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Unleash your guitar’s full potential with the Supro S6698 Sportsman, a guitar amplifier head designed for musicians who crave authentic vintage tones. This amp head is a part of Supro's esteemed line, known for delivering a classic American sound that has defined countless records. Whether you’re playing small gigs or recording in the studio, the Supro S6698 Sportsman provides a flexible and robust platform to explore your sound.

Featuring a powerful 25-watt Class A amplifier, this unit offers a pristine, clean tone that seamlessly transitions into a warm, natural overdrive when pushed. Its simplistic control layout includes input for guitar, volume, and tone controls, making it easy to dial in your desired sound without getting lost in a sea of knobs. The Supro S6698 Sportsman is also equipped with a straightforward, all-tube signal path, ensuring that your guitar’s natural voice is preserved and enhanced.

Designed with the modern guitarist in mind, this amplifier head includes a line output for easy direct recording and a speaker output for connecting to any speaker cabinet of your choice. The Supro S6698 Sportsman is a versatile tool that suits a variety of musical styles, from blues and classic rock to ambient and indie genres.

Key Features:

25-watt Class A power amplifier
All-tube signal path
Simple control layout with volume and tone controls
Guitar input and line output
Speaker output compatible with various cabinets
Ideal for both gigging and studio recording

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Replace power supply capacitors and install a 3-prong grounded cord. Original Mallory cap cans should be replaced to prevent damage.
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Clean all potentiometers and switches with DeOxit to address static and cutting out issues, which can also be caused by bad capacitors.
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If present, remove the "death cap" for safety. Original power tubes should be retained if still functional as they have significant value.
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Supro amps, like this model, are highly valued among vintage enthusiasts and are noted for their potential loudness and desirable tone, reminiscent of early Zeppelin recordings.
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Despite high asking prices in sales posts, actual bids are scarce, indicating potential overvaluation unless fully restored.
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Artist usage

See how Josh Homme uses Supro S6698 Sportsman

Josh Homme

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Kyuss

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Seen being played at Austin City Limits in 2010.

See how Eric Clapton uses Supro S6698 Sportsman

Eric Clapton

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Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Eric Clapton owned a mid-1960s Supro S6698 Sportsman amplifier, as documented by Bonhams.

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