Brand new from Swart, the Star-Base 1 represents an all new design from one of the most iconic and unique boutique amp builders out there.  We just got our first in, and were immediately blown away.

Star-Base 1 came from from musician feedback for the need of a sub 20 watt option with some added flexibility.  Along with that great Swart tube bias reverb, this amp has the ability to dial in the breakup and overall final volume level in multiple ways, utilizing Swart's own built in attenuator and unique post phase inverter master volume for two options to control the final result.  The attenuator is a custom adaptation of the NL three position switch with resistors optimized for the Star-Base 1 gain/output.  

The Star-Base 1 is housed in a small cabinet and the weight is very manageable.  Best of all, sounds AMAZING with great cleans and excellent breakup. Like all Swart amps, the Star-Base 1 employs tube rectification for that natural tone and great sweet breakup potential, which can be tailored with choice of rectifier.

SPECS

• Gain Switch: Adds a triode in the circuit to add boost
• Volume: Controls the Volume and Loudness of breakup
• Tone: Simple tone circuit - treble cut
• Space: Reverb control
• Master: Post phase inverter
• Attenuator knob and switch: enables attenuation with 3 position volume adjustment
• One Button Footswitch Control: Reverb on/off
• Cathode Bias: Amp will rebias itself after tube changes