DESCRIPTION
Simple in its design but with so much versatility, the Super Sheriff is 100 watts of classic British rock. The vintage channel has two gain modes; there is the clean side and the crunch side, both in the classic rock style of the late 60s and early 70s. The hot-rodded channel is all about late 70s to 80s gain and has two modes, with the second adding even more gain!
The Super Sheriff is available in two versions: one with a shorter scale in line with our other Deluxe heads to fit our 2x12 vertical cabinets, and the other is a wide-body head for our 4x12 cabinets. Both have the same features and come in a deluxe wooden head sleeve.
Two channels and two modes
Both channels have two footswitchable modes. The Vintage channel has a clean mode and a crunch mode; these are based on the classic rock and blues sounds of the 60s. The Hot Rod channel is the "hot rod" gain sound of the 80s; both modes have plenty of gain, but mode 2 has more and is suitable for lead sounds.
Master volume design
There are two master volume controls, one for each channel, and they are footswitchable. The master volume assign switch on the back can toggle the volume controls to be set globally across the channels or on their original vintage/hot rod channel.
Presence switch
Located on the front panel, this switch changes the brightness of the presence control. Position two will sound slightly brighter as it reduces negative feedback in the higher frequencies.
Depth focus
This is much more than a bass EQ. It operates in the power section of the amp, providing either a tighter, more focused low end or, conversely, one that is looser and more resonant, depending on your needs and tastes. The Sheriff 100 adds extra flexibility with a rotary knob on the rear panel.
Series effects loop
A series effects loop is available for effects fans. It is completely out of the circuit when bypassed.
Simple and powerful EQ
Lots of tone-sculpting potential, plus a presence control that works in the power section to set the overall bite exactly as you want it.
High and low power mode
100 watts in high power mode and 35 in low power mode.
External bias points
No need to tinker inside when changing output tubes. The Sheriff 100 will be fitted with EL34s as standard but can also be biased to use 6L6s, as well as a range of other tubes such as: KT66, KT77, 6CA7, 5881, etc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FORMAT ::
Two-channel/mode valve head
POWER ::
100 watts RMS, 35-watt low power mode
VALVES ::
4 x ECC83, 4 x EL34 as standard
SIZE (MM) ::
485 (w) x 230 (h) x 235 (d)
WEIGHT ::
16 kg
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ::
"Vintage" and "Hot Rod" footswitchable channel modes
Footswitchable Volume I and Volume II
High and low power modes
Series effects loop
Depth focus
Presence switch
External bias test and adjustment points
Slip cover included.