Cornford MK50 MKII Valve Guitar Head
Cornford amps are designed & hand built in the UK, using the finest quality techniques for cabinet building & amp making. Andertons have been long time fans of Cornford amps - it's hard to describe exactly what it is that puts such a big smile on our faces whenever we play through one of these amps - we call it "Cornford Mojo".
Because Cornford Amps are designed & built in the UK (they get made, drive about 60 miles to Guildford & then you buy it!) they are incredibly good value when compared to similarly built amps from America. Typically on US hand built amps, there will be shipping, duty & a UK distribution margin added to the price - this will generaly add about 50% onto the selling price. So a Cornford amp that sells for about £1000 will be equivalent in terms of build quality to a US made amp costing around £1500!
Check out our video demo of the Cornford MK50 MKII Head and Cab with Rob Chappers Below
To hear more Andertons Cornford Videos including some info on how the amps are constructed and how the switchable output valves affect the sound - click here.
Please also have a look in our user reviews section to hear from genuine customers who have bought Cornford amps. Without exception the reviews are incredibly positive.
Here's what Cornford say about the MK50H mk2
MK50H II OVERVIEW:
Amplifier type: Head
Wattage: 50 Watts
Features: 2 x FX loops
MK50H II - Story
Following on from the success of the original MK50H, Cornford have created the MK50H II. Completely redesigned, it incorporates the great Overdrive Channel found in the original, with the addition of a seperate Clean Channel, dual switchable and assignable FX loops and bias switchable for 6L6 power valves (supplied as standard) or EL34.
"The Mark II version of Cornford's flagship is by far and away the best two-channel amp ever to come out of this country" - Guitarist Magazine
THE MK50H II's FOOTSWITCH
The addition of the seperate clean channel on this amp takes it into the realms of best channel switcher in the world.
If two channels doesn't sound that many, consider the available options...
1) Clean Channel with Master 1
2) Overdrive Channel with Master 1
3) Clean Channel with Master 2
4) Overdrive Channel with Master 2
5) Overdrive Channel with Overdrive switched on through Master 1
6) Overdrive Channel with Overdrive switched on through Master 2
Then add in the two FX loops possibly with eqs/boosts in there... I'm losing count already!
Guitarista Spain gave the MK50H II its 5 Star Award.
Guitarist Magazine gave the MK50H II a 5 out of 5 review & awarded the "Guitarists Gold " award.
This amp is Cornford's most complex offering to date, allowing the user ultimate tonal and operational versatility.
MK50H II - Specification
TYPE: All valve, twin channel head with solid-state rectification. Footswitchable master volumes and gain/overdrive.
OUTPUT POWER: 50 Watts
POWER VALVES: 2 x 6L6. Switchable bias for EL34 output valves.
PREAMP VALVES: 4 x ECC83 / 12AX7.
FRONT PANEL: From left to right:
Input socket; Clean Channel Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass; Channel Toggle Switch; Overdrive Channel Gain, Overdrive, Bass, Middle, Treble and Volume; Master 1; Master 2; Presence; Resonance; Three-way Mains Toggle with LED indicator.
REAR PANEL: From left to right:
Mains Inlet; Mains Fuse; H.T. Fuse; Speaker Impedance Selector 4, 8 or 16 ohms; Speaker Sockets; Effects Loop 2 send and Return; Effects Loop 1 send and Return; Footswitch Socket.
ACCESSORIES: Footswitch and top quality multicore cable wired to Neutrik connectors; mains lead - 10 feet long (at least it'll reach the floor if you're using two cabinets), moulded plugs each end; speaker lead - 2 feet top quality 8mm cable with nickel plated Neutrik jacks.
EFFECTS LOOP: Dual series FX loops which can be individually switched or set to channels.
HARDWARE: All corners, screws, cup washers, handle fixings etc are nickel plated. Grills are bespoke CNC punched and powder coated. 14 gauge (2mm) powder coated chassis with 14 gauge base / screening plate secured to chassis with 4 machine screws. Leather handle.
CONSTRUCTION: Totally handbuilt and point-to-point hand wired in the UK.
TRANSFORMERS: Custom designed in house and hand wound.
SPEAKER(S): Not applicable.
REVERB: No.
FOOTSWITCH: Five button footswitch - 14 gauge, powder coated metal with LED indicators for Channel, Master 2, Overdrive, Effects Loop 2 and Effects Loop Auto Assign.
CABINET: Birch ply.
DIMENSIONS: 660 mm (W) 270 mm (H) 235 mm (D).
WEIGHT: 21kg / 45lb.
