AST
PRO
The
Ultimate AST 6V6/6L6
Designed in conjunction with guitarist Greg V, this is the no holds barred answer to the professional musician's need for an AST built for the road but without any loss in Swart style and élan. Introducing the AST PRO, which offers everything the AST is famous for, plus the following mods:
So what does this all mean?
Well, sound-wise, you're looking at the move to the UK "Heritage"
version of the Celestion G12H-30 (not
the Chinese Anniversary issue), which brings a slightly more refined top
end with subjectively more extended bottom. The AST PRO sounds a tad "bigger"
than the AST. The cab is 3/4 an inch deeper to allow the recessed chassis
for additional knob/switch protection. This might add just a bit more heft
to the bottom as well. The enlarged port in the PRO panel, now standard on
all AST, gives a slightly more open sound. And the new switchable external
output makes it easier to drive another cab, bypassing the internal speaker
(8ohm output).
Want the ultimate in tonal bliss? Then consider upgrading to the AST
PRO ALNICO which is the creamy breakup ultimate. We had been using the
Celestion Blue, but at 15w, the Blue is a more fragile speaker. We have found
the Celestion Gold to have most of the low level tonal quality of the
fabled Blue, while surpassing it at higher levels where the Blue can sometimes
lose some control. If you are looking for the signature Alnico sound that
many love, the Gold is a great option within the AST Pro. If looking for the
ultimate headroom with something like the 6L6 family, you might prefer the
G12H-30. But if you love that Alnico sound that really cant be duplicated,
the Celestion Gold might just be your ultimate tone solution. We love both
options and have cabs with each!
SEE AST
PRO full Res Photos | VIEW Celestions
in Full Res
Greg
V Plays his AST PRO ~ 18 mp3s
AST PRO
Introductory Prices
Celestion G12H-30 "Heritage" UK...............................$2150
AST
PRO ALNICO
Celestion Gold 12 "Alnico".........................................$2299
