What tubes does the Kitty Hawk Kittyhawk M1 use?

The Kitty Hawk Kittyhawk M1 uses 4x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4x 6L6 power tubes.

When was the Kitty Hawk Kittyhawk M1 produced?

The Kitty Hawk Kittyhawk M1 was produced 1981–1987.

Kitty Hawk Kittyhawk M1 preset

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The Kitty Hawk M1 was the original flagship model from the Austin boutique, establishing the brand's identity with a powerful clean channel and a rich, harmonically complex overdrive. Its circuit is heavily influenced by the classic American topology while adding gain-staging innovations that allow the overdrive to remain clear and defined even at high gain settings. The M1 is the most historically significant Kitty Hawk model.

Years produced: 1981–1987
Made in: USA
Wattage: 100W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 4x 12AX7
Power tubes: 4x 6L6

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