Supro Black Magick Reverb 1696RT – 1x12 Tube Combo Amplifier – Excellent Condition
Now available at BCR Music & Sound, this Supro Black Magick Reverb 1696RT delivers the unmistakable vintage-inspired tone that modern players chase—without the compromises. Designed in collaboration with Jimmy Page, the Black Magick series captures everything from chimey cleans to rich, harmonically complex overdrive, with an incredibly responsive feel.
This example is in Excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of use. There are a few small areas of light fraying on the grill cloth (see photos), but no tears, dents, or structural issues. The amp is fully functional and performs exactly as it should.
The Black Magick Reverb is known for its linked-channel design, allowing you to blend Normal and Bright channels for a wide range of tonal textures. The onboard tube-driven reverb and tremolo circuits are lush, musical, and highly usable—making this amp equally at home in the studio or on stage.
Specifications:
- Model: Supro Black Magick Reverb 1696RT
- Power Output: 25 Watts
- Speaker: 1x12” Supro BD12 (8 ohms)
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Tubes:
- Power: 2 x 6973
- Preamp: 4 x 12AX7
- Rectifier: Solid State
- Channels: Dual (Normal & Bright, linkable)
- Controls: Volume (per channel), Treble, Bass, Reverb, Tremolo Speed & Depth
- Effects: Tube-driven Reverb & Tremolo
- Cabinet: Custom Supro Black Rhino Hide tolex with vintage-style grill cloth
- Inputs: 2 per channel
- Footswitch: Not included (if applicable – adjust if needed)
- Made in USA
Condition Notes:
- Excellent overall condition
- Light cosmetic wear only
- Minor fraying on grill cloth (purely cosmetic)
- No tears, dents, or structural damage
- Electronics: 100% functional
- Ready to plug in and play
Why It Matters:
If you’ve ever played a Supro, you know—they don’t just sound good, they feel right. The Black Magick Reverb nails everything from jangly vintage cleans to thick, saturated British-style drive, with a dynamic response that reacts to your picking and volume control like a true vintage amp.