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Condition: Used, Excellent
The Allen Amplification Hot Blond Head is a handcrafted tube amp built by renowned designer David Allen, offering a rich blend of classic American clean tones and dynamic overdrive. The versatile control layout, including the unique RAW control, allows players to shape everything from sparkling cleans to thicker, more aggressive tones, while the Bright switch adds extra clarity and presence when needed. A large Bassman-style output transformer provides impressive punch and fullness, giving the amp a bigger voice than you might expect. Articulate, expressive, and built with a player's ear in mind, the Hot Blond is a versatile amplifier that excels both as a pedal platform and on its own.
Power Tubes: 2x 6V6S
Preamp Tubes: 4x 12AX7
Rectifier: 1x GZ34S
Controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Raw, Reverb Tone, Presence
Switches: Bright Switch
Speaker Impedance: Selectable 4Ω / 8Ω
Output Transformer: Large Bassman-Style Output Transformer
Built by David Allen
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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