Description
This is a used Soldano Astro 20 amp head. The item pictured is the one you will receive. It has been tested and gone over by the experts at our shop to ensure it’s working properly and is free of issues, unless otherwise noted in this listing. Please read the description carefully and check over all photos for condition and wear. We do our best to describe all items as best as possible and note any wear we find, but please be considerate that it is a used piece and it won’t be perfect. We pack all items with care when shipping them. If you have any questions about this or any other piece of gear we have, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help!
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Condition Notes:
– Condition: 9/10
– Any wear of note: This amp is in really amazing shape overall and very clean! There’s a couple of extremely light scuffs in the tolex upon close inspection, but hardly worth noting. Really very clean and in full working order!
– General notes: The Astro 20 is such an outstanding amp from Soldano! It takes the standard tube amp and kicks up several notches. With 3 channels, 4 different Galaxies, IR’s, MIDI programming and so much more! All while making sure it’s still, at heart, a stellar sounding 20-watt all tube amp head! So many incredible tones to keep you inspired and so much versatility to gear it for any gig!
– Accessories included: 4-button MIDI footswitch, footswitch cable and power cable only.
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From Soldano:
ASTRO-20
3 CHANNEL ALL-TUBE HEAD – 20 WATTS – 4 GALAXY – IR EQUIPPED
The ASTRO-20 is a 3-channel, 4-Galaxy, assembled-in-USA head that combines authentic all-tube tone with features ideal for today’s modern guitarist. Mike Soldano designed this sonic powerhouse to be a fully featured versatile 20w guitar amplifier. The ASTRO-20 can also be used as a stand-alone cab-less amplifier ideal for live sound, rehearsal and studio recording sessions, thanks to the DSP powered IR cabinet simulation.
The simple front panel design of the ASTRO-20 lets you save any combination of the channels, Galaxies, and IRs and quickly recall them with the included 4-button MIDI footswitch. The free downloadable Soldano Editor Software makes organizing presets and integrating your own IRs fast and easy.
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3-CHANNELS OF All-tube Tone
Despite its incredible onboard control, the ASTRO-20 is a straightforward, all-tube amplifier that is powered by two 6V6 power tubes and four 12AX7 pre-amp tubes. There are three channels to select: Clean, Overdrive 1 or Overdrive 2. The Clean/Green Galaxy is a high-headroom circuit reminiscent of classic American combo amps. It ranges from crystal clean to slightly pushed crunchy tones dialed in with a single Tone knob and a 3-way Bright switch. Overdrive 1 and Overdrive 2 include independent Volume and Gain with a shared 3-band EQ. The Blue, Purple, and Red Galaxies can be assigned independently to each of the Overdrive channels via the Galaxy select switch.
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THE Galaxies
The Blue Galaxy ranges from bluesy cleans to fat and sparkly hard rock tones. The Purple Galaxy takes over where Blue leaves off, delivering higher gain and a tighter response. The Red Galaxy takes you on a journey starting from Soldano’s iconic lead tones to a new phenomenal high-gain universe. The Blue, Purple and Red Galaxies can be assigned to Overdrive 1 or Overdrive 2 independently and saved for instant recall.
The ASTRO-20 lets you customize the overdrive channels to YOUR needs. For example, you can select the Red Galaxy for both OD 1 and OD 2 (and set the Volume and Gain differently on each channel), or OD1 as Blue and OD2 as Red, or OD1 as Purple and OD2 as Red – the combinations are endless.
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A UNIVERSE OF TONE Cab Sim Onboard
Impulse response cabinet simulation is an essential tool for modern guitarists. The ASTRO-20 offers six onboard IR slots to choose from. Each expertly recorded IR can be assigned to each channel/galaxy independently, ensuring you get the perfect tone and speaker response, whether running direct onstage, recording, or utilizing the amp’s headphone output for silent at-home practice. Add and manage your own IRs using the included Soldano Editor Software.
