AMP TYPE
CABINET
TYPE
PEDAL
MODULA
TION
DELA
Y
REVERB
Amp/Effect
29
Original’s valve compliment:
3 x ECC83s in the preamp, 4 x EL34s in the
power amp.
8. UK ’90
S
This model is based on the “lead” channel of a 100 Watt, dual channel head that is
capable of so much preamp distortion it houses a Gain control that goes all the way
up to a Nigel Tufnel approved “20, dunnit!” This amp replaced UK ’80s and was
developed to satisfy the ever-evolving rock guitarists’ insatiable lust for more gain,
features and flexibility. Was this amp popular? Judging by the fact it quickly became
the “industry standard” for the decade in question, the answer is a resounding “yes!”
Original’s valve compliment:
4 x ECC83s in the preamp, 4 x EL34s in the
power amp.
9. UK MODERN (UK MODRN)
This is modelled on the High Gain channel of a modern, all-tube 100 Watter that is
effectively a hybrid of the UK ’80s and UK ’90s amps. It combines the toneful high
gain preamp stage and modern features of UK ’90s with the unmistakable, “snarling”
punch and girth the UK ’80s power stage had to offer. The result is a highly aggres-
sive, tone-breathing monster capable of mondo-gain while retaining individual note
definition. With the GAIN control on full, UK MODERN allows lead lines to soar into
soulful feedback, while its low-end “chunk” remains tight and punchy. Wimps beware!
Original’s valve compliment:
4 x ECC83s in the preamp, 4 x EL34s in the
power amp.
10. RECTO
This bad boy is based on the “Modern High Gain” channel of a brutal, 100 Watt,
armour-plated beast hailing from California. Its deep, dark, loose low-end, some
what “fizzy” top and Monster-like gain has made this all-tuber a mainstay for many
modern, metal acts who either tune their guitars down as low as they can possibly
go, or wield 7-string axes.
At low GAIN settings, RECTO produces a distinctive, bright clean sound
bolstered by some rich, upper harmonics that add fullness and dimension. This
said, RECTO is definitely not recommended for Country “n” Western picking. But,
if you play slamming, “nu-metal” that’s tuned lower than whale droppings, then
RECTO could well be the only way to go!
Original’s tube compliment:
5 x 12AX7s in the preamp, 2 x 5U4G rectifier
tubes, 4 x 6L6s in the power amp.
11. US HIGAIN (US HI-G)
This is modelled on the Overdrive Channel of an all-tube, 100 Watt head built in
1991 and covered in snakeskin! This high gain, power house was designed by a guy
who also builds and drives Hot Rod cars so it should come as no surprise that the
originals controls all go to eleven - after all, “that’s one louder innit!” (© Nigel Tufnel!)
US HIGAIN is capable of a powerful, heavily saturated sound that com-
bines an open low-end with compressed mids and highs. The result is a tone that
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