What tubes does the Soldano Atomic16 use?

The Soldano Atomic16 uses 3x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2x EL84 power tubes.

When was the Soldano Atomic16 produced?

The Soldano Atomic16 was produced 2000–2010.

Soldano Atomic16 preset

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The Soldano Atomic 16 is a 16-watt all-tube head delivering high-gain tones in a compact, affordable package aimed at players who want Soldano's signature sound without the cost of the SLO-100. Its single channel covers everything from edge-of-breakup crunch to full saturated lead, sharing the same gain topology philosophy as the larger models. The Atomic 16 brought Soldano's high-gain character to a broader audience.

Years produced: 2000–2010
Made in: USA
Wattage: 16W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 3x 12AX7
Power tubes: 2x EL84

Tags: high-gain.

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