
Headrush Amplifiers
97 RB-01B Blue
Inspired by Bogner Ecstasy 101B (Blue Channel)
The model 97 RB-01B Blue it is designed to deliver versatile and dynamic sound, ideal for blues, rock and modern leads:
- Full controls for EQ, gain, boost and volume
- Defined and modulable sound, from bright clean to crunch/distortion
- Perfect for single coil and humbucker guitars
- Built-in boost for extra push in solos or riffs
Designed for those looking for versatility with total tone control.
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopCountryBass
Controls
Bright
Activate the high frequency boost:
- Y → brighter and sharper sound
- N → softer and warmer sound
Treble
Control the high frequencies:
- Low → smooth sound
- High → bright and punchy
Middle
Controls the mid frequencies:
- Low → natural scoop
- High → more body and presence
- Fundamental for defining the tone in the mix
Bass
Control the low frequencies:
- Low → tight and controlled
- High → full and full-bodied
Presence
Control the final brilliance:
- Low → soft sound
- High → sharper and more open
Gain
Controls the overall saturation:
- Low → light crunch
- High → full and defined distortion Interacts with Volume and Boost to modulate dynamics and sustain
Boost
Control the level of additional boost:
- Low → almost imperceptible effect
- High → greater volume and presence for solos
Volume
Controls the preamp level:
- Low → clean
- High → light natural crunch
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
- Versatile sound: from bright clean to defined crunch/distortion
- Modular EQ → Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence
- Gain + Volume → modulate dynamics and saturation
- Boost → increases pressure and sustain without changing timbre
- Output Level → adjusts the overall level
Advice:
- Bright + Treble medium-high → punchy leads
- Middle medium + Presence medium → balanced body
- Gain + Boost → defined distortion for powerful solos and riffs
Final advice:
- Treble + Presence high → punchy leads
- Medium-high Gain + Boost → defined distortion for solos
- Middle and Bass → balance body and fullness
Setup Examples
Brilliant clean / defined rhythm
BrightY
Treble55%
Middle50%
Bass50%
Presence55%
Gain40%
Boost0%
Volume50%
Output Level0dB
Modern crunch / powerful riff
BrightY
Treble60%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Presence60%
Gain65%
Boost30%
Volume60%
Output Level+1 dB
Distorted lead / punchy solo
BrightY
Treble65%
Middle55%
Bass55%
Presence65%
Gain80%
Boost50%
Volume70%
Output Level+2 dB

