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Ashdown SX-5H Guitar Head
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- Responsive gain structure built for clear and overdriven tones The SX-5H is designed around a gain stage that reacts cleanly to instrument output. The Gain control determines how much signal reaches the preamp. Low settings provide clean articulation that relies on the Master to set overall volume. Increasing the gain introduces natural overdrive with a shift in harmonic content that can be controlled through pick attack and guitar level. The Boost function sits before the preamp so you can add additional input strength in the same manner as a traditional front-end boost pedal. This gives you the option to push the circuit for stronger breakup or retain a lighter overdrive that supports rhythm lines. The structure makes it straightforward to tailor the response to your instrument without sacrificing control at lower volumes. Interactive EQ system that supports detailed tone shaping The EQ layout gives you access to bass middle treble and presence controls. These work together as an interactive system so a change in one area influences the others. This approach provides a wide range of tonal adjustments that can be fine tuned for different guitars and pickup types. The presence control adjusts high frequency detail to help you set clarity in brighter or darker rooms. Some versions of the SX-5H also include an EQ switch that adjusts the circuit to replicate a British voicing or an American voicing. This adds an additional layer of flexibility for players who rely on specific tonal references in their setups. The overall design remains simple to read while offering the scope needed for detailed modification. Flexible Master section and integrated reverb The Master control governs the final level sent to the power stage. Clean tones require the Master to be positioned high while the Gain determines the volume. Gain driven tones require the opposite approach. Managing the relationship between both controls provides the most effective way to adjust the character of the amplifier without resorting to additional devices. Reverb is available on some models through a single dedicated control that introduces ambience before the signal reaches the power amp. This produces a subtle sense of space that can be used to support clean lines or to add depth to low gain tones. The design aims to maintain clarity across different playing environments. Connectivity and features built to support modern use The SX-5H includes a standard quarter inch input designed for consistent performance with a wide range of instruments. Some models provide two differently voiced inputs that offer a bright British crunch tone or a thicker American base tone. The aux input accepts sources such as phones or media players with level controlled at the Master stage. The mute switch silences the amplifier for instrument changes. An effects loop is included on suitable models for routing signals to and from external processors. This keeps delays and modulation effects clean by placing them after the drive section. These features help maintain an organised signal chain for practice or performance while ensuring the amplifier remains straightforward to operate. Specifications Output Power: 5 Watts (All-Valve) Tubes Preamp: 1 ×
- JJ Electronics ECC83s Power: 1 ×
- JJ Electronics EL84 Channels Configuration: Single-Channel Preamp With Master Volume Connectivity Aux Input: Yes (For Backing Tracks MP3 Etc.) Effects Loop: Series Recording Out: Speaker-Emulated Output (Celestion Alnico Simulation) Speaker Outputs: 16&Omega
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- For External Cabinets Speaker Mute Switch: Yes (Silent Recording) Controls And Features EQ: Bass Middle Treble Controls Reverb: Digital Accutronics Reverb Block Stealth Switch: Reduces Overall Volume + Activates Speaker Tone Compensation For Studio Use Cabinet Build: Plywood Tolex-Covered Classic Style Tonal Character: Warm Vintage All-Valve Tone With Modern Recording/Live Flexibility Designed For: Studio Stage And Home Sessions Dimensions Height: 220 Mm Width: 435 Mm Depth: 240 Mm Net Weight: 9.2 Kg