EASY TO DIAL IN Toneshaping
The wide range master Presence control takes you from a tight and mid-focused response to an open, three-dimensional feel. The 3-positon Depth switch fine-tunes the power amp’s bass response. You can boost or cut the bass using this switch. Depth cut is ideal for extended range, low-tuned guitars, allowing you to cut through the mix. Depth boost beefs up single-coil guitars and at lower volumes enriches the bass response.
4-BUTTON MIDI FOOTSWITCH MIDI Control
An included 4-button MIDI footswitch lets you save and access any combination of channels, Galaxies, and onboard IRs. The amp also accepts external MIDI switchers and controllers, giving you up to 128 user-created presets. You can assign and organize your presets with the included Soldano Editor Software.
STUDIO AND STAGE READY Cabless Operation
The ASTRO-20 allows you safely go to the front of house, a recording device, or use your headphones without connecting to a speaker cabinet.
If you want authentic Soldano tube tone with the modern flexibility of digital control, the Soldano Astro-20 is the amp for you.
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Soldano Editor Software
The Soldano Editor Software features an intuitive user interface, allowing you to easily assign Galaxies to the Overdrive channels, select different IRs for all three channels, load and organize your IR library, and save up to 128 MIDI presets.
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ASTRO-20 Features
- 20W lightweight all-tube guitar amplifier
- 3 Independent Channels
- Overdrive Galaxies
- BLUE Galaxy ranges from bluesy cleans to fat and sparkly hard rock tones
- PURPLE Galaxy ranges from hard rock to punchy high gain drive with a tighter response
- RED Galaxy with the famous sought after SOLDANO lead overdrive tone
- Low Latency IR Cabinet simulation (bypassable)
- 6 IR presets, individually programmable per channel – these are the planets around the star.
- Included 4 button programmable MIDI foot switch pedal
- USB Software Editor
ASSEMBLED In the USA
Just like Soldano’s flagship amplifier the SLO-100, the ASTRO 20 is created to be the best. That’s why each one is assembled in the US, using premium worldwide components. If you want to add the SLO’s groundbreaking voice to your rig with more tone shaping options than ever before, and without the size and ground rattling power of the 100-watt version, the Soldano ASTRO 20 is the amp for you.
With our limited 5-year warranty, we proudly stand by every Soldano amplifier we build.
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Specifications
POWER: 20W lightweight all-tube guitar amplifier
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DESCRIPTION
Cascading-gain preamp design
3 Independent Channels
- Master: Volume, Presence and 3 position Depth switch
- Clean channel (Green galaxy) – Volume, Tone, and 3-way Bright Switch, ranges crystal clean to pushed crunchy tones
- Overdrive channels – Independent Gain and Volume per channel, Shared Bass, Middle, and Treble controls, Overdrive 1 and Overdrive 2 can be independently programmed to Blue, Purple, or Red galaxies.
- Overdrive Galaxies
- Blue Galaxy ranges from bluesy cleans to fat and sparkly hard rock tones
- Purple Galaxy ranges from hard rock to punchy high gain drive with a tighter response
- Red Galaxy with the famous sought after Soldano lead overdrive tone
- Included 4 button programmable MIDI foot switch pedal
- 7-Pin MIDI Cable Included
- Ultra-transparent series FX loop
- XLR Balanced Output with Ground Lift
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IMPULSE RESPONSES AND MIDI
Low Latency IR Cabinet simulation (bypassable)
6 IR presets, individually programmable per channel – these are the planets around the star.
- Load your own IRs via the Software Editor
MIDI programmable (up to 128 presets)
MIDI/Footswitch Input
- Included 4 button programmable MIDI foot switch pedal
- 7-Pin MIDI Cable Included
- USB Software Editor
- Includes a 6’ USB Cable
Cab-less operation
Headphone Output with dedicated Volume control
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WEIGHT: 26 lbs.
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SIZE: 19” (W) x 9.75” (D) x 9” (H)
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PREAMP TUBES: 4 x 12AX7
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POWER TUBES: 2 x 6V6
