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DescriptionModel
A 1 x 12" combo with half the power of the British Combo, this amp
offers a slightly darker, less open tone.
Small British Combo
A 2 x 12" combo that is a modern take on the original 1960s sound.
The tone is thicker, with stronger lows and milder highs than the
other British Combos.
Boutique British Combo
Tip: Using high Treble and Presence knob settings that might become strident on other
amp types can sound great with the British Combos.
British Alternatives
The late 1960s amplifier heads and combos that inspired the Sunshine models are loud
and aggressive, with full-bodied mid frequencies. These amps are not just for single note
solos and power chords, as they can sound great with big, open chords—one reason
why they were embraced by the “Brit-pop bands of the 1990s. The Stadium amps are
famed for their ability to play ultra-loud without dissolving into mushy distortion. They
retain crisp treble and superb note definition, even at maximum gain settings.
DescriptionModel
A robust-sounding head paired with a 4 x 12" cabinet. Its a great
choice for powerful pop-rock chords.
Sunshine Stack
A 1 x 12" combo based on a modern amp known for a “big amp
sound. It is brighter than the Sunshine Stack head, with a touch of
1960s British Combo flavor.
Small Sunshine Combo
A classic head and 4 x 12" cabinet configuration popular with 1970s
arena rock bands. Its tones are cleaner than other Amp Designer
4 x 12" stacks, while still retaining body and impact. A good choice
if you need power and clarity.
Stadium Stack
A 2 x 12" combo based on a modern amp. The tone is a little
smoother and rounder than that of the Stadium Stack.
Stadium Combo
Tip: The tone of the Sunshine Stack can seem dark at times, but a high Treble knob setting
opens up the sound. While the Small Sunshine Combo sounds great with its default
1 x 12" cabinet, it also shines through a 4 x 12" cabinet. The Stadium amps can be slow
to distort, so most famous users have paired them with aggressive fuzz pedals. Try
combining it with Pedalboard’s Candy Fuzz or Fuzz Machine stompboxes. See Distortion
Pedals and Pedalboard.
Metal Stacks
The Metal Stack models are inspired by the powerful, ultra-high gain amplifier heads that
put the “chunk” into modern hard rock and metal music. All are paired with 4 x 12"
cabinets. Their signature tones range from heavy distortion to extremely heavy distortion.
If you want powerful lows, razor-edged highs, and serious sustain, these are the models
you should look to first.
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