The Wampler Bravado 40W Head is the amplifier head that redefines what it means to have a clean, vibrant platform for your pedals. Crafted with the discerning musician in mind, this amp offers 40 watts of pure tube power, driven by 6L6 power tubes that deliver impressive clean headroom and a punchy, harmonically rich tone. Its custom active effects loop, designed in collaboration with renowned amp builder Dave Friedman, ensures that your reverb, delay, and modulation effects maintain their depth and detail without muddying your sound.

With a 6-position Bright switch and a Fat switch, the Bravado lets you tailor the amp’s sonic response to perfectly match your guitar and pedal setup, offering an unparalleled level of control. The Bass, Middle, and Treble controls further refine your tone, ensuring every note is filled with complexity and clarity.

The Bravado's robust design includes custom-wound transformers and a handwired turret board, reflecting a commitment to quality and durability. Whether you’re playing in a small studio or a large venue, its versatile connectivity options, including 4-, 8-, or 16-ohm operation and an additional speaker cabinet output, make it adaptable to any rig setup.

Key Features:

• 40 watts of clean, open headroom with 6L6 power tubes
• Custom active effects loop designed with Dave Friedman
• Bass, Middle, and Treble tone controls with Fat and Bright switches
• 4-, 8-, or 16-ohm operation with additional speaker cabinet output
• Superior construction with custom-wound transformers and handwired turret board design

Product specs

FAQs

What kind of tones can I expect from the Wampler Bravado 40W Head?

The Wampler Bravado 40W Head delivers a clean, dynamic tone with a lot of headroom, ideal for pedal enthusiasts. Its 3-band EQ and 6-way bright switch allow for precise tone shaping, making it versatile for various music styles.

Is the Wampler Bravado 40W Head suitable for gigging?

Yes, the Wampler Bravado 40W Head, with its 40-watt power output, is loud enough for gigging in small to medium venues, providing ample clean headroom and dynamic response.

Does the Wampler Bravado 40W Head have an effects loop?

Yes, the Wampler Bravado 40W Head features an effects loop, allowing you to integrate your time-based effects like delay and reverb into your signal chain without compromising tone.

What kind of tubes does the Wampler Bravado 40W Head use?

The Wampler Bravado 40W Head utilizes 1 x 12AX7 and 1 x 12AT7 preamp tubes, along with 2 x 6L6 power tubes and a 5AR4 rectifier, providing a rich, warm tube tone.

How does the Wampler Bravado 40W Head handle different speaker cabinets?

The Wampler Bravado 40W Head has outputs for 4, 8, and 16 ohm cabinets, making it compatible with a wide range of speaker configurations for flexible setup options.