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Laney IRF-120H Ironheart Foundry Guitar Amplifier Head (120 Watts)
Shape your perfect tone with this versatile amp head, equipped with bright, flat, and dark amp voicings and a three-band EQ for pin-point precise response.
$599.99
- 12 payments of$50.00/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$100.00/mo
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EVH Eddie Van Halen 5150III 50-Watt 6L6 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head
Pair the 5150 III head with any speaker cabinet and immerse yourself in high-gain magnificence. This 50-watt beast boasts a duo of powerful 6L6 power tubes.
Comes in 2 Colors$1,399.99
- 12 payments of$116.67/mo
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Bad Cat Ocelot Lunchbox Guitar Amplifier Head
Designed to be the perfect companion for stage and studio, the Ocelot offers Two Notes Torpedo integration and 20 watts of power switchable down to one watt.
$1,399.99
- 12 payments of$116.67/mo
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Quilter Tone Block 202 Amplifier Head (200 Watts)
The ultimate amp for gigging musicians -- the Quilter Tone Block 202 amp head weighs only 3.3lbs, but uses wattage calibration for saturation at any volume.
$719.00
- 12 payments of$59.92/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$119.83/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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EVH Eddie Van Halen Limited Edition 5150III 100S Custom Stealth Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
Glowing with the power of eight ECC83 preamp tubes and four aggressive 6L6 power tubes, this hand-customized 100-watt head screams with rock 'n' roll tone.
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Marshall Origin20 Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Whether you're jamming in your den or gigging a club, the Marshall Origin20H will deliver true ECC83/EL34 tone thanks to its Powerstem power scaling options.
$599.99
- 12 payments of$50.00/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$100.00/mo
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Marshall Studio JTM Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Discover the sound of Marshall's original design with the Studio JTM. Twenty- and five-watt power modes let you dial in the perfect sound in any situation.
$1,349.99
- 12 payments of$112.50/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
- 12 payments of$95.75/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$191.50/mo
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Orange Baby Terror Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Conjure scary huge tones from a pint-sized amp! The Baby Terror offers 20 solid-state watts of output and can push punchy, saturated tones through a 4x12".
$249.00
- No Credit Check6 payments of$41.50/mo
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Engl E606SE Ironball Special Edition Guitar Amplifier Head
Engl bridges the gap between the analog and digital worlds with the Ironball Special Edition. This feature-rich head is the perfect complement to any studio.
$1,589.99
- 12 payments of$132.50/mo
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Mesa/Boogie Mark Five: 35 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head (35 Watts)
Powered by a quartet of EL84s, the Mark Five: 35 comes equipped with Dyna-Watt technology, two channels, and tons of options to carve out your tone.
$2,029.00
- 12 payments of$169.08/mo
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Laney IRF-Dualtop Guitar Amplifier Head (60 Watts)
Light up any stage or studio with Laney's IRF-Dualtop head. This 60-watt mini amp boasts lush digital reverb and two channels that range from clean to mean.
$489.99
- 8 payments of$61.25/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$81.66/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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Orange Dual Baby Twin Channel SS Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
A versatile amp with solid-state reliability, Orange's Dual Baby offers twin channels, "Tubby" and "Tight" voicing switches, and 100 watts of power.
$599.00
- 12 payments of$49.92/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$99.83/mo
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Friedman Jake E Lee Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Dial in the quintessential sounds of classic hard rock and metal with Jake E Lee's signature amp head. This 50-watt head boasts two channels of premium tone.
$2,999.99
- 12 payments of$250.00/mo
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Marshall JVM205H 2-Channel Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Dial in 3 distinct sounds per channel, from monster Marshall crunch to killer cleans. This all-tube head pushes 50 watts of EL34- and ECC83-curated power.
$1,799.99
- 12 payments of$150.00/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 Runt 50 Guitar Amplifier Head, 2-Channel (50 Watts)
Explore a universe of tone from pure cleans to insane overdrive with the Friedman Runt 50 head. Includes a cab-simulated XLR out for recording and live use.
$1,899.99
- 12 payments of$158.33/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.