Headrush Cabinets
1X12 BLACK PANEL LUX
Inspired by Fender® Deluxe Reverb “Blackface” (Jensen
1x12" Speaker
The 1x12 Black Panel Lux it is inspired by classic cabinets Fender Blackface, and is characterized by:
- Sound clean, bright and dynamic
- Crystal clear and defined highs
- Low, controlled and never intrusive
- Ideal for clean, blues, country and pedal platforms
Controls
Axis (Y/N)
Microphone position:
- Y (On-axis) -> brighter and more direct
- N (Off-axis) -> softer and more natural
On-axis = attack | Off-axis = more vintage sound
Breakup (%)
Simulate cone saturation:
- Bass -> clean, pure and transparent
- Medium -> light warmth and compression
- High -> Evident vintage breakup
This cab has “cleaner” breakup than the Tweed
Out Gain (dB)
Check the output volume:
- Negative -> attenuation
- 0 dB -> neutral
- Positive -> boost
Amp Gain (dB)
Check the cab input level:
- Negative -> less thrust
- 0 dB -> neutral
- Positive -> more dynamics and presence
Affects cab response
Suggested Microphones
Pro Tips
CABINET BEHAVIOR
- Bright, open and very defined sound
- Natural dynamic response
- Light and controlled breakup
- Excellent with modern effects and cleans
- Advice:
- Low breakup → perfect clean
- Medium breakup → natural crunch
- Dyn57 → rock presence
- Cond 87 → maximum detail
- Ribbon → sweetens the highs
Advice
- Low breakup → perfect clean
- Medium breakup → natural crunch
- Dyn57 → rock presence
- Cond 87 → maximum detail
- Ribbon → sweetens the highs
Final advice
- Breakup 10–25% → perfect clean
- Breakup 25–40% → sweet spot blues
- Use this cab for defined, clean and bright sounds
Setup Examples
Crystal clear / Fender style
MicTypeCond 87
AxisN
Breakups10%
Amp Gain0dB
Out Gain0dB
Bluesy crunch / dynamic
Mic TypeDyn57
AxisY
Breakups25–30%
Amp Gain+1 dB
Out Gain0dB
Soft/vintage lead
MicTypeRibbon 121
AxisN
Breakup35–40%
Amp Gain+1 dB
Out Gain+1 dB