
Headrush Amplifiers
82 Lead 800 Bright
Inspired by Marshall JCM800 (Bright)
The model 82 Leads 800 Bright is a variant of the classic Lead 800, designed to offer a brighter and sharper sound, with greater definition on high frequencies.
- Ideal for rock, hard rock, fusion and punchy leads
- Maintains the power and British high-gain character
- Perfect for guitars with humbucker or single coil pickups
This version emphasizes high brightness and attack, while keeping the saturation controlled.
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalPopCountryBassFusion
Controls
Bright
Activate a high frequency boost:
- Y → brighter and sharper sound
- N → warmer and more natural sound
- Essential for leads and punchy clean parts
Treble
Control the high frequencies:
- Low → soft
- High → brighter and more defined
Middle
Controls the mid frequencies:
- Low → natural scoop
- High → presence and body
- Helps stand out in the mix even with high gain
Bass
Control the low frequencies:
- Low → tight and controlled
- High → full and powerful
Presence
Controls the final brilliance:
- Low → smooth sound
- High → more aggressive and open Crucial for cut in the mix
Gain
Control the saturation level:
- Low → light crunch
- High → full distortion More gain = more sustain and compression
Master Volume
Controls overall volume:
- Low → less pressure
- High → more body and push
- Interacts with Gain for overall feel
Sync
- Y → synchronized to
- BPMN → free
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
- Brighter, punchier sound than the standard Lead 800
- Great for leads and arpeggios
- Controlled gain with cut on high frequencies
- Tremolo for vintage or ambient textures
Advice:
- Bright + Treble → definition and cut
- Middle medium-high → maintains body and presence
- Bass → controls the lows without mixing
- Gain → adjust saturation for lead or crunch
- Master Vol → controls overall thrust
Final advice:
- Bright high + Treble high → sharp sound for lead
- Medium-high gain → controlled crunch or light distortion
- Middle + Presence → body balance / definition
- Perfect for hard rock, fusion and punchy lead parts
Setup Examples
Bright lead / punchy clean
BrightY
Treble65%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Presence60%
Gain50%
Speed1 Hz
Depth20%
TremoloN
SyncN
Master Vol60%
Output Level0dB
Modern rock crunch
BrightY
Treble60%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Presence65%
Gain65%
Speed2 Hz
Depth30%
TremoloN
SyncN
Master Vol65%
Output Level+1 dB
Aggressive lead / hard rock
BrightY
Treble70%
Middle50%
Bass55%
Presence65%
Gain75%
Speed3 Hz
Depth40%
TremoloN
SyncN
Master Vol70%
Output Level+2 dB

