Grid1 unveils lithium-battery powered tube amp
California-based Grid1 will debut the market’s first professional 60-watt tube amplifier to be powered by rechargeable lithium batteries at NAMM next month. The G1 BTD212, expected to go on sale during the first quarter, is expected to run up to six hours on its built-in batteries. The amp can also run on standard AC power. The G1 offers clean and distortion tube channels, tone controls for each channel (treble/mid/bass), a proprietary reverb circuit on both channels, and an effects send/return. The G1 measures 27” x 10” x 19”, and at 40 pounds, it weighs less than most comparable tube guitar amplifiers. Suggested retail price of the unit is $3,995.
