97 RB-01B Red
Headrush Amplifiers

97 RB-01B Red

Inspired by Bogner Ecstasy 101B (Red Channel)

The model 97 RB-01B Red it is designed to deliver powerful, dynamic and defined sound, ideal for rock, blues and modern leads:

  • Full controls for EQ, gain, boost and volume
  • Modular sound from bright clean to full crunch/distortion
  • Perfect for single coil and humbucker guitars
  • Built-in boost for more presence in solos or riffs

“Red” emphasizes aggression and drive, maintaining versatility in every style.

BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopCountryPunkAcousticBassFusionClassic Rock

Controls

Bright

Activate the high frequency boost:

  • Y → bright and sharp 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 defined
  • 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 → delicate 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

Clean Brilliant

BrightY
Treble55%
Middle50%
Bass50%
Presence55%
Gain50%
Boost0%
Volume50%
Output Level0dB

Powerful crunch

BrightY
Treble60%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Presence60%
Gain70%
Boost35%
Volume65%
Output Level+1–2 dB

Aggressive Lead

BrightY
Treble65%
Middle55%
Bass55%
Presence65%
Gain85%
Boost50%
Volume70%
Output Level+2–3 dB