Cherry Bomb Head
A fire-breathing, dual-6L6 version of the Electro King that takes the classic 15W GA-40 LP circuit to a full 40 watts of cathode-biased power, with a footswitch
About this amp
A fire-breathing, dual-6L6 version of the Electro King that takes the classic 15W GA-40 LP circuit to a full 40 watts of cathode-biased power, with a footswitchable tremolo channel using the same NOS 6SQ7 for authentic 1950s wobble.
Specs
| Power | 40W |
|---|---|
| Circuit | GA-40 LP circuit (dual 6L6, cathode biased) |
| Covering | Brown alligator/smooth blonde tolex (two-tone; tweed cabinet +$50 option) |
| Tubes | 1x5U4, 2x6L6 (cathode biased), 1x12AX7, 1x6SQ7 (NOS), 2x5879 (NOS) |
| Product family | Original Design / High-Power |
| Note | Head-only chassis; pairs with the matching combo's speaker cabinet, sold separately. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Cherry Bomb Head cost?
- Victoria Amplifiers lists it at $3,299 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Cherry Bomb Head still available?
- Yes. Victoria Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Cherry Bomb Head?
- Victoria Amplifiers. Where it's built: USA built, handcrafted one at a time. It's listed here as a tube head amp.
- What warranty does Victoria Amplifiers offer?
- Lifetime warranty, as stated on the Victoria homepage. The site does not publish detailed terms.