99 PV51 II Clean
Headrush Amplifiers

99 PV51 II Clean

Inspired by Peavey 5150 II (Clean)

The model 99 PV51 II Clean it is designed to deliver modern clean, extremely defined and with great headroom, ideal for:

  • Funk, pop, blues and modern rock
  • Pedal platformer (perfect with overdrive and effects)
  • Brilliant clean sounds with great dynamics

It is a very versatile clean amp, with the possibility of reaching a light crunch thanks to the gain control.

BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopCountryBass

Controls

Bright

Activate the boost on high frequencies:

  • Y → bright and crystalline sound
  • N → warmer and rounder sound
  • Ideal for arpeggios and funky rhythms
Treble

Control the high frequencies:

  • Low → soft sound
  • High → bright and defined
Middle

Controls the mid frequencies:

  • Low → scooped sound
  • High → more body and presence
  • Fundamental for standing out in the mix
Bass

Control the low frequencies:

  • Low → tight and controlled
  • High → full and deep
Presence

Controls the final brilliance:

  • Low → soft sound
  • High → more open and punchy Adds “air” to the sound
Gain

Control the saturation level:

  • Low → pure clean
  • High → light crunch
  • Use it to slightly dirtier the sound without losing definition
Boost

Adds extra boost:

  • Low → almost inaudible
  • High → more volume and presence
  • Great for clean solos or light crunch
Volume

Controls the preamp level:

  • Low → controlled clean
  • High → more body and dynamics
  • Interacts with Gain
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

  • Clean, very defined and dynamic
  • Large headroom → does not distort easily
  • Perfect as a pedalboard base
  • Integrated boost useful for clean leads

Advice:

  • Bright + Treble → maximum sparkle
  • Middle → adjust presence in the mix
  • Low gain → pure clean
  • Boost → to stand out in solos

Final advice:

  • Use this amp as universal clean base
  • Low Gain + Boost → perfect for clean leads
  • Bright ON → funk and pop
  • Bright OFF → blues and jazz

Setup Examples

Crystal clean / funk

BrightY
Treble65%
Middle50%
Bass45%
Presence60%
Gain35%
Boost0%
Volume55%
Output Level0dB

Clean warm/blues

BrightN
Treble55%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Presence55%
Gain45%
Boost10%
Volume60%
Output Level+1 dB

Light crunch / clean lead

BrightY
Treble60%
Middle55%
Bass50%
Presence60%
Gain55%
Boost25%
Volume65%
Output Level+1–2 dB