New Carr Hammerhead Mk-II !

[tedwoods]

I've just seen their announcement of a new Hamerhead model,available in heads(at last!),combos or head/cab combinations in 1x12 or 2x12( closed back) with or without attenuator.

Some new features are more wattage(28 watts),additional tone knob with on/off switch,redesigned pwr.supply for increased openenss & feel as well as increased sustain & clarity.

The cabs feature an assymetrical curved back for big bass response from a small package with Cannabis Rex speakers.

Having previously owned a Hammerhead combo and never getting over my selling it...this is good news indeed!

Anyone with more "inside" inormation?

Ted

 

[roknfnrol]

Yeah folks, let's hear about it!

 

[Shemp]

What I found interesting about the announcement is that the Kingpin speaker (which I hated in my Rambler) has been abandoned for the Cannabis Rex (which I loved in my Rambler).

 

[riffmeister]

SCHWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!

 

[Stu/Fat Sound]

Biggerstaff heard one this past weekend....unless he has been sworn to secrecy maybe he can clue us in......where you at Rog?

 

[BIGGERSTAFF]

Well- I don't know any more technical details than have already been mentioned, but I can tell you that this is a smoking amp. If you like the Hammerhead in general, than this amp is sure to please. It's a bit more open sounding though with the changed circuit, and speaker. It has a very smooth, smokey overdriven tone, and nice warm cleans. I'd have to fiddle with it to describe it better though.

 

[Amplite]

Hey Shemp!
What was the difference between the Kingpin and the Cannabis Rex?

 

[Shemp]

Originally posted by Amplite
Hey Shemp!
What was the difference between the Kingpin and the Cannabis Rex?

Night and day.

The kingpin was ok if you like a speaker that is flabby and has no bottom end at all.

The CR is a close cousin to a C12N imho. Nice tight bass, chimey top with warm mids. Really a perfect speaker for a BF Fenderoid or Tweed type amp.

 

[roknfnrol]

I guess a lot of folks thought that the original Hammerhead was too bright (?). The CR would fix that issue... I was never a fan of the Kingpin. I can't wait to try the MKII.

 

[trisonic]

I'd like to hear some Strat "quack" through the Mk.II.

Carr is going in the right direction with "heads" - personally I'd like to see the Rambler available as a head too.

Best, Pete.

 

[MikeyG]

Those Kingpins were the weak link in the Carr amps I've tried.

I remember really liking the Hammerhead ... hopefully I'll come across a version II to try some day.

 

[Amplite]

I emailed Steve Carr about the Kingpin vs the Cannabis Rex and he said the Rex is more efficient but darker?? He still favors the Kingpin as his go to speaker.

 

[roknfnrol]

Anyone out there have the new Hammerhead yet?

 

[roknfnrol]

New Hammerhead vs old?

 

[Rocketship]

I got both and they sound the same to me.....awesome
No kingpins though, Im using celestion g12h30 of various varietys.
I like to call them kingpoops instead due to the crappy sound they produce....IMO, I aint speaking for no-one but me

 

[trisonic]

I don't remember writing my post to this thread, help!

Best, Pete.

 

[The Whiz]

Bump, this seems like a cool and versatile little amp. Love the soundclips with the p90 guitar. Hot damn.

 

[paul14470]

Just got a Mkll 1x12 combo with a Red White & Blues speaker...freakin' loud...too loud in the living room, but I can't wait to gig with it! Lots of tonal options.