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An extension of the classic VHT brand retro amplifier, the Special 6 Head is a compact, low-wattage, all-tube head.
It retains the same classic configuration but offers greater portability, allowing players to pair it with different speaker cabinets.
VHT Special 6H Hand-wired Amplifier Head
£579.00 GBP
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Specifications
RMS Output
6 Watts
Pre Amp Tube
12AX7
Power Amp Tube
6V6GT
Input
Hi & Low
Switches
Power & High/Standby/Low
Controls
Volume with Pull Boost & Tone
Foot Switch
Boost Mode (Footswitch Included)
Extra Features
Mod-Friendly Hand Wired Circuit Board
Cabinet
Finger Jointed Plywood
Cosmetics
Black Vinyl and Black Grille Cloth
Dimensions
366 × 200 × 249 mm
Net Weight
7.64 kg
An extension of the classic VHT brand retro amplifier, the
Special 6 Head is a compact, low-wattage, all-tube head. It retains the same
classic configuration but offers greater portability, allowing players to pair
it with different speaker cabinets.
Like the Special 6 Combo, it emphasizes hand wiring, resembling a handcrafted art piece, yet maintains a classic retro appearance. This reflects the Special 6 series' core philosophy: a good tube amp is about sound, not fashion. Tube amps bypass trends, and guitarists universally adore their warm tone, delicate dynamic response, and exceptionally comfortable feedback - like a conversation.
The Special 6 Head shares the same configuration as the combo: one 12AX7 preamp tube, one 6V6 power tube, and a pull-boost for increased gain. Its simple controls and functionality make it ideal for beginners exploring tube amps, capable of producing surprisingly good tones.
It boasts a foot switchable Gain Boost feature that significantly expands its range of tones -- it's the only amp in its class that excels at both clean and overdriven tones, and it's the only amp in its class to offer a foot switchable boost. With the Gain Boost, players can instantly toggle between clean rhythm tones and overdriven leads, essentially duplicating the foot switchable functions of a 2-channel amp in an all-tube, hardwired, simple, 2-knob package.
To further expand its range of tones, the Special 6 also features a High/Low power switch that enhances low-volume tones with extra-smooth richness (when in half-power mode). It's a great feature for recording, or for low-volume "bedroom" players. In high-power mode, it's one of the few amps in its class that is loud enough to compete with a strong drummer.