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Budda Superdrive 18 1x12

Item ID: SD18-112

18-watt 1 x 12" Combo Guitar Amplifier with Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels, Effects Loop, and Footswitch

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Tons of Punch and Soul From this Low-wattage Amp!

A rock masterpiece! The Budda Superdrive 18 gives you 18 watts of complex tonal tube mayhem — ready to go from punchy rhythm tones to creamy blues tones to full-on metal crunch. That's why acts like the Foo Fighters, Stone Sour, and Robert Randolph rely on Superdrive Series II amps. With the Superdrive 18, you've got stacks of touch-sensitive sustain at low-volume settings, so it's perfect for studio work and for your small club gigs. But remember: 18 Budda watts rivals 50-watt amps, so you can still melt faces with your Superdrive 18.

Budda Superdrive 18 1 x 12", 18-watt Combo Guitar Amplifier at a Glance:
  • World-famous Superdrive Series II amplifier
  • Two channels give you a mad range of tones

World-famous Superdrive Series II amplifier
The Superdrive Series II amplifier line is handcrafted in the US and is the new voice of Rock! These amps have shaped the sound of many of today's platinum rock records. From artists like the Foo Fighters, Buckcherry, Good Charlotte, Stone Sour, Robert Randolph, The Exies, and Matchbox 20, the Superdrive delivers a unique tone that's both powerful and bold.

Two channels give you a mad range of tones
The Superdrive 18's rhythm channel packs plenty of punch and dynamics, just like Budda's famous Twinmaster circuit. The power tube saturation of the EL84 and 5u4 rectifier tubes offers an aggressive touch-sensitive elasticity to your tone that's pure organic soul. Then, on the hi gain channel, you've got a complex overdrive, taking you from creamy blues tones to full-on metal crunch. Plus, the master doesn't choke the amp, so you get plenty of touch-sensitive sustain at low volume settings. And the perfect gigging musician companion, the Superdrive 18 lets you dial in just the right amount of gain and volume for studio work and small club venues.

Budda Superdrive 18 1 x 12", 18-watt Combo Guitar Amplifier Features:
  • 18-watt Class AB amp
  • 2 EL84 tubes and a 5u4 rectifier tube
  • Treble, Mid, and Bass controls
  • Rhythm volume, Master Volume
  • Drive Control
  • 2 Channels — Rhythm and Hi Gain
  • Effects Loop
  • Slave Out
  • Pull/Modern Mid function
  • 12AX7 High Grade Preamp Tubes
  • Custom-wound Transformer With 4-8 OHM Switch
  • Push/Pull "modern" mid pot voicing
  • 2 channels with footswitch
  • Custom-designed Budda Phat 12 speaker
  • Pull bright on rhythm volume
  • 23" x 10.5" x 21.5"
  • 42 lbs.

Plug into ripping rock tones with the amazing Budda Superdrive 18!
Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 18W
Speakers 1 x 12" Custom-designed Budda Phat
Effects No Effects
Reverb No Reverb
EQ Bass, Mid, Treble
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 2 x EL84, 1 x 5u4
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 2 x Speaker, 1x Slave
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 23"
Width 21.5"
Depth 10.5"
Weight 39.99 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number BRS-10200-120V
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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Budda Superdrive 18

by Jake from RGV, TX USA
April 13, 2010
Music Background:
This amp is AMAZING!!!! I've never played an amp that was so responsive to my guitar playing and at 18 watts it's plenty loud for most common situations. Built like a tank but still super light, makin... read more [+]g it easier to carry around to practice and gigs. Everyone I've shown this amp to has absolutely loved it............Best amp I've every played. close [-]

Tough road companion

by Tellef Øgrim from Oslo, Norway
November 19, 2010
Music Background: Improvising musician
FIrst impression was good but not great. The amplifier metal box made unwanted vibration noise as if it was not screwed completely tight together. After fixing this, and using the amp both in studio a... read more [+]nd on the road for 3 years I must say that I have never before worked with such a versatile amplifier. The crunch in this thing is heavy, fresh and very dynamic at the same time. close [-]

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