Description
A 2022 Milkman Sound HT15 combo with an early "Classic Tweed" cabinet upgrade. The HT15 combines 15-watt 1950s tone with 1960s-era harmonic tremolo and reverb--making for a an incredibly fun grab-and-go combo. This example is in great shape aside from some minor scuffing near the bottom of the cabinet. This amp has been cleaned and tested. It is fully functional and sounds absolutely fantastic. Includes original footswitch.
From Milkman...
The HT15 is the result of 6 years of careful experimentation to bring the classic "Harmonic Tremolo" circuit into a low power lightweight combo amplifier.
This legendary Fender circuit from the early 1960s was typically found in amplifiers with over 45 watts or bundled into heavy combos with multiple speakers. Milkman is very happy to present a lightweight low wattage 1x12 combo with the unmistakable sound of this tremolo circuit. In addition to swirling tremolo, a tube reverb system adds to the depth and presence of this small amplifier.
How is 15 watts different than 20 watts? When you compare the HT15 to the Creamer, you will notice right away a difference in headroom (as well as the sound of the tremolo circuit). This is because the HT15 operates with lower internal voltages than the Creamer. The HT15 was designed to break up more than the Creamer, and to do so in a way that is very fun coupled with the tremolo circuit.
The HT15 is the only Milkman amplifier designed with its tremolo circuit ahead of the reverb. With standard tremolo, it is essential that the reverb pulses with the tremolo to add to the overall harmonic and psychoacoustic effect. The HT15 on the other hand sounds best with the harmonic tremolo going through the reverb circuit.
Overview
-Power Output: 15 Watts
-Tubes: 5AR4, 6V6 (2), 12AX7 (5)
-Speaker: 12" Weber 12A125 Classic Alnico
-Controls: Speed, Depth, Reverb, Bass, Treble, Volume
-Dimensions: 22.5" x 21" x 10.5"
-Weight: 45 lbs
Features
-Hand-wired, point-to-point
-Custom Mercury Magnetics transformers
-All-tube harmonic tremolo
-Oversized solid pine cabinet
-Laquered tweed
-Speaker-emulated direct out
