Headrush Cabinets

4X10 TWEED BASS

Inspired by Fender® ’59 Bassman (Jensen P10Q)

4x10" Speaker

The 4x10 Tweed Bass it is inspired by classic cabinets Fender Bassman Tweed, characterized by:

Sound warm, punchy and very dynamic
Pronounced and musical averages
Natural and “gritty” breakup
Ideal for blues, vintage rock, crunch and light bass

Controls

Axis (Y/N)

Microphone position:

Y (On-axis) -> more attack and presence
N (Off-axis) -> softer and rounder

Off-axis = more vintage

Breakup (%)

Simulate cone saturation:

Low -> clean warm
Medium -> natural crunch
High -> Evident vintage breakup

This cab has one of the most musical and "pushed" breakups

Out Gain (dB)

Check the output volume:

Negative -> attenuation
0 dB -> neutral
Positive -> boost

Amp Gain (dB)

Check the input level:

Negative -> less thrust
0 dB -> neutral
Positive -> more perceived response and saturation

It interacts a lot with breakup

Suggested Microphones

Dyn 7: modern dynamic, balanced
Dyn 57: strong attack, rock presence
Dyn 409: softer and less aggressive
Dyn 421: more body and lower
Cond 67: warm and vintage
Cond 87: hi-fi and detailed
Cond 414: versatile and balanced
Ribbon 121: dark, soft and natural

Pro Tips

CABINET BEHAVIOR

Warm, full and very punchy sound
Featured mids → great in the mix
Natural and dynamic breakup
More "rough" than the Black Panel cabs
Advice:
Medium breakup → sweet spot
Dyn57 → rock attack
Dyn421 → more body
Ribbon → soft leads
Off-axis → more vintage sound

Advice

Medium breakup → sweet spot
Dyn57 → rock attack
Dyn421 → more body
Ribbon → soft leads
Off-axis → more vintage sound

Final advice

Breakup 30–50% → true Tweed Bassman sound
Dyn57 On-axis → perfect vintage rock
Ribbon Off-axis → soft leads

Setup Examples

Clean warm/blues

MicTypeCond 67

AxisN

Breakups20–25%

Amp Gain0dB

Out Gain0dB

Crunch rock / vintage

Mic TypeDyn57

AxisY

Breakup35–45%

Amp Gain+1 dB

Out Gain0dB

Lead blues / driven

MicTypeRibbon 121

AxisN

Breakup45–55%

Amp Gain+1 dB

Out Gain+1 dB