SPECIAL
This models the overdrive channel of a snakeskin‐covered
100W amp head made in 1991. With an open low‐end and a
compressed mid/high range, its powerful and heavy sound
delivers a forceful tone that will not break down even with
the most extreme gain settings.
CUSTOM
Designed to model the sound behind "POWER METAL" this
amp will crank!
10.US METAL
STANDARD
This models the modern high‐gain channel from a wild beast
of a high‐gain amp. Its deep and loose low‐end, sparkling
highs, and monstrous gain are ideal for guitars tuned as low
as possible, or for metal acts wielding seven‐string guitars.
SPECIAL
This models a California‐made amp head with a three‐chan‐
nel design and versatile gain switches that produce a wide
variety of sounds. We've modeled the lead channel that pro‐
duces the ultimate high‐gain tone.
CUSTOM
This two‐channel 120W head manufactured in Mississippi
was designed for a legendary guitar hero known for his
"brown sound." This amp models features a high‐gain sound
that's ideal for the two hand tapping performance technique.
11.BTQ METAL
STANDARD
This models the overdrive channel of a 100W high‐quality
amp that was produced only on special order, and known as
the overdrive special. The wonderful sustain obtained by
raising the GAIN control is smooth and soulful.
SPECIAL
This models the crushing high‐gain sound emanated from a
German‐made 100W four‐channel amp head. We chose the
"Heavy" channel that delivers a startling tightness when
played with a dropped‐D metal tuning.
CUSTOM
This is an original amp model based on a recent high‐gain
amp, marked by a rich and hot mid‐range tone and extremely
powerful sustain.
Since active‐circuit tone controls are used on this model as
well, a wide range of tonal variety can be obtained. Crank it
up for the best tone.
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