Carr Mercury V 1x12 - Blue/Silver

The Carr Mercury V 1x12 in Blue/Silver stands as a monument to the golden lineage of tone, a boutique amplifier that bridges decades of British and American sound with a grace both refined and ferocious. From its hand-wired circuitry to its luminous finish, it captures the essence of what a small-format Class A amp can truly be: intimate yet explosive, precise yet dripping with soul. Within its shimmering cabinet of North Carolina yellow pine lies a heart that beats with pure tube fire, alive with touch sensitivity and harmonic depth that inspire every phrase to bloom.

At its core, the Mercury V delivers sixteen watts of pure Class A power through a pair of 6V6s, guided by four 12AX7 preamp tubes that shimmer with character. The circuit architecture is a study in musical flexibility. A three-position Boost switch moves effortlessly through eras, channeling the grainy sweetness of 1960s British breakup, the muscular growl of the 70s, and the soaring, saturated sustain of the 90s. Dual Volume controls allow you to choose your path: the classic open chime of parallel input gain stages or the tighter punch and compression of modded series operation. With the built-in attenuator, power can be gracefully scaled from sixteen watts all the way down to whisper-quiet zero, making it equally at home on stage or in a midnight studio session.

Every component of the Mercury V speaks to Carr’s obsession with sonic excellence. Custom USA-made transformers and Solen Fast Cap film power supplies provide a foundation of purity and punch. Jupiter signal capacitors and carbon comp resistors bring the vintage warmth and dynamic response that only hand-wired point-to-point craftsmanship can achieve. The 12-inch Celestion Creamback M-65 speaker translates every nuance with creamy mids, articulate highs, and just the right touch of growl.

The three-band tone stack—Treble, Mid, and Bass—offers fine control without sacrificing musicality, while the lush spring reverb, driven by tubes, adds depth and atmosphere that feels organic and alive. The amp’s line out makes it easy to record or send signal directly to a PA, preserving its character with remarkable integrity.

Finished in radiant Blue and Silver, the Mercury V is as visually striking as it is sonically stunning. It stands as a symbol of Carr’s dedication to American handcraft, a boutique amplifier built not for mass production but for musical devotion. Whether conjuring vintage shimmer, British crunch, or modern roar, the Mercury V 1x12 sings with a voice that feels timeless, articulate, and deeply human—an instrument in its own right, waiting to respond to every spark of inspiration.

Other features include:

• Class A
• 16 Watts full output
• 3 Position Boost switch - British 60s thru 90s output tube overdrive
• Dual Volume controls – Classic Parallel or Modded Series toggle
• Built-in switchable attenuator 16/3 to 0 watts
• Analysis Plus and Transparent cable
• 3 Band Tone Stack – Treble, Mid, Bass
• Recording/PA Line Out
• Celestion Creamback M-65 12”speaker
• Custom Carr Transformers
• All NC yellow pine cabinet
• Spring/Tube Reverb
• 2) 6V6 4) 12AX7
• Hand wired point-to-point in the USA
• Custom USA made transformers, Solen Fast Cap Film Power Supply, US-made Jupiter signal capacitors, carbon comp resistors, and more
• 16 watts
• Push Pull 6V6 - enriched fixed bias
• Single channel: Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb
• 3-position boost switch
• Parallel or series input gain stages
• Built in attenuator 4 to 0 watts or 16 watts full power
• Power: 16 watts full, Attenuated 4 to 0 watts
• Tubes: 4 12AX7, 2 6V6
• Channels: 1
• Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb
• Switches: Series/Parallel Input Gain Toggle, 3-position Boost, Attenuator Toggle
• Footswitch: No
• Reverb: Yes
• FX Loop: No
• #01295

For more information about the Carr Mercury V Amplifier, please contact us.

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