65 Black SR
Headrush Amplifiers

65 Black SR

Inspired by Fender Super Reverb "Blackface"

The model 65 Black SR It's inspired by amplifiers British vintage 60s, with a tone full-bodied, bright and modular, ideal for:

  • Blues rock, classic rock, hard rock and fusion
  • Pedal platform: excellent for overdrive, delay and modulation
  • Defined sound, with medium headroom and light natural crunch

It includes built-in tremolo and vibrato and a Bright switch to emphasize high frequencies, making it perfect for vintage and modern sounds.

BluesRockPopCountryAcousticBassHard RockFusionClassic RockJazz

Controls

Bright

Activate or deactivate the high frequency boost:

  • Y → brighter and punchier sound
  • N → softer and warmer sound
Treble

Control the high frequencies:

  • Low → soft and round tone
  • High → bright and defined sound
Middle

Control the mid frequencies:

  • Low → scooped tone, more “open”
  • High → full and punchy body
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → tighter and more defined
  • High → fuller, can become “flubby”
Volume

Controls the preamp level:

  • Low → clean
  • High → light crunch / natural overdrive
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

Synchronize tremolo and vibrato to the preset tempo:

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

Effect speed (cycles per second):

  • 0.5–1 Hz → slow and smooth
  • 1–3 Hz → classic and natural
  • 3–6 Hz → fast and pulsating
  • If
  • Sync
  • ON → Speed ​​automatically adapts to the preset tempo.
Intensity

Depth of the tremolo/vibrato effect:

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

Activates or deactivates the integrated vibrato:

  • Y → effect active
  • N → effect deactivated
  • Useful for expressive modulations without external pedals.

Pro Tips

BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER

  • Full-bodied and bright sound with light natural crunch
  • Dynamic response to guitar touch and volume
  • Adjustable tremolo and vibrato for vintage or modern effect
  • Bright ON → greater impact on the highs

Advice:

  • Treble + Bright + Volume → modulate brilliance and crunch
  • Middle + Bass + Intensity → control body and depth of the effect
  • Output Level → balances overall volume with other blocks/pedals

Final advice:

  • Volume + Treble + Bright → modulate brilliance and natural crunch
  • Middle + Bass + Intensity → define tremolo/vibrato body and depth
  • Active Vibrato → adds expression without pedals
  • Output Level → balances the sound with the effects chain

Setup Examples

Clean vintage

BrightN
Treble50%
Middle45%
Bass40%
Volume40%
Speed1 Hz
Intensity20%
SyncN
VibratoN
Output Level0dB

Tremolo / Blues

BrightY
Treble55%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Volume50%
Speed1.5–2 Hz
Intensity35%
SyncN
VibratoN
Output Level0dB

Vibrato / Rhythmic Rock

BrightY
Treble60%
Middle45%
Bass40%
Volume60%
Speed3 Hz
Intensity50%
SyncY
VibratoY
Output Level+1–2 dB