
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

