
Headrush Amplifiers
68 Plexi EL84 Mod
Inspired by Marshall Super Lead Plexi (EL34 tubes mod)
The model 68 Plexi EL84 Mod is an amplifier inspired by Vintage Plexi classics with EL84 tubes, designed to offer:
- Bright, powerful and dynamic sound with vintage response
- Ideal for classic rock, blues, hard rock and fusion
- Perfect with overdrive, boost or modulation pedals
Includes Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence, Gain, Tremolo, Master Volume and Output Level controls, for shaping tone, saturation and depth.
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalBassFusionClassic Rock
Controls
Treble
Control the high frequencies:
- Low → smooth sound
- High → bright and punchy
- Match the tone to the pickup and mix
Middle
Controls mid frequencies:
- Low → scooped sound
- High → fuller and more present
- Affects punch and definition
Bass
Control the low frequencies:
- Low → more defined and tight
- High → full and full-bodied Ideal 35–55% for balanced sound
Presence
Control brilliance and final definition:
- Low → soft sound
- High → bright and sharp Modulate presence and attack in the mix
Gain
Controls the saturation and crunch of the preamp:
- Low → clean / light crunch
- High → strong overdrive and sustain
- Interacts with EQ and Master Volume
Master Volume
Controls the overall volume of the channel:
- Low → clean / moderate
- High → powerful, natural overdrive Modulates saturation and interaction with the pedals
Sync
- Y → sync tremolo to preset
- BPMN → free speed adjusted in Hz
Speed
Tremolo speed in 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
Depth
Depth of the tremolo effect:
- Low → light effect
- High → strong and pulsating tremolo
Tremolo
Enable or disable the tremolo effect:
- Y → tremolo active
- N → tremolo bypassed
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
- Bright, powerful and dynamic sound with controlled breakup
- Precise response to guitar touch and volume
- EQ + Gain → define body, brightness and saturation
- Adjustable tremolo for vintage or modern effect
- Master Volume + Output Level → balances the overall volume of the effects chain
Final advice:
- EQ + Gain → modulate body, brightness and saturation
- Light tremolo + medium Speed → vintage sound
- Master Volume + Output Level → balance the sound with other pedals or amplifiers
Setup Examples
Clean vintage
Treble50%
Middle45%
Bass40%
Presence50%
Gain40%
Speed1 Hz
Depth25%
TremoloY
SyncN
Master Vol50%
Output Level0dB
Crunch / blues
Treble55%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence55%
Gain50%
Speed1.5–2 Hz
Depth35%
TremoloY
SyncN
Master Vol55%
Output Level+1 dB
Lead rock / marked tremolo
Treble60%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence60%
Gain60%
Speed3 Hz
Depth50%
TremoloY
SyncY
Master Vol65%
Output Level+2 dB

