64 Black Lux Norm
Headrush Amplifiers

64 Black Lux Norm

Inspired by Fender Deluxe Reverb (Normal)

The model 64 Black Lux Norm It's inspired by amplifiers Vintage Fender 60s blackface, with a tone clean, bright and dynamic, ideal for:

  • Blues, classic rock, jazz and pop
  • Pedal platformer: Reacts well to overdrive and boost
  • Transparent, defined sound with high headroom

It is a "normal" amplifier without heavy factory saturation, excellent for modulating the sound with pedals or the volume of the guitar.

BluesRockHard RockJazzFunkPopAcousticBass

Controls

Treble

Control the high frequencies:

  • Low → warmer, smoother sound
  • High → bright, punchy sound
  • Adjust to match the tone to the pickup and mix
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → more defined and tight
  • High → fuller but can become “flubby” Ideal:
  • 35–55% for a balanced sound
Volume

Controls preamp level:

  • Low → clean
  • High → light crunch / natural overdrive
  • Interacts with EQ → more volume = more saturation
Output Level

Final amplifier volume control:

  • Negative → attenuation 0 d
  • B → neutral level
  • Positive → boost of the final signal Does not alter the timbre, only the overall level
Sync

Synchronizes the tremolo speed to the preset tempo:

  • Y → synchronized to
  • BPMN → free, adjusted in Hz
Speed

Tremolo speed in

Hertz (cycles per second):

  • 0.5–1 Hz → slow and smooth
  • 1–3 Hz → classic
  • 3–6 Hz → fast and rhythmic

If

Sync

  • ON → Speed ​​automatically adapts to the preset tempo
Intensity

Depth of the tremolo effect:

  • Low → light effect
  • High → strong and pulsating tremolo

Pro Tips

BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER

  • Clean and bright sound, minimal breakup
  • Dynamic response to guitar touch and volume
  • Adjustable tremolo for vintage or modern effect

Advice:

  • Treble + Volume → define brilliance and crunch
  • Bass + Intensity → control tremolo body and depth
  • Output Level → balances the overall volume of the effect chain

Final advice:

  • Use Volume and Treble to modulate the natural crunch
  • Light Tremolo + Medium Speed ​​→ classic vintage sound
  • Output Level → balances the sound with other blocks/pedals

Setup Examples

Clean vintage

Treble50%
Bass40%
Volume40%
Speed1 Hz
Intensity25%
SyncN
Output Level0dB

Classic / blues tremolo

Treble55%
Bass45%
Volume50%
Speed1.5–2 Hz
Intensity35%
SyncN
Output Level0dB

Rock/rhythm tremolo

Treble60%
Bass40%
Volume60%
Speed3 Hz
Intensity50%
SyncY
Output Level+1–2 dB

Eric Clapton Style (“Bluesbreaker / Woman Tone”)

Trebles (%)50–55% → warm but defined
Bass (%)40–45% → balanced body
Volume (%)35–45% → light natural crunch
Output Level (dB)0 dB → neutral volume

Tremolo (optional)

  • Sync: N → free regulation
  • Speed ​​(Hz): 1–1.5 Hz → slow, vintage tremolo
  • Intensity (%): 20–30% → light effect

It serves to give movement without distracting the main sound

Overdrive / Boost (optional)

  • K Drive / S1 Drive lightweight:
  • Drive: 10–15%
  • Level: 60–70%
  • Tone: 50–55%

Adds sustain and lightness to natural crunch

Sound

  • Clean → warm and round
  • Lead → long, singable notes
  • Light natural crunch for expressive dynamics

Recommendations for use

  • Neck pickup → soft lead
  • Bridge pickup → defined rhythm
  • Guitar volume
  • 6–7 → clean
  • 8–10 → light crunch
  • Technique:
  • Wide vibrato
  • Right hand volume control
  • Expressive bending

More aggressive / blues-rock variant

  • Volume: 50–55%
  • Treble: 55–60%
  • K/S1 Drive Level: 70–80%

Gary Moore Style (Blues/Rock Lead)

Trebles (%)60–65% → brighter and punchier
Bass (%)40–45% → balanced body
Volume (%)55–65% → pronounced crunch
Output Level (dB)0–+2 dB → slight boost for sustain

Tremolo (optional)

  • Sync: N → free regulation
  • Speed ​​(Hz): 2–3 Hz → more rhythmic tremolo
  • Intensity (%): 35–50% → more pronounced

More evident tremolo, suitable for rock-blues sounds

Overdrive/Boost

  • S1 Drive / K Drive:Drive:
  • Drive: 20–35% → sustain and pronounced crunch
  • Level: 70–85%
  • Tone: 55–65%

Fundamental to Gary Moore's signature “singing” sound

Sound

  • Clean → light crunch with natural dynamics
  • Lead → long, sustained notes
  • Full-bodied and warm sound, with pronounced mids

Recommendations for use

  • Neck pickup → soft lead
  • Bridge pickup → sharper solo
  • Guitar volume:
  • 6–7 → light crunch
  • 8–10 → cantabile solo
  • Technique:
  • Wide vibrato
  • Dynamic control with right hand
  • Expressive and controlled bending