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Capture the Explosive Tones of a Boutique Legend Blow the doors off your next gig or session with Amplified Nation’s Bombshell Overdrive, a tweaked-out tribute to a boutique amp legend famous for its particularly “special”-sounding overdrive tones. Simple, robust, and eminently versatile, this 2-channel 100-watt amplifier head combines a cascaded gain stage, “high-plate” preamp, and superb master volume control inspired by the boutique amp world’s most exalted boutique amp builder. The result? A world-class head that unleashes an explosive array of full-bodied cleans and supremely smooth, chewy overdrive tones. And if you’re really looking to turn up the heat, simply stomp on the included footswitch to engage the Bombshell Overdrive’s screaming preamp boost function. You also get a vintage-inspired FET input and a trio of tone-shaping switches. Proudly handwired in the USA with premium-level components, Amplified Nation’s Bombshell Overdrive is truly an heirloom-grade amplifier that’s more than a match for Sweetwater is an Authorized Amplified Nation Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty Amplified Nation Bombshell Overdrive 100-watt Tube Amplifier Head - Forest Green 100W, 2-channel Tube Amplifier Head with Cascading Gain Stages, Footswitchable Preamp Boost, FET Input, and 3-band EQ Capture the Explosive Tones of a Boutique Legend Blow the doors off your next gig or session with Amplified Nation’s Bombshell Overdrive, a tweaked-out tribute to a boutique amp legend famous for its particularly “special”-sounding overdrive tones. Simple, robust, and eminently versatile, this 2-channel 100-watt amplifier head combines a cascaded gain stage, “high-plate” preamp, and superb master volume control inspired by the boutique amp world’s most exalted boutique amp builder. The result? A world-class head that unleashes an explosive array of full-bodied cleans and supremely smooth, chewy overdrive tones. And if you’re really looking to turn up the heat, simply stomp on the included footswitch to engage the Bombshell Overdrive’s screaming preamp boost function. You also get a vintage-inspired FET input and a trio of tone-shaping switches. Proudly handwired in the USA with premium-level components, Amplified Nation’s Bombshell Overdrive is truly an heirloom-grade amplifier that’s more than a match for its ultra-rare boutique inspiration. The boutique world’s most “special” overdrive tones There’s no denying the blooming overtones and full-range response of the Bombshell Overdrive’s clean (Preamp) channel, but let’s get straight to the point: This amp’s illustrious Overdrive channel captures some of guitar history’s most legendary and sought-after dirty tones. Heavily inspired by a mysterious California-based boutique builder’s most revered amp — an amp that regularly fetches a whopping six figures on the used market — the Bombshell Overdrive’s dirty tones epitomize the touch-sensitive dynamic range, dripping overtones, and supremely smooth response that every Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, and Eric Clapton fan dreams of. Simply put, the Amplified Nation Bombshell Overdrive is all but guaranteed to quench even the most relentless tone chaser’s overdrive addiction. Endless tone-tweaking possibilities Just like the legendary amps that inspired it, the Amplified Nation Bombshell Overdrive comes equipped with a versatile set of switches to fine-tune your tone. Impart a touch of treble or gritty midrange to your tone via the Bright and Mid switches, providing a plethora of tonal possibilities long before you get to the Bombshell Overdrive’s immensely powerful 3-band EQ and shimmering presence control. What’s more, you also get a distinctive 2-position voicing switch that swerves between the mellow warmth of the Jazz setting and the clear, bright, and aggressive bark of the Rock setting. To top it all off, the Bombshell Overdrive boasts a secondary FET input jack that runs your guitar’s signal through an FET transistor-equipped gain stage before hitting the amps preamp tubes. Not only does this input make it a breeze to drive the Bombshell Overdrive’s preamp section into sweet saturation, but Sweetwater guitarists find that it also has the added benefit of supplying you with a clear, glassy, and utterly unique tonal voice to pair with the normal channel’s warmer, more traditional tone. One Amplified Nation under handwired boutique brilliance There are few better ways to master the art of amplifier design than by studying the world’s most esteemed and coveted vintage amplifiers. Taylor Cox took this notion to heart in founding Amplified Nation in 2009 as a humble amp repair shop in Boston. After countless hours fixing amplifiers, designing effects, and crafting custom guitar cabinets, Taylor’s extensive experience and endless fascination with the amps of a near-mythological defunct Californian designer eventually led to Amplified Nation venturing into the realm of tube amplifier design. A single strum through one of Taylor’s handwired amps is all the proof you need of his absolute mastery of that elusive, ever-sought-after tone. Merging the blooming harmonics and dripping overtones of his vintage inspiration with premium-grade components and the highest level of craftsmanship, Amplified Nation represents the epitome of amplifier excellence. Amplified Nation Bombshell Overdrive 2-channel 100-watt Amplifier Head Features: A tweaked-out 100-watt tribute to arguably the most legendary boutique amp in music history 2-channel design with cascading gain stages delivers lush, overtone-packed cleans and supernaturally smooth overdrive Preamp channel contains a set versatile tone-scultping options, including a 3-band EQ and Bright, Mid, and Jazz/Rock switches Extraordinarily dynamic and smooth Overdrive channel pairs with a super Master Volume to deliver dream-worthy dirt tones at any volume level Presence control adds a touch of tonal brilliance to your top end Footswitch unlocks hands-free channel switching, along with a screaming preamp boost FET input charges up your signal with an FET transistor gain stage, resulting in a clear, glassy sound with hotter output Multiple impedance options are available to accommodate almost any cabinet Rear-mounted bias points for easy maintenance Includes a footswitch to toggle the onboard clean boost Handwired with top-of-the-line components in the USA Specification Detail Type Tube Number of Channels 2 (FET, NOR) Total Power 100W Preamp Tubes 2 x 12AX7 (preamp), 1 x 12AX7 (phase inverter) Power Tubes 4 x 6L6GC Effects Preamp Boost EQ 3-band EQ, Bright switch, Mid switch, Rock/Jazz switch, Presence Inputs 1 x 1/4" (Normal), 1 x 1/4" (FET overdrive) Outputs 2 x 1/4" (4 ohms), 1 x 1/4" (8 ohms), 1 x 1/4" (16 ohms) Effects Loop Yes Footswitch I/O 1 x 7-pin DIN (Channel, Preamp boost) Bias Type Adjustable Fixed Construction Material Forest Green Suede Power Source Standard IEC AC cable Height 10" Width 21" Depth 10" Weight 33 lbs. 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