What tubes does the Crate V16 Palomino use?

The Crate V16 Palomino uses 1× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2× EL84 power tubes.

When was the Crate V16 Palomino produced?

The Crate V16 Palomino was produced 2004–2008.

Crate V16 Palomino preset

Verified · 80/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The Crate Palomino V16 is a 16-watt push-pull EL84 combo, stepping up from the V8 with more headroom and volume. It delivers warm, chimey tube tone accessible to players on a budget, and has a small but loyal following.

Years produced: 2004–2008
Made in: USA
Wattage: 16W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 1× 12AX7
Power tubes: 2× EL84

Tags: american, modern, clean.

Schematic-derived preset files for 16 Fractal and Line 6 modelers: Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, Axe-Fx III, FM3, FM9, and the full Helix family (Floor, LT, Rack, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL, Native).

Gridleak extracts amp parameters from original circuit schematics using AI vision — component values, gain staging, tone stack topology, tube types — then generates native preset files for every supported modeler. Every extraction is scored 0–100 and the score is published.