Hot Blond Head
Head version of the Hot Blond, Allen's take on the normal channel of the 1963 blond Fender Bassman with added tube-driven reverb.
About this amp
The Hot Blond Head is based on the normal channel of the 1963 blond Fender Bassman (6G6), aiming for maximum clean headroom out of a pair of 5881s through an oversized output transformer, with a tube-driven spring reverb, bright switch, middle control, and RAW mid/gain control added on top. Choice of plug-in solid-state or tube rectifier; can be set up with 6V6 power tubes for lower wattage.
Specs
| Preamp Tubes | 4x 12AX7 |
|---|---|
| Power Tubes | Tung-Sol or JJ 5881 (standard) |
| Rectifier | Choice of plug-in solid-state or tube rectifier |
| Wattage | Approx. 40W standard with 5881s; approx. 22W if set up with 6V6 power tubes and tube rectifier |
| Impedance | Switchable 4 or 8 ohm (16 ohm also usable with 6V6 setup) |
| Onboard Effects | Tube-driven spring reverb with Tone control |
| EQ | Bright switch, Middle control, RAW mid/gain control |
| Bias | Adjustable fixed, rear measurement jacks |
Quick answers
- How much does the Hot Blond Head cost?
- Allen Amplification lists it at $1,899 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Hot Blond Head still available?
- Yes. Allen Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Hot Blond Head?
- Allen Amplification, building gear since 1998. Where it's built: Hand-wired point-to-point in the USA. It's listed here as a tube head amp.
- How long is the wait for Allen Amplification gear?
- Orders are placed by phone or email.