What tubes does the Kitty Hawk Quatro use?

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

When was the Kitty Hawk Quatro produced?

The Kitty Hawk Quatro was produced 1988–1993.

Kitty Hawk Quatro preset

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The Kitty Hawk Quatro is a four-channel tube head offering expanded tonal options compared to the M3, with dedicated voicings for clean, blues, crunch, and lead playing styles. Its switching system is guitar-friendly with MIDI capability for programmable channel selection. The Quatro represented Kitty Hawk's push into the professional touring market of the late 1980s.

Years produced: 1988–1993
Made in: USA
Wattage: 100W
Channels: 4
Preamp tubes: 6x 12AX7
Power tubes: 4x 6L6

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