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Peavey 6505 II Guitar Amplifier Head (120 Watts)
Unleash blistering chugs and unrivaled saturation anywhere with the 6505 II. The two footswitchable channels each have their own EQ for ultimate control.
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Friedman BE-50 Deluxe Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Experience true flexibility of tone with the Friedman BE-50 Deluxe. Its multiple gain stages, EQ options, and tone switches let you dial in tonal perfection.
$3,699.99
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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.
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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.
$1,349.99
- 12 x$112.50
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Boss Katana 100 MkII Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
Make loading in easy with this lightweight, powerful amplifier. Packed with effects, this Katana head can handle any tone, style, and gig thrown its way.
$369.99
- 8 x$46.25
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Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
With switchable power options, the MkIII can be run at 100, 70, 50, or 30 watts. A spring reverb circuit and FX loop are both buffered by 12AT7/ECC81 valves.
$2,499.00
- 12 x$208.25
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Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Tube Amplifier Head (75 Watts)
Running the gamut from pristine cleans to the dirtiest overdriven tones, this Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head produces complex tones for the biggest stages.
$3,599.00
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Marshall JCM800 2203 Reissue Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
Get pure, face-melting Marshall tone from this JCM800 reissue. Its four EL34 tubes bring plenty of power and that signature Marshall crunch.
$2,699.99
- 12 x$225.00
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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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Peavey Classic 20 Mini Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Compact, but packed with powerful tone courtesy of 2 EL84 power tubes and 3 12AX7 preamp tubes, the Peavey Classic 20 mini amp head even boasts reverb.
$899.99
- 12 x$75.00
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PRS Paul Reed Smith DGT 15 David Grissom Guitar Amplifier Head (15 Watts)
Plug into the DGT 15 to take over any stage with superior sound! This 15-watt head offers a three-position bright switch and tube tremolo to craft your tone.
$1,199.00
- 12 x$99.92
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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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Friedman JJ Junior Jerry Cantrell Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
The JJ Junior serves up Jerry Cantrell's dirtiest tones in a quieter 20-watt package. A pair of EL84 power tubes offers super dynamic feel and crispy sound.
$1,699.99
- 12 x$141.67
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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 x$62.42
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Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 Guitar Amplifier Head (2/40 Watts)
Bask in the warm sound of the California Tweed! This 6V6-powered amp boasts normal and low inputs and a Multi-Watt dial to select from 40 down to 2 watts.
$2,029.00
- 12 x$169.08
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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 x$66.58
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Marshall 1987XL Plexi Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Plug into an icon. With 50 watts of power delivering that classic "Plexi" tone, the Marshall 1987XL head is a faithful reproduction of the original 1959SLP.
$2,199.99
- 12 x$183.33
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Orange MT20 Micro Terror Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Experience the legendary sound of the Orange Terror series! The Micro Terror brings the iconic Tiny Terror's tasty tones to an even smaller 20-watt amp head.
$159.00
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Blackstar HT Stage 100 MKIII Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
Assume total control of your sound anywhere with the HT Stage 100 MKIII head. On-board CabRig technology allows you to choose from a plethora of cab sims.
$999.99
- 12 x$83.33
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Laney IRF Dualtop Guitar Amplifier Head (60 Watts)
Light up any stage or studio with the IRF Dualtop head. This 60-watt mini amp boasts lush digital reverb and two channels that range from clean to mean.
$489.99
- 8 x$61.25
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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.