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Amplifier type: Combo / Head
Wattage: 30 Watts
Speaker: 1 X Celestion Vintage
30 (combo only)
Features: FX loop
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The Cornford Roadhouse Series of amps comprises 4 models - the Roadhouse
30 1x12" combo and amplifier head (featured on this page) and the Roadhouse
50 2x12" combo and amplifier head. 1x12", 2x12" and 4x12" matching speaker
cabinets are also available to complete the range.
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GUTHRIE GOVAN & ROADHOUSE SERIES
Featuring top quality PCB design and still constructed and handwired in the UK,
these amps represent the ultimate affordable price point for Cornford tone
junkies.
PRODUCTS:
Roadhouse 30
Roadhouse 50
Harlequin MK1
Carrera
Hurricane
MK50H
MK50H II
Hellcat
RK100
Speaker Cabs
Putting out 30 watts rms into 4, 8 or 16 ohms. There are a total of 5 external speaker sockets on the rear
panel, which will enable the user to accommodate most eventualities in terms of combinations of speaker
cabinet. Please note: only one secondary tap should be connected to a speaker load at a given time.
The preamp consists of three 12AX7/ECC83 in the preamp and a pair of cathode biased 6l6s in the output
stage.
The preamp has Gain; a switchable Gain Boost with a level adjustment control and front panel switch, which is
bypassed when the remote footswitch is plugged in using the rear panel socket; Bass, Middle Treble and
Master Volume controls. The Master Volume configuration enabling the user to obtain a fluid lead sound, with
the Gain Boost engaged, for those late night practice sessions, or wind up the wick for touch sensitive
overdrive from the output valves, going into meltdown when you kick in the Boost: just what's needed for
playing with the rest of the band. All this and you'll still hear every note!
Series effects loop: this is aimed at being used with effects pedals, though it will work equally well with rack
type processors.
Transformers are, as always, designed in house and wound to our specifications.
The chassis is 14 SWG, powder coated, silk screened and has external test points to enable valve checks to
be made out on the road, without having to dismantle the amp.
Roadhouse - Story
The Cornford Roadhouse Series of guitar amplifiers are stripped
down and simple to operate: simple yet very versatile.
The Roadhouse 30 Head and 1x12 Combo offer a combination
of enough power to cut through a mix but with a power amp
design that can be pushed into overdrive, giving touch
sensitivity and harmonic richness without too many decibels!
The Roadhouse 50 Head and 2x12 Combo offer more of the
above but with a little extra power, for those players that
need extra punch; the Combo also having the extra 12”
Celestion Vintage 30 to shift more air!
THE CORNFORD ROADHOUSE 30 HEAD
One of our dealers, Andertons, has this to say of the
Roadhouse Series:
"Point to point hand wiring an amp takes a long time and as
such, the cost of the hand wired Cornfords will put them out
of reach of many players. The design team at Cornford began
planning a PCB (printed circuit board) valve amp quite a while
ago, and have taken the time to ensure they get the design
right and find the right company (also UK based) to
manufacture the boards for them. Whilst there is still
something special about the hand wired amps (we don't know
what exactly, we just call it "Mojo"!), Cornford have managed
to design and produce a PCB based tube amp that creates
some fantastic tones, has almost no background noise (a
good sign that the components have all been well placed and
shielded on the PCB), uses the same cabinet construction and
speakers as the hand wired amps, and yet is less than half
the price of the equivalent hand wired model.
If you're looking for a mid priced, gigging, tube amp we can't
recommend the Roadhouse range enough - it really is that
good. We just hope that Cornford can keep up with the
demand!"
THE CORNFORD ROADHOUSE 30 COMBO
Guitarist Magazine gave the Roadhouse 30 combo a 5 out of
5 review & awarded the "Guitarists Gold " award.
Premier Guitar Magazine gave the Roadhouse 30
its"Premier Gear" 5 Star Award.
Guitarrista Spain also gave its 5 Star Award.
