
Headrush Amplifiers
11 EPB II Hi-Lead
Inspired by 2011 ENGL Powerball II
The model 11 EPB II Hi-Lead it is designed to deliver powerful distortion, defined and full of sustain, ideal for:
- Hard rock, metal and modern leads
- Solos with great presence
- Heavy and articulated rhythms
It is the most powerful channel of the EPB II series: more gain, more compression and more impact than Clean and Crunch.
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalMetalJazzFunkPopBass
Controls
Bottom
Activates the emphasis on low frequencies:
- Y → more depth and power
- N → tighter and more controlled lows
- Useful for heavy riffs and palm mutes
Mid Boost
Increases the mid frequencies:
- Y → more present and "in your face" sound
- N → more hollowed out (modern metal) Fundamental for emerging in solos
Treble
Control the high frequencies:
- Low → softer sound
- High → bright and cutting
Middle
Control the mid frequencies:
- Low → scooped sound
- High → more body and presence
Bass
Control the low frequencies:
- Low → tight and defined
- High → full and powerful
Presence
Controls the final brilliance:
- Low → softer sound
- High → more aggressive and open Adds attack and definition
Deep Punch
Controls the bass response of the power amp:
- Low → more controlled lows
- High → more thump and impact Crucial for heavy rhythms
Gain
Controls saturation:
- Low → crunch
- Middle → full distortion
- High → compressed high gain
- Responsible for sustain and compression
Gate
Control the noise gate:
- Low → more natural but noisy
- High → cleaner but less sustain
- Necessary with high gain
Master
Controls the final volume of the amplifier:
- Low → less pressure
- High → more push and body
Output Level
Controls the overall final volume:
- Negative → attenuation 0 d
- B → neutral
- Positive → boost
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER
- Powerful and defined high gain sound
- High sustain for leads and shred
- Controlled bass with Bottom and Deep Punch
- Excellent definition even with high gain
Advice:
- Mid Boost ON → more present leads
- Bottom + Deep Punch → big and powerful sound
- Gate → essential with high gain
- Presence + Treble → definition and attack
Final advice:
- Mid Boost ON → perfect leads
- Bottom OFF → tighter rhythms
- High Gain + Gate → clean high gain
- Perfect for metal, hard rock and modern shred
Setup Examples
Heavy rhythm / modern metal
BottomN
Mid BoostNo
Treble60%
Middle45%
Bass55%
Presence65%
Deep Punch60%
Gain75%
Gate30%
Masters70%
Output Level+1 dB
Powerful lead/solo
BottomY
Mid BoostY
Treble65%
Middle60%
Bass50%
Presence65%
Deep Punch55%
Gain80%
Gate25%
Masters70%
Output Level+2 dB
Shred / high gain compressed
BottomN
Mid BoostY
Treble70%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Presence70%
Deep Punch60%
Gain90%
Gate35%
Masters70%
Output Level+2–3 dB

