Blues
City Music is proud to announce that once again we are BY FAR the
largest STOCKING and BUSIEST Soldano amplifier dealer on the planet.
No one has more amps in stock than we do, (35 amps are our normal
complement), and of those, we keep a minimum of 10 SLO's (in 5 different
variations), and 10 44 Blues City Music combos as our rotating stock.
Due
to the downturn in our US economy and the cost or raw goods, Mike
Soldano has instituted a price change that goes into effect 1 May
2008. He hasn't raised prices in over 2 years, but had no choice
with this increase. Rest assured that instead of building amps overseas,
or using lesser grade components, the Soldano name is still the
finest made guitar amplifier there is and he refuses to lower his
standards in the name of lower prices. Soldano has been in business
for over 20 years with the same owner, same circuit, and same unbeatable
quality control made in Seattle, Washington.
***For any
special color needs, we stock separate Soldano empty head cabinets
that will fit the Avenger, Hot Rod 50, Decatone, and SLO-100 heads,
and can be quickly changed over with little effort. Black, red,
orange, purple, cream and black and white snakeskin are now available.***
The following
two pictures display the chasis and wiring schematic of an SLO-100
head with the Warren Haynes, Warren DeMartini, and Depth options
installed. It shows a very methodical, professional, and systematic
layout which clearly dispels any myths about "point to point"
wiring being superior. Mike uses extra thick and double sided PCB
(printed circuit boards) with wide, carefully laid-out trace runs
and hand-wired leads between the board and all chasis-mounted components.
All Soldano
amps are wired in this very same fashion whether it is an Astroverb
or a Super Lead Overdrive. Quality control of this nature insures
that you, the customer, will have an amplifier that will last a
lifetime.


2
- Astroverb 1 x 12" combos
- 20 watts - black - $1,360.00
1
- Astroverb head
- 20 watts - black - $1190.00
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Head w/
2x12 standard cabinet 9" H x 17.5" W x 10"
D 25 LBS.

Combo
17.5" H x 17.5" W x 10" D 38 LBS.
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ASTROVERB
16
Sonic
detonation in a briefcase: the SOLDANO ASTROVERB 16. This
20 watt single channel dynamo packs the soulful crunch of
its SOLDANO predecessors into a 1x12 combo. It is also
available as a compact head. Both versions have two speaker
jacks, which allows you to use multiple cabinets. Controls
include preamp and master volume, reverb, bass, middle, treble,
and presence. And, as with all SOLDANO reverb amps, the ASTROVERB
gets its twang from an Accutronics reverb tank.
If youre looking for a screamin little amp with
a big,big sound, this is it!
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1
- Avenger heads -
50 watts - black - $1,680.00
1 - Avenger heads -
100 watts - black - $1,820.00
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Head
9.5" H x 25" W x 9.5" D 40 LBS.
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AVENGER
Soldanos
newest amp, the Avenger, gives you pure distilled Soldano
overdrive tone. Period. If you want the overdrive of the legendary
SLO 100, and thats all you want, this is the amp for
you: a 100 watt head with the SLO 100 overdrive circuit, and
no channel switching or effects loop to complicate things.
Stripped to the bone, this simplified signal path also improves
dynamic response for a punchier sound. High and low gain input
jacks provide the option of using the full SLO lead circuit
or skipping the first gain stage for a darker crunch. In addition
to the preamp gain, bass, middle, treble, master volume and
presence controls, a depth control is included for boosting
low end, and a rotary impedance selector switch allows the
use of 4, 8 or 16 ohm speaker cabinets. The amp uses 5881/6L6
power tubes, like the SLO. An EL34 version is also available.
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0
- Reverb-O-Sonic 2 X 12" Combo
- 50 Watts - Lou Reed
mod on crunch channel, priced at dealer cost - Black
- $2,550.00