THE ROADHOUSE BOOST SWITCH
Roadhouse 30 - Specification
Cathode biased, valve guitar amplifier head and 1 x 12 combo. One channel with
footswitchable boost.
OUTPUT POWER:
30 Watts.
POWER VALVES:
2 x 6l6
PREAMP VALVES:
3 x 12AX7.
From left to right:
Input (1 megohm impedance. Suitable for guitars with most types of pickup. The
amplifier may, in general however, not give good results with the types of pickup
associated with acoustic instruments); Gain (this controls the amount of preamp gain
and hence level of preamp distortion in the amplifier); Boost (this controls the amount
of extra signal sent to the preamp from the first gain stage and the amount of extra
distortion in the preamp. This function is useful for heavier rhythm and lead guitar
playing); Bass (this controls the low frequency response of the preamp); Middle (this
controls the midrange frequency response of the preamp); Treble (this controls the high
FRONT / TOP PANEL: frequency response of the preamp); Send (this socket sends a low level signal (-6dBV)
from the preamp suitable for driving effects pedals or rack processors); Return (the
output signal from your effects units is reintroduced back into the amplifier's signal path
after the preamp, via this socket); Master (this controls the overall output level of the
amplifier and should be adjusted to suit your playing environment); Mains/Standby (this
is a 3-position toggle switch. In the ‘Off' position, no mains power is sent to the
amplifier's circuitry. In the ‘Standby' position, the low voltages are switched on and the
valve heaters are allowed to warm up before the high voltage is applied to them - allow
30 seconds or so in this position to prolong valve life. In the ‘On' position, the amplifier
is ready to play).
From left to right:
Mains inlet socket (this accommodates a standard IEC mains lead. The mains fuse is
contained within a drawer in this socket and should always be replaced with a fuse of
exactly the same type and rating to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock); High
Tension Fuse Holder (this accommodates the high voltage fuse for the amplifier. If it
fails, this may indicate that the output valves have developed a fault. Once again, as
with the mains fuse, it must be replaced with a fuse of the same type and rating);
Speaker Sockets (there are a total of 5 speaker sockets: one is connected to the 16
REAR / BOTTOM
ohm tap, two are connected to the 8 ohm tap [this will accommodate two 16-ohm
PANEL:
speakers or one 8-ohm speaker] and two are connected to the 4-ohm tap [this will
accommodate two 8-ohm speakers or one 4-ohm speaker]. It should be noted that only
one output tap should be used at any one time. That is to say a speaker load may only
be connected to the 16-ohm socket, or one or both 8-ohm sockets, or one or both 4ohm sockets. No other combination should be connected). NB: To avoid damage to your
amplifier, always connect a speaker to the output before switching on; Footswitch
TYPE:
ACCESSORIES:
EFFECTS LOOP:
HARDWARE:
CONSTRUCTION:
TRANSFORMERS:
SPEAKER(S):
REVERB:
FOOTSWITCH:
CABINET:
DIMENSIONS:
WEIGHT:
Socket (this is used to connect the supplied footswitch to the amplifier for remote
switching of the ‘Boost' function and overrides the front panel toggle switch).
All metal footswitch.
Series effects loop. Send level is a nominal –6 dBV. Send impedance is 33k ohms. Return
impedance is 145k ohms. Suitable for foot pedals and rack processors.
Metal corner protectors; top carry handle (head); side metal bar handles (combo).
Quality PCB (printed circuit board) design. UK built.
Custom designed and built by one of the UK's leading manufacturers.
Single 12" Celestion Vintage 30, 8 ohm (combo only).
No.
All metal footswitch, to enable remote switching of the amplifier's ‘Boost' function..
19 mm, lock jointed ply (head) or pine (combo) covered in black ‘Lizard' vinyl with black
grille cloth and white piping.
600 mm (W) 460 mm (H) 300 mm (D) (combo); ? mm (W) ? mm (H) ? mm (D) (head).
25kg (head); TBCkg (combo)
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