Santa Cruz Amp Head
The head-only version of the Santa Cruz Amp, a low-wattage original design with a full EQ, tube reverb, and a line-out.
About this amp
The Santa Cruz Amp Head carries the same 5-9 watt original circuit as the combo, with a full treble/mid/bass EQ, tube reverb, line-level out, and tolerance for three different power/rectifier tube combinations without a re-bias, in a chassis-only head format. Fully hand-wired.
Specs
| Wattage | 5-9W |
|---|---|
| Power Tubes | 6V6/6L6/5881 (no re-bias needed) |
| Rectifier | 5Y3/5U4/GZ34 (tube, interchangeable) |
| Onboard Effects | Tube Reverb |
| Other | Line-level Out |
| Footswitch | 1-Button (reverb) |
| Dimensions | 9.5" x 20" x 8.75" (Head) |
| Weight | 20 lbs (Head) |
Quick answers
- How much does the Santa Cruz Amp Head cost?
- Headstrong Amplifiers lists it at $2,750 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Santa Cruz Amp Head still available?
- Yes. Headstrong Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Santa Cruz Amp Head?
- Headstrong Amplifiers, building gear since 2003. Where it's built: Hand-wired in North Carolina. Owner Wayne Jones personally wires every chassis. It's listed here as a tube head amp.
- What warranty does Headstrong Amplifiers offer?
- Fully transferable lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects, with no registration needed. Repairs and shipping are covered for the first 90 days. After that the owner pays shipping. Some components carry shorter coverage: tubes, capacitors, resistors, reverb tanks and Weber speakers 90 days, transformers 1 year and Eminence speakers 7 years. Warranty work must be done by Headstrong or an approved repair shop.
- How long is the wait for Headstrong Amplifiers gear?
- Current lead time: 2 to 4 months.