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Step into the world of rich, vintage tones with the Chicago Blues Box Humboldt guitar amplifier head. This meticulously crafted amplifier is designed for musicians who seek an authentic blues sound combined with modern reliability. Drawing inspiration from the classic American blues era, the Humboldt delivers a dynamic range that captures both the raw grit and the smooth clarity of a true vintage amp. Its all-tube design ensures that every note is infused with warmth and character, making it an ideal choice for both studio recordings and live performances.

The Humboldt is equipped with a versatile control panel that allows players to shape their sound with precision. From the deep growl of a Chicago dive bar to the crisp, clean tones of a polished studio session, this amp head offers a comprehensive tonal palette. With its rugged construction and retro aesthetic, the Humboldt not only sounds great but also looks the part, embodying the spirit of the blues.

Key Features:

All-tube design for authentic vintage sound
Dynamic range ideal for blues, rock, and jazz
Versatile control panel for precise sound shaping
Rugged construction for durability in live settings
Retro aesthetic for a classic look
Perfect for both studio and live performances

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Chris Duarte

Guitarist, Singer

The G3 Jam

Verified via Premier Guitar

Mentioned in this January 14, 2009 Premier Guitar interview.

Tell us about your amp setup right now.

Right now I’m down to only one amplifier. I used to play a huge wall of amps: a Fender Vibro-King, a Marshall JCM 900 and two Riveras. One was a custom job, a Rivera 15 with one 15” and then they gave me a 4x12 with their modular system in it—although I only used a few tones, so I didn’t switch around the modules too much… a blackface Twin sound and a Deluxe. I’m using a Chicago Blues Box now.

Those are some really well-made amps.

They are! I was contacted by a friend that said they were interested in me, and at the time I was doing the record, Vantage Point, which came out in September 2008, and they sent me out their Humbolt head, which is like a master volume Marshall. They also sent me out a Bassman and a little Kingston combo. And I really liked the Humbolt head, so they sold it to me and threw in the Bassman. The Humbolt sounded really good, so I just started working on that and trying to adjust myself to it, and now I sound great on just that one amp.

What do you like about the Humbolt?

It gets a good range of clarity. I have to hear all of my strings when I play. I can’t just have it grunge out. With the style of music I play, I have to hear all of the strings when I hit that big 9 chord. I don’t want it dirty on one end and twangy on the other. And that amp’s doing well with it; I’ve learned how to work with it.