Combo
20"H x 26"W x 10.5"D
63 lbs
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Reverb-O-Sonic
Combo (ROS-50)
Some guitarists like the compact size and simplicity of a
combo amp. The REVERB-O-SONIC is just that, a rugged, compact,
and versatile 50 watt two channel 2x12 combo. The Clean and
Crunch channels are based on the Normal channel of the SLO-100,
which uses a Clean/Crunch switch to select gain levels. In
the REVERB-O-SONIC, these have been expanded into separate
channels, each with its own independent preamp and master
volume controls. Rich, full reverb tone is provided by a six
spring Accutronics® reverb tank. A line level series effects
loop is also standard in the REVERB-O-SONIC.
If you dont need the over the top gain
of the SOLDANO overdrive, and are looking for more of a classic
high octane blues sound, this is the amp for you.
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2
- Hot Rod 50+ heads
- 50 watts - Depth Mod standard,
priced at dealer cost - black - $2,380.00
2
- Hot Rod 100+ heads
- 100 watts - black - $2,550.00
**New Item**
1
- Hot Rod 50 Avenger
- 50 watts - black - $1,820.00
**New Item**
1
- Hot Rod 100 Avenger
- 100 watts - black - $1,960.00
**New Item**

Head w/
4x12 standard cabinet
9.5" H x 25" W x 9.5" D 40 LBS.
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HR
50+ / HR 100+
Although
the Hot Rod 50 has been discontinued, the Hot Rod 50 Avenger
in 50 watts and the Hot Rod 100 in 100 watts has replaced
it, but now it has a pedal friendly tube buffered
effects loop.
The
HOT ROD 50 PLUS is a 50 watt two channel head, with independent
preamp and master volume controls for each channel. The Normal
channel is similar to the SLOs Crunch mode, with clean
sounds available at lower gain settings. The Overdrive channel
is identical to the SLO circuit. The slave out and XL mod
have been discontinued; however, all new Hot Rod 50+ amps
come with a standard Depth Mod installed. So, now more than
ever, if you enjoy Drop tunings, this mod is for you...
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1
- Lucky 13 head 50 watts
- black - $2,380.00
1 - Lucky 13 head 100 watts
- black - $2,465.00
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Combo
23" H x 26" W x 10.5" D
75 LBS. (50w) 78 LBS. (100w)

