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EVH 5150 Iconic Series EL34 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head (15 Watts)
Unleash a fury of high-gain mayhem at quieter volumes with this 15-watt 5150 Iconic head! A single EL34 power tube lends this amp a British-style flavor.
$659.99
- 12 payments of$55.00/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$110.00/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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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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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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Friedman Little Sister Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Friedman's 20-watt Little Sister unleashes a fury of vintage British tone. The amp's powerful EQ section carves a variety of sounds from its single channel.
$1,499.99
- 12 payments of$125.00/mo
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Orange Pedal Baby 100 Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
If you create most of your tone from pedals, the Pedal Baby is the amp for you. Tuned for a neutral yet flattering tone, this amp lets your pedals shine.
$449.00
- 8 payments of$56.13/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$74.83/mo
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Orange Rocker 15 Terror Guitar Amplifier Head (15 Watts)
Multiple wattage options and an attenuator switch let the Orange Rocker 15 Terror guitar amp head adjust to whatever volume you need, without sounding flat.
$749.00
- 12 payments of$62.42/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$124.83/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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Orange Dark Terror Guitar Amplifier Head (15 Watts)
Orange's Tiny Terror amp goes Dark with an extra 12AX7 tube for massive gain and furious breakup. A 15-watt monster, the DA15H Dark Terror is made for metal!
$699.00
- 12 payments of$58.25/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$116.50/mo
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Marshall Origin50H Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
The Origin50H delivers classic, rich and harmonic all-tube tones with a contemporary, sleek style, an effects loop and Powerstem power scaling capabilities.
$779.99
- 12 payments of$65.00/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$130.00/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 JCM800 Modified Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
From beautiful cleans and warm overdrive to full-gain distortion, the Marshall JCM800 Modified gives you the flexibility to play anything.
$3,449.99
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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 Rockerverb 50 MkIII Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
This feature-laden, spring-reverb-loaded Rockerverb gives you more control over headroom, with output power options and footswitchable attenuator controls.
Comes in 2 Colors$2,499.00
- 12 payments of$208.25/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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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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PRS Paul Reed Smith Archon MKII 2-Channel Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Powered by 6CA7 tubes, this versatile 2-channel amp delivers tonal variety for the stage or studio, from blistering overdriven tones to high-headroom cleans.
$1,149.00
- 18 payments of$63.83/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$191.50/mo
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Orange TH30H Guitar Amplifier Head (30 Watts)
Colorful, harmonic-rich tube tone is yours with the Orange TH30H. With adjustable 7/15/30-watt output, this two-channel head shines in the studio!
$1,199.00
- 12 payments of$99.92/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$199.83/mo
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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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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.