Carr Mercury V 16-Watt 1x12 6V6 Tube Combo Amp Black Tolex

The Mercury V offers a unique take on a proven Carr platform, delivering robust, Marshall-inspired British tones with a variety of features and surprising sonic versatility. From ultra-rich cleans to crunchy mids to wailing distortion, it offers a wide range of sounds with a powerful presence. Lightweight and suitable for low-volume sessions, the Mercury V packs the thunder of a stack into a rehearsal room, studio, and club.

In 2003, Vintage Guitar magazine declared the original Mercury the "Tone of the Gods" in its cover story. The Mercury V, its advanced version, is designed to enable a wide range of gain structures, voicing capabilities and output levels in order to accommodate distinct genres and playing styles.

The Mercury V produces 16 watts of classic sound thanks to its pair of 6V6GT power tubes. It's preamp circuit is outfitted with dual Volume controls, a three-position Boost switch, and a three-knob EQ stage – allowing you to dial in a range of strikingly authentic British tones. From '60s cleans to '90s crunch and everything in between, the Low and High channels provide an array of options. Link them in parallel like a vintage amp or switch to cascade mode for even higher gain.

This 16-watt Carr Mercury V 1x12 6V6 Tube Combo Amp features an onboard attenuator that can be switched between 4 watts and a delicate level. Moreover, a post-power amp Line Out allows for routing to PA systems and recording interfaces. For further sonic versatility, a tube-driven spring reverb adds depth and thickness to the tone. This amp is designed with power and portability in mind.

Expertly crafted with premium components and North Carolina yellow pine cabinets, the military and NASA-grade power supply parts, and the mid-Century signal elements soldered using point-to-point wiring, the Carr Mercury V 16-Watt 1x12 6V6 Tube Combo Amp Black Tolex is an impressive piece of engineering.

Mercury V — from a whisper to a roar, and scary good all the way.