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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.
$2,399.00
- 12 x$199.92
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Laney IRF Leadtop Leadrig Guitar Amplifier Stack (60 Watts, 1x12" Cabinet)
You'll be ready to rock any stage with this mini half-stack. The single-channel IRF Leadtop head pumps a whopping 60 watts through the matching 1x12" cab.
$579.99
- 8 x$72.50
- No Credit Check6 x$96.66
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Mesa/Boogie Badlander 50 Guitar Tube Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Indulge your bolder side with a heavy-hitting 50-watter. The Badlander 50 head features two channels, each with switchable Clean, Crunch and Crush voices.
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Bad Cat Black Cat Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Powered by a pair of EL84s, the Bad Cat Black Cat is a two-channel amplifier that can go from sparkling clean tones all the way to fully-saturated tones.
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Tone King Royalist MKIII All-Tube Guitar Amplifier Head (40 Watts)
Get the sounds of England from 1964, 1967, and 1970 all in one amp! The Tone King Royalist MKIII head comes in at 40 watts with an onboard attenuator.
$2,495.00
- 12 x$207.92
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Friedman Runt 20 Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
When you need a rough-and-ready amp head that can seriously rock, grab a Friedman Runt 20. Its all-tube amplification and versatile EQ ensure tonal triumph.
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Tube Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
With its distinctive tone and iconic looks, the Dual Rec has been the amp behind rock for over 25 years. This 6L6-powered amp blasts out 100 blissful watts.
$2,699.00
- 12 x$224.92
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Bad Cat Hot Cat Guitar Amplifier Head (45 Watts)
Look out, Hot Cat coming through! This Bad Cat comes loaded with two channels that go from super clean tones to in-your-face overdriven tones.
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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.
$699.99
- 12 x$58.33
- No Credit Check6 x$116.66
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Friedman SmallBox Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Need an amplifier that can deliver clean, crunchy, and high-gain tones without compromise? Check out the versatile-yet-simple Friedman SmallBox 50 amp head.
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Laney LA30BL Guitar Amplifier Head (30 Watts)
Looking for a versatile range of British-style overdrive tones? The Laney LA30BL head delivers in spades, with rich harmonics and a responsive EQ section.
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Mesa/Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
Crank it your way! Featuring four EL34s and Mesa/Boogie's Multi-Soak Attenuator, the TC-100 shines for those looking to push the limits of tone versatility.
$3,499.00
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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.
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Laney Lionheart L20H Guitar Amplifier Head (20 Watts)
Try this beast of an amp with four EL84 matched output tubes and 3x12AX7 preamp tubes.
$1,299.00
- 12 x$108.25
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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 x$141.58
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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.
$699.99
- 12 x$58.33
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Kemper Profiler PowerHead Profiling Amplifier Head (600 Watts)
Hook up your favorite amps and sample their unique tone with the Profiler feature, or enjoy dead-on recreations of classic amps with this 600-watt head.
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Victory The Deputy Guitar Amplifier Head
Inspired by the JTM amps from the '60s and '70s, Victory's The Deputy is a straightforward amp that delivers vintage tone with plenty of juice at 25 watts.
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Mesa/Boogie Mark Five: 25 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head (25 Watts)
Despite its small size, the Mark Five: 25 head overflows with gigantic tones. Crafted with two versatile channels, this amp is made for high performance.
$1,599.00
- 12 x$133.25
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Friedman Dirty Shirley Guitar Amplifier Head (40 Watts)
Looking for the tone of British amps of the '60s and '70s? Try the Friedman Dirty Shirley. It's great for clean or overdrive, and takes pedals like a champ.
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.