66 AC Hi Boost MOD
Headrush Amplifiers

66 AC Hi Boost MOD

Inspired by Vox AC30 Top Boost (Mod)

The model 66 AC Hi Boost MOD it is an evolution of the classic AC Hi Boost, inspired by amplifiers Vintage British AC/30, with a tone brilliant, powerful and modular, ideal for:

  • Classic rock, hard rock, blues rock and fusion
  • Pedal platform: great for overdrive, boost, delay and modulations
  • Full-bodied sound, with medium-high headroom and adjustable natural crunch

Includes Bright, Gain and Master Volume controls, plus built-in tremolo, for precisely shaping both clean and saturated tone.

BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalPopCountryAcousticBassFusionClassic Rock

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 tone
  • High → bright and punchy
Middle

Controls the mid frequencies:

  • Low → scooped, more open sound
  • High → full and defined body
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → tighter and more defined
  • High → fuller, can become muddy
Presence

Controls the final high frequencies and attack of the sound:

  • Low → softer tone
  • High → aggressive and cutting tone Ideal for balancing the sound in the mix or with other amps/pedals.
Gain

Controls preamp saturation:

  • Low → clean
  • High → strong natural crunch/overdrive
Master Volume

Controls the overall volume of the amplifier:

  • Low → contained and clean sound
  • High → greater headroom and controllable saturation
Output Level

Final volume control:

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

Sync tremolo to preset tempo:

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

Tremolo 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.
Depth

Tremolo depth:

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

Activate or deactivate the integrated tremolo:

  • Y → effect active
  • N → effect deactivated
  • Useful for adding movement without external pedals.

Pro Tips

BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER

  • Bright and full-bodied sound with adjustable natural crunch
  • Dynamic response to guitar touch and volume
  • Bright → defines brightness and attack
  • Gain → controls saturation and natural crunch
  • Master Volume → manages headroom and overall volume
  • Presence → adjust final incisiveness
  • Tremolo → vintage or modern modulation

Advice:

  • Treble + Bright → brilliance and attack
  • Middle + Bass + Presence → body, fullness and definition
  • Gain + Master Volume → adjust crunch and saturation
  • Speed ​​+ Depth → modulate tremolo intensity
  • Output Level → balances overall volume with other blocks/pedals

Final advice:

  • Bright + Treble → define brightness and attack
  • Middle + Bass + Presence → body, fullness and definition
  • Gain + Master Volume → adjust crunch and saturation
  • Speed ​​+ Depth → modulate tremolo movement
  • Output Level → balance the sound with pedals or other blocks

Setup Examples

Clean vintage

BrightY
Treble50%
Middle45%
Bass40%
Presence50%
Gain40%
Master Volume40%
Speed1 Hz
Depth20%
SyncN
TremoloN
Output Level0dB

Crunch rock

BrightY
Treble55%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence55%
Gain55%
Master Volume50%
Speed1.5–2 Hz
Depth35%
SyncN
TremoloY
Output Level+1 dB

Vibrato / Expressive solos

BrightY
Treble60%
Middle45%
Bass45%
Presence60%
Gain60%
Master Volume55%
Speed3 Hz
Depth50%
SyncY
TremoloY
Output Level+2 dB

Brian May – “Signature Bright Rock”

BrightY
Treble65%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence60%
Gain50%
Master Volume55%
Speed1.5 Hz
Depth30%
SyncN
TremoloN
Output Level+1 dB

Description: Bright and defined sound, perfect for melodic riffs and typical Queen solos. Light natural crunch, enough headroom to modulate overdrive or external booster.

Eric Clapton – “Bluesy Clean”

BrightY
Treble55%
Middle45%
Bass40%
Presence50%
Gain40%
Master Volume50%
Speed1 Hz
Depth25%
SyncN
TremoloN
Output Level0dB

Description: Clean and dynamic, ideal for blues phrasing and vintage rhythms. Light or off tremolo, transparent and modulatable sound with the touch of the right hand or overdrive pedals.

Jeff Beck – “Expressive Lead”

BrightY
Treble60%
Middle45%
Bass40%
Presence55%
Gain55%
Master Volume60%
Speed3 Hz
Depth45%
SyncY
TremoloY
Output Level+2 dB

Description: Expressive sound, with synchronized tremolo and rich modulations. Perfect for smooth solos and melodic licks with full-bodied sustain and sparkle.