ValveTone Trainwreck Clone Head 50 Watt + 15" Cabinet

ValveTone Amplification was a boutique Australian amp builder founded by Darryl Hoy, whose lifelong dedication to valve amplification earned deep respect within the local guitar community. Darryl built each amplifier by hand with an obsessive focus on tone, feel, and reliability. Following his passing, ValveTone amps stand as a lasting reflection of his commitment to craftsmanship and great sounding valve designs.

The Newcastle 50 is ValveTone’s take on the Trainwreck inspired circuit, delivering exceptional dynamics, rich harmonic content, and extreme touch sensitivity. Powered by two EL34 output valves and a 12AX7 driven preamp, it responds directly to pick attack and guitar volume changes, moving from articulate cleans to saturated, harmonically complex overdrive with ease.

The ValveTone head is accompanied by an EB speaker cabinet loaded with an Altec 418-8H Series II 15" speaker, pairing high-powered amplification with one of the most articulate and efficient drivers ever produced. The Altec’s tight low end, forward mids and shimmering high-frequency detail complement the head beautifully, delivering enormous clean headroom and exceptional note definition. Together, the combination produces a bold, three-dimensional sound with clarity, punch and projection in abundance, equally suited to expansive cleans and focused, articulate overdrive.

Built in Australia, the Newcastle 50 is a powerful and expressive amplifier suited to players who value feel and interaction over compressed gain.

Specs:

Model: ValveTone Newcastle 50

Power Section: 2 × EL34

Preamp Tubes: 12 × 12AX7

Power Output: 50 watts

Circuit Style: Trainwreck inspired

Construction: Hand built valve amplifier

Format: Head with custom designed 15 inch cabinet

Made in: Australia