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12Logic Pro Effects
British Stacks
The British Stack models are based on the 50- and 100-watt amplifier heads that have
largely defined the sound of heavy rock, especially when paired with 4 x 12” cabinets. At
medium gain settings, these amps are suitable for thick chords and riffs. Raising the gain
yields lyrical solo tones and powerful rhythm guitar parts. Complex peaks and dips across
the tonal spectrum keep the tones clear and appealing, even when heavy distortion is used.
Model Description
Vintage British Stack Captures the sound of a late 1960s 50-watt amp famed for its powerful,
smooth distortion. Notes retain clarity, even at maximum gain. After four
decades this remains a definitive rock tone.
Modern British Stack 1980s and 1990s descendants of the Vintage British amplifier head, which
were optimized for hard rock and metal styles of the time. Tonally, it has a
deeper and brighter sound at the low and high end, with a more “scooped”
midrange than the Vintage British amp.
Brown Stack Unique tones can be coaxed from a British head by running it at lower
voltages than its designers intended. The resulting “brown” sound—often
more distorted and loose than the standard tone—can add interesting
thickness to a guitar sound.
Tip: The classic British head and 4 x 12” cabinet combo is ideal for riffs at high
gain levels. These heads can also sound good through small cabinets, or at clean,
low-gain settings.
British Combos
The British Combos capture the brash, treble-rich sound associated with 1960s British rock
and pop. The sonic signature of these amps is characterized by their high-end response,
yet they are rarely harsh-sounding due to a mellow distortion and smooth compression.
Model Description
British Blues Combo
This 2 x 12” combo has a loud, aggressive tone that is cleaner than the
British heads, yet delivers rich distorted tones at high gain settings.
British Combo
A 2 x 12” combo based on early 1960s amps. Perfect for chiming chords
and crisp solos.
Small British Combo
A 1 x 12” combo with half the power of the British Combo, this amp offers
a darker, less open tone.
Boutique 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.
Tip: You can often use higher Treble and Presence knob settings with the British
Combos than with other amp types. If the British Blues Combo is too clean for your needs,
combine it with the Pedalboard Hi Drive stompbox for an aggressive blues tone, or the
Candy Fuzz stompbox for a heavy rock tone. See Logic Pro Pedalboard distortion pedals.