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Valve, Solid State, Modelling, and Hybrid..
There are some different types of amplifier heads that you should be aware of before buying - Valve (or Tube), Solid State, Modelling, and Hybrid. Each of these types offers something different and might suit your playing style more than another type - click here to read our Guitar Amp Buying Guide or take a look at our 20 Favourite Practice Amps for more information.
Valve Saturation and Wattage
Many people opt for a true-valve head to take advantage of the sweet overdriven sounds that they're renowned for when cranked to the perfect level. Higher wattage valve amp heads will have more clean headroom - this means that the sweet-spot will occur at a higher volume level than it would with a lower wattage amplifier. For practicing and at-home playing, we recommend taking advantage of these lower wattage amplifiers to get a natural saturation from your guitar without hitting uncomfortable volume levels - your neighbours will thank you!
FAQs
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What do guitar amp heads do?
Guitar amp heads are the part of your rig that actually amplify the signal before it is sent to a speaker cabinet. These amplification stages ensure the volume is sufficient, as well as adding tone, before sending a powered signal to a speaker.
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How do guitar amp heads work?
Guitar amp heads have a pre-amp stage and a power amp stage that add tone and volume to your guitar signal. This allows it to be played through a passive speaker.
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Do guitar amp heads have speakers?
No - guitar amp heads must be used with a separate speaker cabinet in order to be heard. If you need an amplifier that you can use without a separate cabinet, look for a combo amplifier that combines a head and cabinet.