Headrush Amplifiers
92 Treadplate Modern
Inspired by Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Modern)
The model 92 Treadplate Modern it is designed for modern, aggressive and defined sounds, ideal for contemporary rock, metal and powerful leads:
- High gain, clear and cutting sound
- Full control of EQ, gain and master volume
- Ideal for humbucker and single coil guitars
- Excellent for studio and live with high definition
Designed for those looking for modern sounds with sustain and punch.
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalMetalJazzFunkPopBass
Controls
Treble
Control the high frequencies:
- Low → softer sound
- High → bright and punchy
Middle
Controls the mid frequencies:
- Low → natural scoop
- High → more body and presence
- Fundamental for defining the tone in modern rhythms
Bass
Control the low frequencies:
- Low → tight and controlled
- High → full and powerful
Presence
Controls the final brilliance:
- Low → soft sound
- High → sharper and more open Affects definition and “air” of the sound
Gain
Controls overall saturation:
- Low → light crunch
- High → full, aggressive distortion Interacts with Master Volume to modulate sustain and compression
Master Volume
Controls the overall volume of the amplifier:
- Low → controlled sound
- High → more boost Allows you to adjust feel and pressure without altering the timbre
Output Level
Controls the final volume:
- Negative → attenuation 0 d
- B → neutral
- Positive → boost Does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER
- Modern, aggressive and defined sound
- Modular EQ for body and shine
- Modular gain to go from light crunch to full distortion
- Master Volume and Output Level allow precise thrust adjustment
Advice:
- High Treble + High Presence → bright and incisive leads
- Middle medium → maintains body without muddying the gain
- Controlled bass → avoids excess low frequencies with high gain
- Gain + Master Volume → modulate sustain and compression
Final advice:
- Treble + Presence high → punchy leads
- Medium Middle + Controlled Bass → balanced body
- High Gain + Master Volume → full but defined distortion
Setup Examples
Modern clean / brilliant rhythm
Treble55%
Middle50%
Bass50%
Presence55%
Gain40%
Master Vol60%
Output Level0dB
Modern crunch / defined riff
Treble60%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Presence60%
Gain65%
Master Vol65%
Output Level+1 dB
Aggressive lead / full distortion
Treble65%
Middle50%
Bass55%
Presence65%
Gain80%
Master Vol70%
Output Level+2 dB