MkII
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EARTHLING MKII
New sounds spawn from the Earthling and its Green predecessors - known for their vocal-like cleans, mid-focused guttural crunch, and verge-of-collapse overdrive. The Earthling MkII features a wholly redesigned dual-channel layout and expanded feature set, creating an even wider tonal habitat: cleaner cleans and crushing high gain tones with every shade in between.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES
- Dual Channel design (panel and foot-switchable) with individual Gain and Loudness controls
- Independent L.F.V. (Low Frequency Voice) controls for each channel to sculpt preamp bass response and feel
- Channel A: Vintage-voiced with extended gain range, from clean to mid-forward overdrive
- Channel B: High gain channel that dovetails with Channel A. From light warm drive to saturated high gain
- Wide-range, but musical Treble, Middle, Bass shared EQ that works seamlessly with both channels
- Presence power amp EQ
- Foot-switchable tube-buffered series effects loop
- User-adjustable bias control and test points on chassis for easy biasing and tube swaps
- Two switchable 4, 8, or 16 Ohms outputs
- Available in 50W or 100W with your choice of 6L6 or EL34 output tubes, or 200W powered by 4 x KT88 output tubes
CONSTRUCTION
- Rugged, reliable, and low-noise design
- Custom USA-made Heyboer transformers
- Premium tested and matched JJ preamp and output tubes, backed by a 6-month warranty
- Chassis-mounted pots, switches, and tube sockets for durability and easy access
- 2 oz. trace, double-sided plated-through-hole circuit boards with modular layout for maximum reliability
- High-quality components throughout
- Included custom powder-coated footswitch
- Hand-crafted, void-free Baltic birch head cabinet
- 12 ga. laser-machined aluminum chassis
- Black powder-coated aluminum control panels
- Custom Tolex, stain, and hardware options
- Handbuilt in the Pacific Northwest
DETAILS
GAIN & TONE CONTROL
The Earthling MkII now comes standard with two flexible foot-switchable channels. Channel A has an increased sweep from clean to crunch with more headroom available from the MkI version, giving more clean range and punch with hotter pickups, down-tunings, and bass. It still has all the edge-of-break-up and mid-gain sounds of the original, perfectly voiced cleans-with-character optimized to slam with overdrive and fuzz pedals. At the top of the range, classic crunch tones emerge with just the right amount of compression.
Channel B overlaps with Channel A's gain range for increased flexibility. From there, Channel B ventures into high gain while preserving the Earthling's core tone, creating a unified and seamless sound when switching between channels and levels of saturation.
The two channels don’t just differ in gain - they are individually adjustable through the unique L.F.V. (Low Frequency Voice) controls. With clean and mid-gain tones, the L.F.V. shapes the deep low-end and low-mids for a lean or thick tone. On higher gain sounds, the L.F.V. adjusts the feel and character of overdrive, from quick and focused to thick and sludgy.
And of course with the Gain dimed and the L.F.V. maxed, you can achieve the classic blown-out distortion this circuit is known for. But unlike vintage amps, the Earthling MkII can achieve the super thick compressed overdrive without suffering from the nearly unplayable slow feel, and remains responsive under the fingers.
The MkII also adds two new EQ controls to the original Treble & Bass from the MkI - a wide-range Middle EQ and Presence control. The Middle knob can completely transform the amp's voicing, providing a deep cut for a familiar clean tone and modern high gain clarity, or broad midrange that gives thickness to single-coils and pushes high gain sounds through the most dense mixes. Finally, the Presence control adjusts the upper-mid and treble in the power amp section allowing for smoother or more aggressive voicing to for the overall tone.
EFFECTS LOOP
Another new addition is the foot-switchable tube-buffered series effects loop. The loop is transparent and provides an extremely low impedance for driving effects pedals and long cable runs with ease. Typically an effects loop cannot be incorporated effectively in this type circuit topology, but here it's implemented seamlessly without compromise.
VOLUME CONTROL & OUTPUT POWER
Dual Loudness controls transparently vary the overall volume of the amp down to bedroom levels without sucking your tone. And like all of our amplifiers, they are available in 50W, 100W (EL34 or 6L6) and 200W (KT88) versions.
The Earthling MkII now comes standard with two flexible foot-switchable channels. Channel A has an increased sweep from clean to crunch with more headroom available from the MkI version, giving more clean range and punch with hotter pickups, down-tunings, and bass. It still has all the edge-of-break-up and mid-gain sounds of the original, perfectly voiced cleans-with-character optimized to slam with overdrive and fuzz pedals. At the top of the range, classic crunch tones emerge with just the right amount of compression.
Channel B overlaps with Channel A's gain range for increased flexibility. From there, Channel B ventures into high gain while preserving the Earthling's core tone, creating a unified and seamless sound when switching between channels and levels of saturation.
The two channels don’t just differ in gain - they are individually adjustable through the unique L.F.V. (Low Frequency Voice) controls. With clean and mid-gain tones, the L.F.V. shapes the deep low-end and low-mids for a lean or thick tone. On higher gain sounds, the L.F.V. adjusts the feel and character of overdrive, from quick and focused to thick and sludgy.
And of course with the Gain dimed and the L.F.V. maxed, you can achieve the classic blown-out distortion this circuit is known for. But unlike vintage amps, the Earthling MkII can achieve the super thick compressed overdrive without suffering from the nearly unplayable slow feel, and remains responsive under the fingers.
The MkII also adds two new EQ controls to the original Treble & Bass from the MkI - a wide-range Middle EQ and Presence control. The Middle knob can completely transform the amp's voicing, providing a deep cut for a familiar clean tone and modern high gain clarity, or broad midrange that gives thickness to single-coils and pushes high gain sounds through the most dense mixes. Finally, the Presence control adjusts the upper-mid and treble in the power amp section allowing for smoother or more aggressive voicing to for the overall tone.
EFFECTS LOOP
Another new addition is the foot-switchable tube-buffered series effects loop. The loop is transparent and provides an extremely low impedance for driving effects pedals and long cable runs with ease. Typically an effects loop cannot be incorporated effectively in this type circuit topology, but here it's implemented seamlessly without compromise.
VOLUME CONTROL & OUTPUT POWER
Dual Loudness controls transparently vary the overall volume of the amp down to bedroom levels without sucking your tone. And like all of our amplifiers, they are available in 50W, 100W (EL34 or 6L6) and 200W (KT88) versions.
PRICING
Output Power |
$ |
50W |
$2449.00 |
100W |
$2599.00 |
200W |
$2949.00 |
Specifications
Preamp Tubes |
(5) 12AX7 |
Output Tubes |
6L6 or EL34 50W (2) & 100W (4), KT88 200W (4) |
Effects Loop |
Foot-switchable tube-buffered |
Speaker Outputs |
Dual outputs: Selectable between 4Ω, 8Ω & 16Ω |
Controls |
Gain A, L.F.V. A, Gain B, L.F.V. B Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Loudness A, Loudness B On/Standby/Off Switch |
Included Accessories |
Dual button footswitch, TRS footswitch cable, IEC power cable |
Dimensions |
24” W x 10.875” D x 11” H (11.625 including rubber feet) |
Weight |
50W: 40 lbs 100W: 45 lbs 200W 60 lbs |
