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DescriptionModel
A powerful, ultra-high gain amp that is ideal for heavy rock and
metal. Use the Mids knob to set an ideal amount of scoop or boost.
Modern American Stack
Although a powerful, high-gain amp, this model offers a smooth
transition between gain settings and excellent natural compression.
It is a great choice for fast soloing and for two- and three-note
chords.
High Octane Stack
An aggressive-sounding amp with spiky highs and noisy harmonics,
especially at high gain settings. Try the Turbo Stack when you need
to slice through a mix.
Turbo Stack
Tip: Combining the Turbo Stack with distortion and fuzz pedals may actually diminish
the amp’s edge. A dry sound is often the best choice for high-impact riffs.
Additional Combos
The combos and utility models in this category are versatile amps that can be used for a
wide variety of musical styles.
DescriptionModel
A 1 x 12" combo based on boutique combos of the 1980s and 1990s
that use multiple gain stages to generate smooth, sustain-heavy
distortion without sacrificing bold, bright, clean sounds.
Studio Combo
A 2 x 12" combo inspired by high-end modern amps that combine
the sounds of several great 1960s combos. It excels at shimmering
clean tones and crunch tones, making it a good choice when you
want an old-fashioned flavor, but with the crisp highs and defined
lows of a modern amplifier.
Boutique Retro Combo
A 1 x 8" combo based on the inexpensive amps sold in American
department stores in the 1960s. Despite their limited features and
budget workmanship, these amps are the secret behind the sound
of many rock, blues, and punk players. The clean sounds are warm,
and distorted sounds are thick and satisfying, despite the small
speaker.
Pawnshop Combo
As the name suggests, a preamp stage with no coloration. You
should note that the Transparent Preamp is activated in the Amp
pop-up menu, not in the Model pop-up menu.
Transparent Preamp
Tip: Try pairing the Studio Combo amp with one of the 4 x 12" cabinets for a heavier
sound. The Boutique Retro Amp has very sensitive tone controls, providing countless
tonal shadings. Even extreme settings can yield great results. Combine the Pawnshop
Combo amp with Pedalboard’s Hi Drive or Candy Fuzz stompboxes to emulate hard rock
tones of the late 1960s. See Distortion Pedals and Pedalboard.
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