69 Blue Line Scoop
Headrush Amplifiers

69 Blue Line Scoop

Inspired by Ampeg SVT 300w (Scooped)

The model 69 Blue Line Scoop is an amplifier designed to offer a clean and modern sound with scooped mids, ideal for:

  • Funk, pop, modern rock and clean ambient
  • Brilliant sounds with defined lows and present highs
  • Perfect for rhythm guitars and arpeggios

The main feature is the cut of the mids, which creates a wide, open and very defined sound.

BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopCountryBassAlternativesClassic Rock

Controls

Bright

Activate the boost on high frequencies:

  • Y → brighter and more defined sound
  • N → warmer and softer sound
  • Ideal for brilliant arpeggios and cleans
Treble

Control the high frequencies:

  • Low → smooth sound
  • High → bright and punchy Essential for definition in the mix
Middle

Control the mid frequencies:

  • Low → very scooped sound (typical of this amp)
  • High → more presence and body
  • The heart of the “scoop” character
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → tighter sound
  • High → fuller and deeper
  • Be careful not to overdo it to avoid muddyness
Presence

Controls the final brilliance:

  • Low → soft sound
  • High → more defined and open Adds air and detail
Gain

Control saturation:

  • Low → clean
  • High → light crunch
  • Mostly clean amp with light breakup
Sync
  • Y → synchronize to
  • BPMN → free control in Hz
Speed

Tremolo speed:

  • 0.5–1 Hz → slow
  • 1–3 Hz → classic
  • 3–6 Hz → fast
Depth

Tremolo depth:

  • Low → light effect
  • High → strong tremolo
Tremolo
  • Y → active
  • N → bypass
Output Level

Final volume:

  • Negative → attenuation 0 d
  • B → neutral
  • Positive → boost Does not alter the timbre

Pro Tips

BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER

  • Clean, bright and modern sound
  • Hollowed mids → open and “wide” sound
  • Excellent definition for arpeggios and rhythms
  • Tremolo for vintage or ambient textures

Advice:

  • Middle low → true scooped effect
  • Treble + Presence → definition and air
  • Bass → controls the body without kneading
  • Light tremolo → adds movement

Final advice:

  • Middle bass → modern and open sound
  • Treble + Presence → maximum definition
  • Tremolo → adds movement and depth
  • Perfect for clean, funk and ambient

Setup Examples

Clean scooped / modern

BrightY
Treble60%
Middle35%
Bass50%
Presence60%
Gain40%
Speed1 Hz
Depth20%
TremoloN
SyncN
Output Level0dB

Brilliant funk/rhythm

BrightY
Treble65%
Middle40%
Bass45%
Presence65%
Gain45%
Speed2 Hz
Depth30%
TremoloY
SyncN
Output Level+1 dB

Ambient / wide tremolo

BrightN
Treble55%
Middle35%
Bass55%
Presence55%
Gain40%
Speed3 Hz
Depth50%
TremoloY
SyncY
Output Level+1 dB

Nile Rodgers – “Funk Clean Chic”

BrightY
Treble65%
Middle35%
Bass45%
Presence65%
Gain40%
Speed1.5 Hz
Depth20%
TremoloN
SyncN
Output Level+1 dB

Description: Ultra-defined and bright funky sound, with scooped mids and precise attack. Perfect for percussive rhythms and disco/funk style grooves.

John Frusciante – “Clean Alternative Crunch”

BrightY
Treble60%
Middle45%
Bass50%
Presence60%
Gain50%
Speed2 Hz
Depth30%
TremoloY
SyncN
Output Level+1 dB

Description: Dirty clean with light crunch, very dynamic. Perfect for arpeggios and alternative rhythms with character and presence.

The Edge – “Ambient Shimmer Pulse”

BrightN
Treble55%
Middle35%
Bass55%
Presence55%
Gain40%
Speed3 Hz
Depth50%
TremoloY
SyncY
Output Level+1 dB

Description: Spacious, atmospheric sound, with synchronized tremolo to create rhythmic movement. Perfect for delays and ambient textures.

Quick tip:

  • Nile Rodgers → precise and brilliant funk
  • Rustling → dynamic clean with light crunch
  • The Edge → ambient and rhythmic modulations