Slightly over 40 years ago the sound of modern rock-n-roll took a significant step forward with the introduction of the “Super Lead” 100 watt amplifiers.
The Headroom 100 specifically emulates the sound and construction of the very early 68 100 watt plexi panel Super Lead and Super Bass amplifiers to exact detail! From the very first glance of the zinc plated steel chassis and plexi panels to the perforated tag board assembly the workmanship and attention to detail is simply stunning. The early Super Lead's from 68 were the first to use a circuit specifically voiced for “lead” guitar with split cathode pre-amp, specific values in the tone section and output stage as well as a brite cap for an “automatic brightening” of the amp at low volume. The Headroom 100 is available with either a “Super Lead” circuit for the ultimate in singing sustain or, Super Bass circuit values for those wanting a cleaner amp with a more rounded tone.
The steel chassis is folded and spot welded at the corners. Plexi panels in gold highlight the original style knobs. A replica hand-wound Dagnall 1.5” transformer by Merren Audio is used and is the most accurate version being made today. Heyboer custom wound T-2562 power tranny delivers 460vdc to the plates just as the late 67/early 68 versions did. This spec is a little bit easier on tubes and allows the amp to overdrive smoother. Inside the amp a beautiful and very accurate perforated tag board is populated with carbon film resistors and Sozo brand coupling capacitors. F & T electrolytic filter caps are used, PEC 2 watt mil spec pots and Castelco switches from the UK are some of the components that stand out amidst the incredible wiring and layout. Brass hardware is used for tube sockets and board mounting and original style “cheese head” screws are used on the Dagnall replica transformers. Even the clamshell output transformer bracket was reproduced in exact detail.
The amp is for those with good hands! The sounds of the Headroom 100 are bold and tight with an extremely percussive attack that tracks with every detail the players touch.
Bottom end is big, full and tight, an attribute of the four valves and power supply.
The Super Lead version crunches quickly with the high value brite cap and hits the area of singing sustain around 6 on the volume control. For those who want a smoother transition into the sweet spot of the amplifier a lower value 100pf cap is used. This is recommended for strat players.
The Super Bass version is a cleaner amp with Bass circuit values and has a rounder tone/flat frequency response. This amp is great for a bold clean a/la SRV/Hendrix style with a strat. Very fitting for Malcom Young type riffing as well, bold, punchy and just the right amount of crunch.
SED winged “C” EL-34's are used with the best 12AX7's currently made that can be sourced. At 460vdc at the output stage tube reliability is excellent with current production and NOS tubes.
Re-live the era of the golden age of rock, the Headroom 100 takes you there and beyond if you are ready.
"The blues/rock guitar amp. No need to look any further, I will play this amp the rest of my life. You will never find a Marshall, vintage or new that sounds this good. Thank you Greg!"- Harmony Central review
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