67 Plexiglas Vari
Headrush Amplifiers

67 Plexiglas Vari

Inspired by Marshall Super Lead Plexi (Variac Mod)

The model 67 Various Plexiglas is an amplifier inspired by classic vintage Plexi, designed to offer:

  • Powerful, bright and dynamic sound
  • Ideal for classic rock, blues and hard rock
  • Precise response to guitar touch and perfect with overdrive/boost pedals

Includes Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence, High Volume, Normal Volume and Output Level controls, for shaping tone and dynamics.

BluesHard RockRockClassic RockHeavy Metal

Controls

Treble

Control the high frequencies:

  • Low → softer sound
  • High → bright and punchy
  • Adjust to match the tone to the pickup and mix
Middle

Controls mid frequencies:

  • Low → scooped sound
  • High → fuller and more present
  • Affects punch and presence in the mix
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → more defined and tight sound
  • High → full and full-bodied Ideal for 35–55% for a balanced sound
Presence

Control brilliance and final definition:

  • Low → soft sound
  • High → brighter and more incisive Modulate presence and attack in the mix
High Volume

Controls the level of the “High” channel:

  • Low → light
  • High → powerful and more saturated sound Interacts with EQ and Presence
Normal Volume

Controls the level of the “Normal” channel:

  • Low → clean
  • High → light crunch / natural overdrive Useful for modulating dynamics and tone
Output Level

Controls the final volume of the amplifier:

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

Pro Tips

BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER

  • Powerful, bright and dynamic sound
  • Precise response to guitar touch and volume
  • EQ + Volumes → define body, brightness and saturation
  • Output Level → balances the overall volume of the effect chain

Advice:

  • High Volume + Treble → define brilliance and crunch
  • Middle + Bass → control body and presence
  • Normal Volume → defines the clean channel
  • Output Level → balances the sound with other blocks/pedals

Final advice:

  • High Vol + Treble → define brilliance and crunch
  • Middle + Bass → control body and presence
  • Normal Vol → manages the clean channel
  • Output Level → balance the sound with other pedals or amplifiers

Setup Examples

Clean vintage

Treble50%
Middle45%
Bass40%
Presence50%
High Vol40%
Normal Vol40%
Output Level0dB

Moderate rock/crunch

Treble55%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence55%
High Vol55%
Normal Vol50%
Output Level+1 dB

Powerful lead / saturation

Treble60%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence60%
High Vol65%
Normal Vol55%
Output Level+2 dB

Jimmy Page – “Classic Rock Clean/Crunch”

Treble50%
Middle45%
Bass40%
Presence50%
High Vol40%
Normal Vol40%
Output Level0dB

Description: Clean, bright sound with slight crunch when you turn up the guitar volume, perfect for classic rock rhythms and dynamic arpeggios.

Gary Moore – “Blues Rock Lead”

Treble55%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence55%
High Vol55%
Normal Vol50%
Output Level+1 dB

Description: Moderate crunch with full body, ideal for blues solos and sustained phrasing, maintaining brilliance and definition on high notes.

Brian May – “Lead Rock / Harmonized”

Treble60%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence60%
High Vol65%
Normal Vol55%
Output Level+2 dB

Description: Powerful and brilliant sound with incisive leads, ideal for harmonizations and melodic rock phrasing. Marked crunch and long sustain without sacrificing definition.