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EVH Eddie Van Halen 5150 Iconic Series EL34 Tube Amplifier Head (80 Watts)
Get those gut-punch gain tones! This 80-watt 5150 Iconic head swaps out the stock 6L6s for four EL34 power tubes that run hotter and hit saturation sooner.
$899.99
- 12 payments of$75.00/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$150.00/mo
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Orange Gain Baby Twin Channel SS Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
Ready for a British gain invasion? Orange's Gain Baby delivers JFET tone, twin channels, and intuitive voicing controls for endless sonic possibilities.
$599.00
- 12 payments of$49.92/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$99.83/mo
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Marshall JVM410H 4-Channel Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
The Marshall JVM410H is a beastly 100-watt, 4-channel guitar amp head built to rock. With four EL34 tubes, you can create Plexi and modern tones for days.
$1,999.99
- 12 payments of$166.67/mo
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Peavey 6505 1992 Original Guitar Amplifier Head (120 Watts)
Created for players who crave massive metal tones, the 6505 has become a legend. The 1992 Original model pushes 120 massive watts of super-saturated sound.
$1,699.99
- 12 payments of$141.67/mo
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Fuchs ODH Hybrid Guitar Amplifier Head (300 Watts)
Fuchs offers punchy tone in a portable package with the ODH. This hybrid head boasts a tube preamp, clean and overdrive channels, and 300 watts of output.
$1,349.99
- 12 payments of$112.50/mo
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Mesa/Boogie Badlander 25 Guitar Amplifier Head (25 Watts)
Grab a Badlander 25 head and finally get down with your bad self. Dual EL-84 power tubes lend rich character ranging from crystal clean to dirty and mean.
$1,699.00
- 12 payments of$141.58/mo
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Engl Fireball 100 Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
Unleash unbridled fury on any audience with the Engl Fireball 100. Loaded with 6L6GC power tubes, this 100-watt beast offers two channels of aggressive tone.
$2,099.99
- 12 payments of$175.00/mo
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Boss Katana 100 Generation 3 Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
With onboard Boss effects, innovative Tube Logic technology, and 100 watts of blistering power, this generation of the Katana amp is ready for the road!
$419.99
- 8 payments of$52.50/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$70.00/mo
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Bad Cat Mod Shop Hot Cat 50 Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
The Mod Shop Hot Cat 50 is a ferocious feline, ranging from American cleans to vintage British crunch to rule-the-jungle, roaring high-gain tones.
$2,499.99
- 12 payments of$208.33/mo
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Marshall DSL1HR Guitar Amplifier Head (1 Watt)
Featuring adjustable power output for rich tube tone at any volume, the 1-watt Marshall DSL1HR amp head sounds excellent even through the headphone output.
$349.99
- 8 payments of$43.75/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$58.33/mo
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Boss Katana Artist Generation 3 Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
This head brings 100 watts of Class AB power, plus all the advanced Katana features you expect like an enhanced Tube Logic sound and BOSS Tone Studio!
$649.99
- 12 payments of$54.17/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$108.33/mo
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Marshall 2555X Jubilee Replica Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
Made in England, the 2555X is a painstakingly accurate reissue of the much-loved 1987 Silver Jubilee 2555, featuring pull channel and rhythm clip knobs.
$1,999.99
- 12 payments of$166.67/mo
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Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Tube Amplifier Head (90 Watts)
Pair the Mesa/Boogie Mark VII with your favorite cabinet and find your own sound with its powerful EQ section that can go from clean to soaring overdrive.
$3,549.00
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Orange OR15H Guitar Amplifier Head (15 Watts)
A smaller sibling to the OR50 with an FX loop and switchable 7/15 watts power, this all-tube head combines vintage vibe with modern Orange design and tone.
$799.00
- 12 payments of$66.58/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$133.17/mo
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Marshall 1987X Plexi Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Plug into an icon. With 50 watts of power delivering that classic "Plexi" tone, the Marshall 1987X head is a faithful reproduction of the original 1959SLP.
$2,299.99
- 12 payments of$191.67/mo
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PRS Paul Reed Smith HDRX 20 Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Sear through the mix like a hot knife through butter with this refined, British-inspired amp, designed to bring unprecedented clarity to your highs!
Comes in 3 Colors$899.00
- 12 payments of$74.92/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$149.83/mo
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Electro-Harmonix MIG-50 Guitar Amplifier Head
Dripping with genuine saturated tube tone, the MIG-50 features two independent normal and high-gain channels. A pair of Tung-Sol 5881 tubes power this beast.
$799.00
- No Credit Check6 payments of$133.17/mo
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Friedman Jose-20 Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Friedman captures iconic modded amp tone with the Jose-20. Inspired by Jose Arredondo's renowned mods, this 20-watt head offers huge tone at lower volume.
$1,799.99
- 12 payments of$150.00/mo
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Bad Cat Cub V Handwired EL34 Powered Guitar Amplifier Head (40 Watts)
Achieve pristine, boutique tube tone with this American-made monster of a head, fully equipped with a hand-wired configuration and tube-driven spring reverb.
$3,299.00
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Peavey 6505 MH Mini Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Peavey packed the tones of the beastly 6505 into a smaller, low-wattage package. At 20 watts, the MH (Mini Head) can be pushed to the limit for extreme gain.
$899.99
- 12 payments of$75.00/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$150.00/mo
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What Type of Tone?
For thick, overdriven sound, some of the most popular options are Orange, EVH, Marshall, and Randall amp heads. A head from any of these brands will be able to deliver scorching distortion, or dial back to a clean or slightly crunchy tone with ease. While wattage is obviously an important spec when looking at tube amplifiers, details such as tube type (pentode, triode, etc.), number of channels, and the frequencies of the EQ controls can affect your tone in big ways as well. Looking into the equipment artists played on your favorite tracks and live performances can sometimes lead you to your dream amp. If flexibility is what you require, a more tonally versatile amp (such as a Hughes & Kettner switchable-tube model) gives you control over tube and wattage selection, and more.
Stacks of the Future
For the tonal trailblazer, modern amp heads offer a lot more than simply a recreation of '60s or '70s tube tone. Line 6's Spider head provides the everyday guitarist with a wealth of amp sounds and effects built in, and includes stereo speakers for practice and tone tweaking. The popular Kemper Profiler models offer pro-quality digital modeling sound with all the benefits and customization available with digital technology, and some models from Egnater and Laney offers modern features like MIDI capability, or a built-in digital audio interface. And with more and more manufacturers including speaker-emulating outputs on their amp heads, using a separate head with the cabinet of your choosing is starting to make more and more sense.