THR-II
Overview
Artist Interview
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Amp Types & Sound
Mode: Classic
Clean
A low-gain preamp for sparkling American-style cleans, with 6L6 tubes in the output stage for brightness and a strong midrange.
Crunch
EL84 power tubes in a true Class-A configuration with a highly responsive EQ for rich, complex harmonic tones and warm overdrive. Inspired by British chime.
Lead
A low-gain preamp with an EL34-based power section that breaks into classic British overdrive as the master volume is pushed.
HiGain
Powerful modern distortion that fills out as the high-gain preamp is pushed. Tread carefully after 12 o'clock.
Special
12AX7 and 6L6 tubes in pursuit of the "Brown" sound. Set the gain around 11 o'clock for classic rock crunch, or crank it for saturated rhythm tones.
Bass
Woody, vintage tone with late breakup.
Acoustic
Designed for acoustic-electric guitar, modeling the response of a boutique condenser microphone.
Mode: Boutique
Clean
A low-watt EL34 design. Turning up the preamp gain will thicken up the cleans, then push into bluesy overdrive.
Crunch
A deceptively simple amp circuit with just a single 12AX7 and EL84. A full, no-frills tone that is highly responsive to picking dynamics.
Lead
A version of the Classic/Lead circuit, modified for extra gain with a darker tone and scooped mids.
HiGain
ECC83s into 6L6s for high gain with a highly responsive EQ, inspired by German engineering.
Special
Four 12AX7 preamp tubes into 6L6 output tubes. Tight, fast tracking for crushing highgain.
Bass
Full, modern tone that breaks into a fuzz-like overdrive when pushed hard.
Acoustic
Designed for acoustic-electric guitar, modeling the response of a boutique tube microphone.
Mode: Modern
Clean
A boutique, low-watt EL84 design that adds fullness and sustain as the master volume is turned up. A great match for neck pickups.
Crunch
A mid-volume boutique design with 6550 power tubes. Listen for tight bass response and a singing sustain.
Lead
A high-gain design with 12AX7s into EL34s, for the tone that defined 1980s hard rock and heavy metal.
HiGain
A boosted version of the Classic/Special amp, with even more gain for aggressive rhythms or searing leads.
Special
A classic overdrive circuit before the preamp tightens low-frequency response and provides even more gain. Ideal for extended-range guitars.
Bass
Vintage voicing with early breakup for overdrive that works well with bass or guitar.
Acoustic
Designed for acoustic-electric guitar, modeling the response of a boutique dynamic microphone.
