Ashdown SX-5H 5-Watt All-Tube Guitar Amp Head
The Ashdown SX-5H is a compact 5-watt all-tube guitar amp head built for players who want real valve response in a practical, lower-wattage format. With a JJ Electronics ECC83 preamp tube, JJ Electronics EL84 output valve, genuine Accutronics reverb, effects loop, aux input, speaker-emulated recording output, and 8 ohm / 16 ohm speaker outputs, the SX-5H gives guitarists classic tube feel with useful modern features for home, studio, rehearsal, and small-stage use.
Compact All-Tube Guitar Tone
The SX-5H delivers up to 5 watts of output from a JJ Electronics EL84 valve, paired with a JJ Electronics ECC83 preamp tube for warm, responsive tube character. Its single-channel layout keeps the amp straightforward, while bass, middle, treble, and master volume controls provide simple, musical tone shaping.
Studio and Practice Friendly
The SX-5H includes a genuine Accutronics reverb block, series effects loop, aux input for backing tracks, and a speaker mute switch for silent recording that activates the headphone output. The recording output is filtered to simulate the response of a Celestion Alnico speaker, making the amp useful for quiet practice and direct recording setups.
Key Features
- 5-watt all-tube guitar amp head
- 1 x JJ Electronics ECC83 preamp tube
- 1 x JJ Electronics EL84 output valve
- Single-channel preamp with genuine Accutronics reverb block
- Bass, middle, treble, and master volume controls
- Stealth switch for reduced volume and speaker tone compensation
- Series effects loop
- Aux input for backing tracks or MP3 players
- Speaker mute switch for silent recording/headphone use
- Speaker-emulated recording output
- 16 ohm and 8 ohm speaker outputs for compatible guitar cabinets
- Plywood, Tolex-covered head enclosure
Specifications
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Model: SX-5H
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UPC: 607469928045
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Series: Ashdown SX Series
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Type: All-tube guitar amp head
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Power output: Up to 5 watts
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Preamp tube: 1 x JJ Electronics ECC83
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Output valve: 1 x JJ Electronics EL84
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Reverb: Genuine Accutronics reverb block
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Effects loop: Series send/return loop
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Speaker outputs: 16 ohm and 8 ohm
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Dimensions: 220 x 435 x 240 mm
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Weight: 9.2 kg / approximately 20.3 lb
ECG Music is an authorized Ashdown dealer.
