82 Lead 800 100W
The model 82 Lead 800 100W is inspired by the legendary amplifiers British high-gain 80s, designed to offer:
- Aggressive, defined and medium-rich sound
- Great for rock, hard rock and classic metal
- Great touch response with natural distortion
It's an amp that excels at powerful leads and crunch, maintaining clarity even at high gain levels.
Controls
Controls high frequencies:
- Low → softer sound
- High → bright and cutting Affects attack and definition
Control the mid frequencies:
- Low → scooped sound
- High → more presence and body
- Fundamental for standing out in the mix
Control the low frequencies:
- Low → tight and controlled sound
- High → fuller and more powerful
- Be careful not to mix with high gain
Controls the final brilliance:
- Low → softer sound
- High → more aggressive and open Adds “air” and definition
Controls the preamp gain:
- Low → light clean/crunch
- High → full distortion and sustain
- It's the heart of saturation
Controls the overall volume of the amplifier:
- Low → less sound pressure
- High → more body and final response Interacts with the Preamp for the overall feel
Controls the final volume:
- Negative → attenuation 0 d
- B → neutral
- Positive → boost Does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER
- Aggressive and medium-rich sound
- Excellent definition even with high gain
- Dynamic response to the touch of the guitar
- Preamp + Master → control saturation and boost
Advice:
- High preamp → powerful distortion
- Middle → essential to not disappear in the mix
- Presence + Treble → define aggression
- Bass → keep controlled to avoid slurry
Final advice:
- High preamp + Mid-high Middle → perfect leads
- Presence + Treble → cut in the mix
- Master Volume → controls the “weight” of the sound
- Perfect for 80s rock, hard rock and classic metal
Setup Examples
80s crunch rock
Hard rock / classic lead
Pushed lead / classic metal
Slash – “Sweet Lead”
Description: Warm, creamy and mid-rich sound. Perfect for melodic solos with sustain and great expressiveness.
Zakk Wylde – “Aggressive Metal Crunch”
Description: Aggressive and powerful sound, with solid bass and strong attack. Ideal for heavy riffs and pinch harmonics.
Iron Maiden – “Twin Lead Classic Metal”
Description: Defined and balanced sound, perfect for fast NWOBHM style harmonizations and rhythms.
Quick tip:
- Slash → high mids and warm sound
- Zakk Wylde → more gain and aggression
- Iron Maiden → balance and definition for dual guitar