Butterslax - Bill Kelliher Signature Head
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher's signature 100-watt, 3-channel metal head, designed with Dave Friedman for extreme, ultra-tight high-gain tones.
About this amp
The Butterslax is Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher’s signature 100-watt, three-channel head built for super-high-gain, ultra-tight metal tones with deep low-end and detailed midrange. Each of the three channels ratchets up the gain from slightly overdriven to extreme. Hand-wired in the USA with Baltic Birch construction and checkered grille cloth.
Specs
| Wattage | 100W |
|---|---|
| Power Tubes | 4x EL34 |
| Preamp Tubes | 4x 12AX7 |
| Channels | 3 (Ch1: Gain/Master/Bass/Middle/Treble; Ch2 and Ch3 share EQ, ascending gain) |
| Effects Loop | Ultra-transparent series |
| Other | Global Presence and Thump controls, channel select switch, line out with level control, 2-button footswitch with LEDs, 4/8/16 ohm impedance selector |
| Construction | Hand-wired in the USA, Baltic Birch, black tolex, checkered grille cloth |
| Dimensions | 9in D x 27.5in W x 10.75in H |
| Weight | 42 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Butterslax - Bill Kelliher Signature Head cost?
- Friedman Amplification lists it at $3,999.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Butterslax - Bill Kelliher Signature Head still available?
- Yes. Friedman Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Butterslax - Bill Kelliher Signature Head?
- Friedman Amplification. Where it's built: Every Friedman amplifier is built in the USA with hand-selected components. After burn-in, Dave Friedman inspects, tubes, plays and signs each chassis before it ships. It's listed here as a tube head amp.