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8. UK ’90S
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 preamp, 4 x EL34s in power
amp.
9. UK MODERN
This is modeled 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 aggressive, 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 preamp, 4 x EL34s in power
amp.
10. RECTO
This bad boy is based on the “Modern High Gain” channel of a brutal, 150 Watt,
armour-plated beast hailing from California. Its deep, dark, loose low-end, some-
what “fizzy” top and Godzilla-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 bol-
stered 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 preamp, 3 x 5U4G rectifier
tubes, 6 x 6L6s in power amp.
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