Swart AST Pro Atomic Space Tone Pro
Made In: Wilmington, North Carolina USA

Specifications:

Power: 20 Watts
Power Tubes: 2 6V6GT
Preamp Tubes: 1 12AX7
Tremolo/Reverb Tubes: 12AX
Rectifier Tube: 5AR4 tube rectifier
Speaker: 1 12" Celestion G12H-30 ~ UK "Heritage" Version

Construction

Cabinet: Hand-made, Figured-Joined Pine
Covering: Dark Laquered Tweed w/ Dual Piping & Contrasting Light Grill
Control Panel: Back
Controls: Volume, Tone, Space, Depth, Speed, Internal/External Speaker Switch

Dimensions

Width: 15 1/2"
Height: 18 7/8"
Depth: 10 1/8"
Weight: 31 Lbs

Comments

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 elan. Introducing the AST PRO, which offers everything the AST is famous for, plus the following mods:

- Deeper Cab w/Recessed Chassis for Protection
- Chassis Elevated to accommodate Larger Speaker
- Celestion G12H-30 ~ UK "Heritage" Version
- Celestion Blue 12 Alnico for **ULTIMATE TONE BEAST
- Rear Panel w/Switchable External Out & Enlarged Port
- Optional Export Transformer/Plug Mod ~ $30
- Dark Lacquer w/Dual Piping & contrasting Light Grill
- Extra Large Rubber Feet for Vibration/Protection

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).