NAD - Carr Sportsman 1x12

[Paulie13]

Just picked up a used Carr Sportsman. I never played one, but I got it for a killer deal I figured it was worth the risk and I could aways sell it and recoup my money. Initial impressions in just looking it over is that the build quality is unlike many other amps I have seen. From the heavy duty handle, to the power and speaker cords, thought went into every component. Noticeably lighter than my Fender DRRI as well.... For those who are unfamiliar with the model it is basically a boutique Princeton reverb with a 12", Mid control, and Master Volume.

Played for a gig on Friday at a bar with my trio, and then Sunday in the recital hall on campus here straight in guitar-cable-amp. Tone was incredible. It's an inspiring amp to play. I am completely sold on this being my new #1 gigging amp

 

[Muinarc]

Nice acquisition! I loved my Carr amp, fantastic clean tones to be sure.

 

[tah1962]

Congrats! I’ve had that amp on my radar several times but just never pulled the trigger on it.

 

[Paulie13]

Congrats! I’ve had that amp on my radar several times but just never pulled the trigger on it.

Thanks! And same, I finally just bit the bullet and man I am glad I did. I fully recommend it

 

[Paulie13]

Nice acquisition! I loved my Carr amp, fantastic clean tones to be sure.

Yes! The mid knob is the key, down is pure blackface territory. But turning it up introduces some gain and starts moving you into tweed. Simply incredible

 

[gwjensen]

Carrs are great amps. Congrats!

 

[gridlock]

Congrats, very nice amp.

 

[darkwaters]

I've always wanted one of those. Nice !

 

[ce24]

Your description Sounds like a muchxs big morpheous!.....

 

[Matt Sarad]

I recently played a Collimgs 290 i to a Sportsman. I must have both! Killer combination

 

[Larmo63]

I recently acquired a Carr Mercury, great amp.

I can't say enough good things about it.

Congratulations!

 

[brookdalebill]

Groovy!

 

[Telecaster88]

When I win the lottery, this amp is going to be high on my to-do list.

 

[Wallaby]

Woohoo! Congratulations, that is one fantastic amp.

 

[Jared Purdy]

Just picked up a used Carr Sportsman. I never played one, but I got it for a killer deal I figured it was worth the risk and I could aways sell it and recoup my money. Initial impressions in just looking it over is that the build quality is unlike many other amps I have seen. From the heavy duty handle, to the power and speaker cords, thought went into every component. Noticeably lighter than my Fender DRRI as well.... For those who are unfamiliar with the model it is basically a boutique Princeton reverb with a 12", Mid control, and Master Volume.

Played for a gig on Friday at a bar with my trio, and then Sunday in the recital hall on campus here straight in guitar-cable-amp. Tone was incredible. It's an inspiring amp to play. I am completely sold on this being my new #1 gigging amp

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He makes a fine product. I've demo'd a few of them. True point to point wiring, all top shelf components. There was one just the other day at a local store, but not the Sportsman.

 

[Crobbins]

Nice amp, congrats.