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Soldano Astro 20 MINT w/footswitch - $1,395 (North Metro)
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The Soldano Astro-20 is a 20-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head with a 3-channel design. It uses 2 x 6V6 power tubes and 4 x 12AX7 preamp tubes. Its features include four "Galaxy" voicings (Green, Blue, Purple, Red), a master Presence control, a 3-position Depth switch, a headphone output, and a built-in IR (Impulse Response) loader for cab-less operation. The amp can be controlled via MIDI and includes an included 4-button footswitch and USB software editor.
General specifications
Power: 20 watts
Tube configuration:
Preamp: 4 x 12AX7
Power: 2 x 6V6
Channels: 3 independent channels
"Galaxies" (Voicings): Green (clean), Blue (crunch), Purple (high-gain rhythm), and Red (lead/high-gain)
Controls
Clean Channel (Green Galaxy): Volume, Tone, and a 3-way Bright switch
Overdrive Channels 1 & 2: Independent Gain and Volume controls, with a shared 3-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble)
Master: Volume, Presence control, and a 3-position Depth switch
Connectivity and features
MIDI: Yes, programmable via included 4-button footswitch or external controllers (up to 128 presets)
IR Loader: Built-in with 6 onboard slots and a dedicated XLR balanced output for cab-less operation
Editor: Includes Soldano Editor Software for saving, recalling, and organizing settings via USB
Headphone Out: Yes, with a dedicated volume control for silent practice
Speaker Outputs: 1 x 16 Ohm, 2 x 8 Ohm, and 2 x 4 Ohm
FX Loop: Yes, a series FX loop with send and return