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Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 23
’85 M-2 Lead
Based on a classic mid-80s high-end tube combo
amp, the ‘85 M-2 Lead model delivers hot-
rodded overdrive and searing solo tones. With a
full complement of tone controls and indepen-
dent input volume, overdrive and master vol-
ume controls, the gain structure can be tweaked
to your heart's content.
The M-2 Lead emulation is based on the lead
channel with the fat, bright, and gain boost op-
tions on.
‘89 SL100 Drive, Crunch, and
Clean
Our ‘89 SL100 model is based on a late-80s high-
gain 100-watt tube head, which was popular for
its singing sustain and clear articulation. The
Bright switch on the Clean and Crunch models
boosts the high-end for lead lines and cutting
tones.
For the Drive model, we simulated a bright
switch modification that was popular for this
amp. Set to Normal, the amp is stock. With
Bright engaged, the treble boost that would nor-
mally happen at lower gain settings is removed,
which leads to a rounder, thicker sound. The
Bright switch circuit has progressively less effect
as the gain is raised, and no effect when the pre-
amp is set to 10.
Toggle the Bright switch on and off with the
SW2 button.
’92 Treadplate Modern and
Vintage
Released in 1989, the amp that inspired our ‘92
Treadplate Modern and Vintage models seemed
cooler than a high-performance racecar. With
more tone-tweaking options and distortion
than any amp before it, the amp became the in-
dustry standard for players looking to achieve a
massive sound.
With the ability to run on either 6L6 or EL34
tubes, this amp offered a choice between either
tube or silicon diode rectifier circuits. On top of
that, an AC power selection switch offered a
Bold or a Spongy option, which would drop the
voltage like a Variac for a more “brown” sound.
For our Treadplate, we modeled two different
channels and selected the appropriate rectifier
and AC power switch setting. For Treadplate M
(for Modern), we set it on the Red channel using
6L6s, a silicon rectifier, and the Bold power set-
ting for a tight, aggressive tone. For Treadplate V
(for Vintage), we modeled the orange channel
with 6L6s, a tube rectifier, and the spongy power
setting for a more fluid lead tone.