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Description

The Splawn Quick Rod is a pinnacle of tone and power for guitarists seeking a versatile and dynamic amplifier head. Perfectly crafted for those who want to push their sound to new heights, the Quick Rod delivers the iconic British-voiced tones with a modern twist. With its customizable overdrive capabilities, this amp head allows musicians to effortlessly shift from shimmering cleans to searing leads, making it a suitable choice for any rock or metal guitarist. Thanks to its all-tube design, it offers a warm and organic sound that responds beautifully to your playing dynamics.

Equipped with a comprehensive set of controls, the Quick Rod offers three separate channels, each with its own gain and EQ settings, ensuring you have the flexibility to sculpt your tone with precision. The amp's innovative design includes a footswitchable Solo Boost and Gear Shift feature, allowing you to unlock even more tonal possibilities during live performances or studio sessions. The built-in effects loop provides seamless integration with your favorite pedals, ensuring that your creativity is never limited.

Whether you're a touring musician or a home studio enthusiast, the Splawn Quick Rod is built to withstand the rigors of the road while delivering consistent, high-quality sound. Experience the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern functionality with this robust amplifier head.

Key Features:

  • All-tube design for authentic sound
  • Three channels with independent gain and EQ settings
  • Footswitchable Solo Boost and Gear Shift
  • Built-in effects loop for pedal integration
  • Customizable overdrive for versatile tone shaping
  • Rugged construction for durability

Product specs

Amp Type tube
Ola Englund

Ola Englund

Splawn Quick Rod - Metal

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Splawn Quick Rod - Metal

Ola Englund

Ola Englund

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Friedman BE100 2014 vs Splawn Quickrod 2010

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fpackwood

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Splawn Quick Rod Vs Splawn Nitro: Which One Splanws HARDER?! | HEAD TO HEAD

Kyle Bull

Kyle Bull

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THIS AMP IS A HOT ROD! SPLAWN QUICK ROD 100 DEMO!

Xander Raymond Charles

Xander Raymond Charles

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Splawn Quick Rod ⚡️ ZEN Amp Vault Ep17 ⚡️ Modded Marshall Madness

ZEN Amplification

ZEN Amplification

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Splawn Quickrod 100 Demo (With Amp Guts!)

Jon Bingham

Jon Bingham

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Marshall JVM 410H vs Splawn Quickrod - Who Did Eddie Van Halen's Tone Better?

TONE WARS

TONE WARS

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Splawn QuickRod 100W - The ONLY Mega Super Long and Comprehensive demo out there!

Kelster Von Shredster

Kelster Von Shredster

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Splawn Quickrod 100w + Marshall 1960B

Canal do Dani

Canal do Dani

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Charvel & Splawn Quickrod

Superchixxx

Superchixxx

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Features and functionality

  • The Splawn Quickrod’s FX loop can reduce volume effectively using a cable and the master volume with the 3db negative switch.

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  • The Splawn Quickrod offers three distinct "gears" on the OD channel, emulating "vintage Plexi", "hot rodded Plexi", and "super hot rodded Plexi" tones.

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Comparisons

  • The Splawn Quickrod has been highlighted for tracking better in studio settings compared to other amps enjoyed live.

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  • Described as a "greatest hits of Marshall tones," highlighting its versatility in achieving classic sounds.

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User experience

  • Owners describe the Quickrod as a "keeper" amp, often likening it to a lifetime investment.

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  • Owners express satisfaction with the Quickrod, noting its ability to deliver on high expectations shortly after acquisition.

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Build quality

  • An earlier version of the Quickrod is noted for having Heyboer transformers, which some owners appreciate.

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Value and pricing

  • It's suggested that buying a used Quickrod allows for easy resale at purchase price if dissatisfaction arises.

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Use cases and applications

  • Praised as a "bucket list amp," indicating its desirability and iconic status among enthusiasts.

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Critic Reviews

Quick Rod Review: They are not for everyone though. They excel at certain genre... | Splawn | Guitar Amplifiers | Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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The Splawn Quick Rod impresses with its articulate, touch-sensitive sound and robust build quality. It shines in the realm of '80s rock and metal tones, offering a hot-rodded Marshall experience that's hard to beat for the price. However, its feature set may feel limited compared to rivals at similar price points, and its brightness can be unforgiving, highlighting every playing mistake. Despite these quirks, its reliability and top-notch craftsmanship, along with excellent customer service, make it a standout choice for those chasing that classic rock sound.

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See how Nergal uses Splawn Amplification Quickrod

Nergal

Guitarist

Behemoth

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in 3. 17 you hear that it was used to "introduce extra harmonics". An album released in 2018 was recorded on it

See how Karl Sanders uses Splawn Amplification Quickrod

Karl Sanders

Guitarist

Nile

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According to an official post on Karl Sanders' Facebook page, he uses the Splawn Amplification Quickrod.

See how Tony Rombola uses Splawn Amplification Quickrod

Tony Rombola

Guitarist

Godsmack

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In this interview, Scott Splawn of Splawn Amplifiers explains how Tony Rombola uses both a Splawn Nitro and Splawn Quickrod to record with.

"Tony Rombola of Godsmack, for instance, has recorded with both a Nitro and a Quick Rod."

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Michael Sweet

Guitarist

Boston

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Multiple custom black and yellow Splawn Quick Rod heads visible at 1:12.

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Jon Schaffer

Guitarist

Iced Earth

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I did however use several different amps on both parts of the 'Something Wicked' epic because I wanted different dynamics and shades of tone to tell the story. I used a great amp for all of my lead parts called a Splawn Quick Rod. I also really enjoy amps by Divided By 13, Orange, Engl, Roccaforte, Vox, Voodoo, VHT, Trainwreck and, of course, Marshall and Fender; all of which appear on the new CDs at some point or another. Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gear-talk-with-iced-earth-s-schaffer-i-m-a-gear-head-but-not-a-gear-whore/#1e50FXsEgq17fmqu.99

See how Wes Hauch uses Splawn Amplification Quickrod

Wes Hauch

Guitarist

The Faceless

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Top head is spawn, further described in Instagram caption

See how Todd Jones uses Splawn Amplification Quickrod

Todd Jones

Singer, Guitarist

Nails

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In photos from FireBurn's debut live performance featured on Noecho, Todd Jones is seen using a Splawn Quick Rod guitar amplifier head.

See how Peter Mengede uses Splawn Amplification Quickrod

Peter Mengede

Guitarist

Helmet

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Peter Mengede uses a Splawn Quick Rod, as noted by Guitar Lessons Brisbane on their website.

See how Jeremy Popoff uses Splawn Amplification Quickrod

Jeremy Popoff

Guitarist

Lit

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At 0:27, Jeremy's black tele appears to be plugged into a Splawn Quick Rod.

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