Crate Palomino V8 preset

Verified · 85/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The Palomino V8 is a 5-watt valve combo from Crate's Palomino series, aimed at home playing and recording. An op-amp input stage with a gain control feeds one dual triode: the first half drives a passive tone network with a single Shape control and a level pot, the second half drives a single-ended, cathode-biased EL84 with no negative feedback. A line out and a solid-state rectifier complete it, so it can be pushed hard at low volume.

• Wattage: 5W
• Channels: 1
• Power tubes: 1× EL84

Tags: american, low-wattage, practice.

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