Guitar Amp Head

Valve, Solid State, Modelling, and Hybrid..

There are some different types of amplifier heads that you should be aware of before buying - Valve (or Tube), Solid State, Modelling, and Hybrid. Each of these types offers something different and might suit your playing style more than another type - click here to read our Guitar Amp Buying Guide or take a look at our 20 Favourite Practice Amps for more information.

Valve Saturation and Wattage

Many people opt for a true-valve head to take advantage of the sweet overdriven sounds that they're renowned for when cranked to the perfect level. Higher wattage valve amp heads will have more clean headroom - this means that the sweet-spot will occur at a higher volume level than it would with a lower wattage amplifier. For practicing and at-home playing, we recommend taking advantage of these lower wattage amplifiers to get a natural saturation from your guitar without hitting uncomfortable volume levels - your neighbours will thank you!