diode Rectified
Speakers:
- 8" 4-ohm ceramic speaker (Version 1 & 2)
- 8" 16 ohm Eminence Lady Luck speaker (Version 3)
Inputs:
- 1 Input jack
- 1 Channel
Controls:
- 1 Volume control
- Power Switch
Chassis:
- Black tolex covering
- Tan tweed grille cloth
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
Valve Special Combo
Power:
- 5 watts
- Single-ended Class A circuitry
Speakers:
- 10" speaker
Inputs:
- 1 input jack
- 8 ohm speaker jack
- 8 ohm extension jack
- Foot switch jack
- AC power plug
Controls:
- 16 DSP delay, chorus, and flanger settings
- Separate DSP reverb with level control
- Master volume control
- DSP mute button
- Gain, bass, mid & treble controls
- Power button
- Standby switch
Chassis:
- Black tolex covering
- Tan tweed grille cloth
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
Valve Standard Combo
- 2005-2012
Power:
- 15W Class A with Push-Pull
- 12AX7, EL84
- 16 DSP Selections
Speakers:
- 12” Speaker
Inputs:
- 1 input jack
- 8 ohm speaker jack
- 8 ohm extension jack
- Foot switch jack
- AC power plug
Controls:
- Separate DSP Reverb
- Master volume control
- DSP mute button
- Gain, bass, mid & treble controls
- Power button
- Standby switch
- 2 Button Footswitch for DSP/Rev On/Off
Chassis:
- Black tolex covering
- Tan tweed grille cloth
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
Valve Senior
Power:
- 20 Watts RMS
- DC Filament Supply
- 4 Ohm, 8 Ohm and 16 Ohm outputs
- Solid State rectified
- Cathode Bias
- 3 x 12AX7A preamp
- 2 x 6V6GT power amp
- Class A/B
Speakers:
- N/A
Inputs:
- One 1/4" input
Controls:
- Tube driven spring reverb
- Standby switch
- Master volume
- Gain, treble, mid, bass and presence controls
Chassis:
- Black tolex covering
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
Valve Senior Combo
Power:
- 20 watt RMS
- DC filament supply
- 4 Ohm, 8 ohm and 16 ohm outputs
- Solid state rectified
- Cathode bias
- 3 x 12AX7A preamp
- 2 x 6V6GT power amp
- Class A/B
Speakers:
- One 12" Eminence speaker
Inputs:
- 1/4" input jack
Controls:
- Tube-driven spring reverb
- Standby switch
- Master volume
- Gain, treble, mid, bass & presence controls
Chassis:
- 11-ply birchwood construction
- Black tolex covering
- Tan tweed grille cloth
- Top-mounted rubber carrying handle
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