Evans AH200

Bernard Beck · Post by **Bernard Beck** » 20 Feb 2015 12:34 pm

At 63 with a bad back, I started to look for lighter gear. The Fender SteelKing is a great amp, but you know how heavy it is.
So looking through different possibilities, I decided to go for the Evans AH200 head. Got it 2 weeks ago, and let me tell you I am more then satisfied.
First test was in my music room hooked to a couple of Lil Texas speakers, using mainly electroacoustic instruments. Great sound, very easy to master, no feedback, purity and clarity at its best.
Next test was rehearsing with my electric rock band
Rodeo drive (www.rodeodrive.fr). I plugged the AH200 in a 300w electrovoice 1x15 baffle. And boy I got an incredible sound coming out of this tiny thing. Really impressive. No one said "the SteelKing sounded better".
So my plans for gigs is to equip 2 small but sturdy 1x12 cabinets with Eminence Beta 12A. Keeping the weight as low as possible.
Plus Scot and Julia Buffington are so kind to deal with.
I am a happy steeler, Evans fan.
Bernard

Bernard Beck · Post by **Bernard Beck** » 21 Feb 2015 12:40 am

http://www.evansamps.com/Products/1/57/ ... -Amplifier

Above is the link to th AH200 page. Considering that this amphead is the small end of the line, which made it easy to ship far away, I really would love to try some day the bigger end of the line build by Scot.
Bernard

Scot Buffington · Post by **Scot Buffington** » 24 Feb 2015 10:02 am

Thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure working on your new Evans rig and getting to know you as a friend.

Bernard Beck · Post by **Bernard Beck** » 17 Sep 2015 1:21 pm

The continuing story of the AH200.
After 7 month of use, I am totally satisfied with this super lightweight amphead.
I've been using it mainly with a couple of 12" cabinets equipped with eminence beta 12 and it sounds great rehearsing or gigging.
Probably 15" speakers would give a fuller sound. I'd be happy to share your speaker experience.
Bernard

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 20 Dec 2015 11:58 am

How does it sound when practicing with headphones?How does it sound connected to a PA in public and/or a recording mixing board in the studio?Thanks !

Bernard Beck · Post by **Bernard Beck** » 20 Dec 2015 10:58 pm

The preamp line out works great. I used it several times. The sound guy did a great job with it.
As far as the headphone output I can only say I tried it once and it sounded good.
Bernard

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 21 Dec 2015 4:48 pm

Thanks !

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