Head (w/
4x12 lucky 13 cabinet) 11" H x 26" W x 9.5"
D 43 LBS. (50w) 46 LBS. (100w)
9.5" H x 25" W x 9.5" D 40 LBS.
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LUCKY
13
The LUCKY
13 is basically two amps in one. It is designed for the guitarist
who wants the SOLDANO overdrive tone, and also wants a classic
vintage super clean tone, both with reverb. Each
channel has its own tone and reverb controls. The Overdrive
channel has preamp and master volume controls. Any level of
gain and overdrive is available at any volume level. The Clean
channel has a single volume control. This channel is designed
to be clean all the way up until the power amp reaches full
power and begins its warm power tube breakup.
The LUCKY 13 comes in four configurations: 50 or 100 watts,
and as a head or 2x12 combo, so that you can pick a set up
that best suits your needs.
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2
- Decatone heads 100 watts
- black - $2,975.00
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Head w/
2x12 semi-opened back cabinet
9.5" H x 25" W x 9.5" D 40 LBS.
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DECATONE
The three
channel 100 watt DECATONE is our most versatile head. The
Clean, Crunch, and Overdrive channels each have their own
preamp and master volume controls, as well as a final power
amp master volume which enables you to make quick volume adjustments
for all channels simultaneously. A Depth control provides
a variable extended bass voicing for all channels. Channel
selection is done by using either the illuminated push button
selector switches on the amp or the included DECATROL foot
controller. The effects loop is a variable series/parallel
design with a mix control knob. This allows you to blend in
lo-fi effects without sacrificing tube tone, and
to use stomp box effects without signal overload.
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2
- SLO-100 heads 100 watts
- no options - black - $3,740.00
2
- SLO-100 heads 100 watts
- Warren Haynes option. Identical to his amp. Option priced at dealer
cost - black - $3,890.00
2
- SLO-100 heads 100 watts
- Warren Haynes and DeMartini scoop options. Options priced at dealer
cost - black - $4,040.00
**New Item**
2
- SLO-100 heads 100 watts
- Warren Haynes, DeMartini scoop, and Depth options, all priced
at dealer cost - black - $4,190.00
2
- SLO-100 head 100 watts -
Warren Haynes, Warren DeMartini scoop, and Depth options. It also
has a 1/2 power switch, and an effects loop bypass switch - black
- $4,490.00
This is THE
ULTIMATE head for live or studio use.
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Head w/
4x12 slant cabinet
9.5" H x 25" W x 9.5" D 42 LBS.
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100
W SUPER LEAD OVERDRIVE (SLO-100)
The 100
watt SUPER LEAD OVERDRIVE is the amplifier that has set the
standard for high gain tube distortion. Unchanged in over
fifteen years, it remains the unmatched benchmark for modern
lead guitar tone and amplifier quality.
The SLO has two channels, Normal and Overdrive, each with
independent preamp and master volume controls. A footswitch
is included for channel switching. The Normal channel has
a Bright switch and a Clean/Crunch gain selector switch. Standard
features include a professional level (+4db) series effects
loop and a slave output.
This amplifier uses the finest Military Grade components and
specially designed transformers and comes with a transferable
limited lifetime warranty.
Current
options/enhancements for the SLO-100.
The bone
stock SLO-100 amp is the finest amp in production today and
one that youll routinely hear played by some of the
greatest guitarists in existence; however, some simple options
are available for this amp offering increased flexibility
and are described/priced below.
a. Warren
Haynes option This option is only offered on the overdrive
channel and is a bright/cut switch, but it becomes transparent
if you run the pregain over 4. To achieve the full effect
of this mod, it actually cuts the hi end more when the pregain
is lower towards 1 versus running it higher towards 4. $150.00
b. Scoop
option This option has been referred to as the Warren
De Martini or Stevie Ray Vaughan option. In all actuality,
it is neither, but I describe it as such with my amps. SRV
wanted a mid cut on both channels and Mike offered him a 700
hz cut. Today, Mike only offers it on the clean/crunch channel
and it cuts mids at 400 hz. $150.00
c. Depth
option This option is awesome. Think bone crushing drop
tunings and youll love it. It is available on both channels,
but almost all customers say they only use it on the overdrive
side. It is really a resonance boost on the bottom end and
works best up to 1 to 2 oclock on the dial, which is
MORE than enough. $150.00
d. Effects
Loop Bypass switch This switch allows the player to
either run the effects loop in the circuit or take it completely
out. It is an expensive option, but if you dont run
any unpowered studio grade (+4db) or line level rack units
through the loop, then it may be for you. It offers a little
more articulation and punch with the circuit bypassed. $150.00
e. 1/2
Power switch This allows a choice between 50/100 watts
from the output section. It isolates the outside 2 power amp
tubes equating to a 50 watt power section. $150.00
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CABINETS
0
- 2 x 12" semi open cabinet
w/Eminence
speakers -
black - $900.00
2 - 2 x 12" closed back cabinets
w/Eminence
speakers -
black - $810.00
1
- 4 x 12" straight front Lucky 13 cabinet w/Eminence speakers
- black - $1,275.00
3
- 4 x 12" slant SLO-100 cabinets w/Eminence speakers
- black -
$1,190.00
1
- Space Box - $680.00
1
- Space Box Cabinet -
black -
$240.00
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Space
Box
This 3-rack
space all tube spring reverb unit uses Accutronics full
size top of the line six spring tank for a full lush sound.
It has guitar level input and out put jacks on the front,
and line level input and out put jacks on the back. Controls
are dwell, tone and mix. An illuminated footswitch is included.
A cabinet is optional.
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2
- Soldano White Channel Changing Pedals - $80.00
2
- Soldano Black Channel Changing Pedals - $80.00
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Soldano
Channel Changing Pedal
Soldano
channel changer pedals. Black or White.
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4
- New Eminence 12" Legend Speakers - $80.00
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- Used Eminence 12" Legend Speakers - $40.00
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Eminence
12" Legend Speakers
These Eminence
Legend Soldano tweaked original speakers were
either pulled brand new unplayed from Blues City Music Soldano
cabinets, or some of them have been played just enough to
be considered broken in before they were pulled.
Most of these came from my own personal cabinets.
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