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Swart Facebook Hopping: Alex Farran on AST • Soulcactus more Shop's been busy trying to catch up on orders with a couple of big shipments heading out, filled with custom STR-Tremolo, ST-Stereo w/the Creamback 2x12, Atomic Jr, 6V6se, STR-Tweed and even a few SST-30. And then there's our old favorite classic, the AST, an amp that we STILL hold up there and probably the one amp I hit in my own place more than any other. Which makes Alex Farran's solo take of Tom Wait's Dead and Lovely rather timely. Bottom line is I've played this video a good 30 times and might just do 31 when I finish typing this. Michael called it "refreshing" and I call it GREAT. Thanks Alex! And thanks to ole Larry Soulcactus for some excellent licks on his STR-Tremolo and 6V6se. Larry's a long-time Swart proponent and a good friend. Thanks for the vids, Larry. ~ kh

The Latest w/John Oates Michael was able to catch Hall & Oates in Durham to visit long-time Swart friend, John Oates, for what was reportedly a great show. John is one of the nicest guys and always fun to catch up with. Oates latest project is a collection of original songs that will be released once a month in a series of digital singles. The styles of the tracks cross many musical genres and each has a unique story. All of the songs are written or co-written by Oates with exciting collaborations with top artists and producers including: Vince Gill, Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift), Hot Chelle Rae, Tommy Simms (Eric Clapton), Bleu McAuley, Mike Henderson (Steel Drivers), Tom Bukovac, Teddy Morgan (Kevin Costner) Pete Huttlinger and Tim Lauer. He was also able to work with Nashville songwriting legends like Pat Alger, Craig Wiseman and Jim Lauderdale. See Michael giving ole John an AST II rundown. photos \| *johnoates.com*



ST-STEREO HITTING DEALERS as I type! I played it tilI I was almost locked in the shop & I STILL couldnt believe it. This has to be the biggest sounding amp we make in many ways. I know I'm always going off about this and that, but this beast is truly special. I'm really loving it with the two Creambacks in the Stereo cab, too. Better get in the queue. I actually am ~ kh

Swart's own Hillybilly Ham II is beside himself with Awe at amazing ST-Stereo


Space Tone Stereo? Yep. Michael's done it again. As I said, I played it till the lights were cut off. I'd be playing it now instead of typing this mess if it wasnt locked in the shop. 5w + 5w together...apart....trem bouncing craziness sounding larger than my Grandmother's thighs. You gotta hear it. Play all the Swart Brigade at SEGAS ~ Sept 22-23 @ Raleigh Convention Center ~ Raleigh, NC.

STR-Tremolo HERE! The STR-TREMOLO is at the dealers as I type. And so is that insane FuzzyBoost now a popular option run in conjunction with the Atomic Boost. It's all HERE and with a lot of Fuzz... I'm predicting a big run on these STR-Trem based on my time wailing on it~ kh

Where's FALL? HIGH POWER AST & STR-Tremolo A Go...Stay Tuned Been a long time but we've been super busy this summer. Got a host of new Dealers here and overseas. Wanted to let the Swart Amps Brigade know that all is well post Irene as she skirted the coast far enough offshore to keep us shut down for only 48 hours. Hope to see you guys at the Southeastern Guitar & Amp Show at the Raleigh Convention Center on Sept 24th-25th. Looking to bring the new STR-Tremolo, High Power AST HEAD/MASTER, Swart Fuzz, Swart NL Headphone Amp, AST Master, Atomic Jr, SST, along with the whole line, all plugged in with tubes aglow.

Festivus! Dealers, Vids, Mail, Photos! Feels like I just finished the turkey when suddenly, it's Christmas/Festivus/MerryUs time at the Swart Shack. Where are the elves when you need them? See the latest dealers here and abroad, a great little AST vid from Ade in UK with cool guitars, Swart Brigade Mail, Night Light Madness, and more photos. Am I forgetting something? YES, it's SWART CHRISTMAS TIKES!

Buddy Miller w/ Robert Plant & Band of Joy We love the legendary Buddy Miller for his tone, consummate taste, not to mention his amazing playing. When he contacted us with interest in getting an AST, which turned into TWO AST PROs in stereo, we were more than flattered. When we heard this was for a tour with none other than Robert Plant for his upcoming release Band of Joy, perhaps ecstatic is a better word. And Buddy has been loving his AST Pros ever since. You might have caught him in the last few months with these beasts in play. Check the latest tour schedule for a cant miss show.



14lb Beast: Space Tone Atom! Peter Parcek ~ Greg V HD ~ Facebook Michael threw down the gauntlet: Either return that @#$% Space Tone Atom Prototype of I'll sick my son on you with his popsicle hands. Man, this thing is too good. Too fun. Too small to sound this big. I almost lost it. On purpose. First round are heading to dealers as I tyoe. Tons of news this cycle including more on the Space Tone Atom, the 6V6se on Reverb Steroids, the amazing PETER PARCEK with more tone out of an ST then anyone, Greg V=AST HD, Freaky NZ Simon, Onward Soldiers Swart Circle Video, and more. And we're on facebook...

Swart Amps Live @ The Amp Show March 6th & 7th ~ Embassy Suites, Austin, TX Michael Swart and the entire Swart line, including a few surprises, will be at The Amp Show in Austin, TX on March 6th -7th. Come play your Swart of choice, or sample them ALL in our room full of tube glory. Hear what all the fuss is about first hand and talk to Michael, as down to earth as always. Will the next new release be on hand? Come find out! Get a chance to win a Night Light, too!

Happy 2010! Swart in new Decade Hope you guys had a great holiday. What day is it again? Is it really 2010? And do you say "twenty-ten" or "two-thousand and ten?" Michael is soldering like a fiend, knee deep in Night Light Mania. The first batch is out the door and we've already received great feedback. Pushing two Swarts with one output and you cant stop smiling. Quit reading this blather and check out Susanna Hoffs & Vicki Peterson atop one of their three Swart STR-Tweeds. Like their buddy Matthew Sweet, they are smitten with the 5 watter. Wait till they hear the latest greatest... can you say Baby Swart REVERB? Might be my new fav! MORE

Holiday Craziness & The NIGHT LIGHT Well, we've had this beast here for a while now and it was always near a virtual fist fight to see who could take the Night Light proto home. Audrey sang three cheers for the attenuator, that is, until I plugged up my AST & STR-Tweed for some holiday cheer. My face is still numb... GOOD LORD, it made beautiful racket!

Swart Update: What took you so... What a sad sight. Why? Because I've got a pile of mails, photos, samples, concert dates, and Swart updates all sitting here. I can see them. You can't. Yep. First off, see Rafiq Bhatia's INSANELY good jazz cuts on the AST. Next, drop by to find out about Speck Mountain. And did you see September Vintage Guitar's STR-Tweed rave? How about the AST Head II & 1x12 in TONEQUEST? Stay tuned to the site for new reader videos and samples featuring the AST, STR-Tweed, ST-6V6se, and SST-30, this along with a host of cool photos you Swart fiends have been sending in (thanks Daniel DeGeit* for the EXCELLENT ST-6V6se shot on last week's splash page!*) And oh yes, as always, Michael has something cool in the mix ~ stay tuned -kh
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