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The Sound of Steel
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The Story
Playing a Mule is frankly a surreal experience. It is of course a guitar in a very familiar form, but at the same time feels like picking up a totally different instrument. This is also true for the sound; with a resonance and depth to the harmonic structure which is very individual and complex.
After meeting Matt at NAMM 2020 it wasn’t long before a Mulecaster was plugged into an Artist 60 and he pitched the idea of a collaborative project using one of his creations to inspire our own - to engineer an amplifier that communicates the ‘New Sound of Steel’.
“The experience [is] playing a steel baritone guitar through its spirit animal. I. Am. Gobsmacked."
Matt Eich - Mule Resophonic
overview
· Made for the ‘New Sound of Steel’
· Single Channel EL34 amplifier
· 60, 20, & 7 Watt Power Modes
· Incredible Versatility
· Signature Reverb & Tremolo Circuits
· 4-Way Quad Footswitch Included
· Line Level FX Loop
· Head with matching 1x15” Cabinet
the amplifier
It is this ‘New Sound of Steel’ that we have endeavoured to present in the purest way possible. Using the core of our Artist 60+RT amplifier as the platform and Peter Hamstead’s electronic expertise, we’ve created a circuit that truly balances the essence of the Mulecaster; complex harmonics and raw power, weight and touch sensitivity, warmth and clarity.
The amplifier and 1x15” cabinet were voiced as one using barely any test equipment, just informed judgements and us reaching towards the goal of when the guitar really felt like it could sing.
features
Artist 60M features our unique Output Power selection which enables operation in 60, 20, or 7 watt modes. From the sheer volume and presence of 60 watts with huge amounts of clean headroom on tap, to the more easily driven 20 watt mode; the amp can then be attenuated down in 7 watt mode, which still provides all the harmonic depth of a Mulecaster, but at low volumes.
The amplifier features our Signature Tremolo and Reverb circuits and a foot-switchable 'Voice' mode, adding presence and bite to the upper midrange to really highlight the vocal frequency range.
An analogue valve amplifier designed by Peter Hamstead.
Hand-built at the Hamstead labs in Cambridgeshire, Great Britain.
+ Overall Specs
- Output Valves: 2 x EL34 Class AB
- Preamp Valves: 3 x ECC83 (12AX7)
- Controls: Gain, Bass, Treble, Reverb Depth, Reverb Tone, Tremolo Depth, Tremolo Speed, Master Volume
- Output Power Modes: 60w / 20w / 7w
- Reverb: Long Spring Decay
- Voice Boost: Mid-Upper Boost with 3 settings (2 / 3.5 / 5 dB)
- FX: Line Level Series FX Loop
- Footswitch: 4-Way to control Voice, Reverb, Tremolo, FX
- Gain Switch Lo/Hi Gain Modes
- Construction: Baltic Birch Ply
- Inputs: 2 - Lo & Hi
- Speaker: 1 x Celestion 15" 100w Fullback, 16 Ohm
- Speaker Outputs: 1 x 4 Ohm, 2 x 8 Ohm, 2 x 16 Ohm
- Line Voltage: 230v or 115v (Switchable)
- Warranty: 5 Years (Excludes Speaker, Reverb Tank & Valves)
+ Dimensions & Weights
- Head Dimensions: 54w x 30h x 26d cm (Inc. Feet & Handle)
- Head Weight: 16kg.
- Cabinet Dimensions: 58w x 55h x 26d cm (Inc. Feet & Handle)
- Cabinet Weight: 17kg.
“I cannot believe how much they nailed it”
Matt Eich - Mule Resophonic
Overseeing the balance of components and values, which had to be just right to bring out the nuances of the Mulecaster
Making precision adjustments to the circuit’s voicing….
After hours of critical listening, Brian approves!
This video was released when the first amp and paired guitar were being offered or sale - the lottery is now closed. However, the order list is now open and you now have the chance to own your very own Artist 60 M… Please see ordering details at the at the bottom of the page.
how to order
Order list now open! The current waiting time is 6-8 weeks. Limited slots are available.
Artist 60M Head with 15" Cabinet
UK Price: £3,685 GBP | USA and Worldwide Price: $4,599 USD
Please contact us for shipping rates.
Step One: Contact us via the form below to arrange a deposit.
Step Two: We'll contact you when your build is nearing completion for the balance payment.
Step Three: We ship your hand-built Artist 60M to you.