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Original’s valve compliment: 5 x ECC83s & 1 x ECC82 in preamp, 1 x GZ34
rectifier, 4 x EL84s in power amp.
THRASHED
This is modeled on a 1983, all tube, single channel 100 Watt head that boasts a
Master Volume control - a wonderful feature that allows the user to dial in a great
crunch tone without having to max out the amp’s volume. Invariably played with its
Gain control cranked to the max, this amp was responsible for the fat, roaring
sound that dominated ’80s hard rock and heavy metal. In the 80’s this amp was
the only amp of choice...and, for many, still is!
Although UK ’80s amp on which THRASED is based was famous for its distinctive,
cranium-crushing crunch, when you roll back your guitar’s volume knob you’ll get
a bright, clean sound that will cut through any mix like a hot knife through butter.
For the XL range, we modded our original UK 80s model adding tons of gain, and
scooping the EQ for complete THRASHED destruction!
Original’s valve compliment: 3 x ECC83s in preamp, 4 x EL34s in power amp.
RAGED
This sound really needs no introduction! We started with our "UK Modern" model
which is modeled on the High Gain channel of a modern, all-tube 100 Watter. It
combines 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-breathing monster capable of mondo gain while retaining individual note def-
inition. But that wasn't enough for the XL range. We wanted it to breathe fire! So
we added some mods to the original sound like boosted bass and mid frequen-
cies, and we--of course--turned up the gain. With the GAIN control on full, RAGED
allows lead lines to soar into soulful feedback, 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.
MODERN
This model is an even HIGHER gain modification to the “Modern High Gain” chan-
nel of a brutal, 100 Watt, armour-plated beast. Its deep low-end, somewhat “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. We scooped
the EQ so much we needed a bulldozer and, yes, we added more gain. Much
more. The result is devastating.
If you play slamming, “nu-metal” that’s tuned low, then MODERN 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.