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8. UK MODERN
This is modelled on the High Gain channel of a modern, all-tube 100 Watter. It com-
bines a toneful high gain preamp stage with the unmistakable, “snarling” punch and
girth the UK ’80s power stage offers. The result is a highly aggressive, tone-breath-
ing monster capable of mondo-gain while retaining individual note definition. With
the GAIN control on full, UK MODERN allows lead lines to soar into soulful feed-
back, while its low-end “chunk” remains tight and punchy. Wimps beware!
Original’s valve compliment: 4 x ECC83s in preamp, 4 x EL34s in power amp.
9. NUMETAL
This model is based on the “Modern High Gain” channel of a brutal, 100 Watt,
armour-plated beast. Its deep, loose low-end, some-what “fizzy” top and Monster-
like gain has made this amp a mainstay for many modern, metal acts who either
tune their guitars down low, or wield 7 -string axes.
At low GAIN settings, RECTO produces a distinctive, bright clean sound bol-
stered by some rich, upper harmonics that add fullness and dimension. But, if you play
slamming, “nu-metal” that’s tuned low, then RECTO could well be the only way to go!
Original’s tube compliment: 5 x 12AX7s in preamp, 2 x 5U4G rectifier tubes, 4
x 6L6s in power amp.
10.US HIGAIN
This is modelled on the Overdrive Channel of an all-tube, 100 Watt head built in
1991 and covered in snakeskin! US HIGAIN is capable of a powerful, heavily satu-
rated sound that combines an open low-end with compressed mids and highs.
The result is a tone that remains focused and well defined at even the most
extreme gain settings. These attributes have made this head a favourite with sev-
eral of the world’s leading players.
Original’s tube compliment: 4 x 12AX7s in preamp, 4 x 6L6s in power amp.
11.BOUTIQUE OD
For this one we modelled the Overdrive channel of a different very rare, very
expensive 100 Watt head built by the same designer of the one we used for Bou-
tique CL. This custom-order, hand-wired beauty has a spectacular overdriven
sound that’s perfect for sax-like, legato soloing. With its GAIN control wide-open,
BOUTIQUE OD produces a stunning sustain which is very smooth and soulful.
Original’s tube compliment: 3 x 12AX7s in preamp, 4 x EL34s in power amp.