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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.

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