The 3100 is all about versatility.

It's unique and different because it has been designed around the goal to accurately reproduce the specific tone of any model of guitar you're playing with by offering 5/6 different convincing sounds vintage to modern.

No talk more. Check this video below in which Oliver Hartmann demonstrates a PRS guitar playing out of the guitar 100% pure credible tones from cleans, jazzy, AC/DC crunchs, leads and metal tones and you will immediately get what I mean.

Note how Oliver easily switches among all tones in just one click.

3.26 Jazz clean, 3.49 clean funky twang, 4.10 clean rhythm and arpeggio, 4.40 clean humbucker, 4.50 clean humbucker dynamic, 5.11 AC/DC crunch, 5.58 lead solo sustain, 6.17 lead heavy rhythm

No other head will give to you the same immediate tone and versatility in just one amp.

The 3100 also features some other unique functions you will surely like:

- a user -friendly control interface with each channel sporting the same controls and only two switches on the front panel.
- a solo function which boosts the level and the gain at the same so your solo has more volume but also more   sustain. It's called "Boost".
- the possibility to assign external MIDI effects to the supplied footswitch.
- a 'shaping' function, on the Lead channel, that allows you to switch from a rhythm part to a solo with the correct   equalization on both in one just operation (a suggestion from our metal friends ;)

This makes the 3100 the perfect tool to reproduce the sound you have heard on record or live and then personalize it to make it our own. On the other side the 3100 is very simple to understand and use with just two switches on the front panel. Or do you need 18 like we have seen recently?

If you feel it is time to learn more on the 3100 panels functions please click HERE

Otherwise please continue for some more general info to learn this is the amps for you.

- hand crafted in Italy
- 3 channels, (3 x 2) volumes, 5 basic tones,
- Boost Function for solo (boosts level and gain too for more solo sustain)
- output impedance: selectable, 4/8/16 ohms
- preamp tubes: 6 x 12AX7WA
- output tubes: 4 x JJ Tesla E34L matched sets
- output power: 100W rms. Half Power: 50W
- full power/half power function
- resonance control
- shaping function for scooped rhythm on lead channel (presettablpre settable - PR1/PR2 switch for 2 different sound options on crunch channel
- optionableoptionalrols:
- channel 1 Select
- channel 2 Select
- channel 3 Select
- boost 1 ON-OFF
- boost 2 ON-OFF
- boost 3 ON-OFF
- shaping function on/off on lead channel
- use of digital effects without a MIDI pedalboardpedal board - dimensions: approx. width 64 cm x height 24,5 cm x depth 26 cm
- weight: 23 kg
- foot-switch included

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Here are a few shots of the 3100 head showing various details of the amp. Click "Lo" link open medium sized images. Click "hi" to open a hi resolution versions for a true "face to face" experience.

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The 3100 head is available as a standard in the following colour combinations. Standard colours are normally in stock and delivered in 7/10 working days.

We offer the 3/100 head in a variety of different colours. Please see some colour combinations below.
Custom colours normally require 30 days delivery time.

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You don't see the colour combination you're looking for? Link to our AMP CONFIGURATOR page and build the 3/100 head you dream of!

"Here you can see how some famous players, use the 3/100 HEAD. Once you will own one, you will be able to use their original t guitar pone settings as a starting point to create your own personal sound."

SLADU PERICA

	"Ciao Galeazzo, Please check all the pics….you see your ampli. I will send you Thursday music examples on mp3 that I recorded with valve….please listen to it!!! All kinds of great sounds… all the best to you, ciao Slädu" "

ANDREA BRAIDO

	"Ciao Gale, here they are hope they are ok I put all myself into it! In my opinion The Valve represents the top in this amps category! 3 indipendent channelsindependent every tone in a simple and indipendent way, a pindependent warm distortion, a clean which is truly "clean" and finally a very useful crunch in whatever situations and all the shades in between. In a few words, try The Valve in different situation and be sure they wil come up to your willectations! Hugs, el Braidus elettricus"

THOMAS DILL

	"Hi Gale, here are some of my favorite Settings. I wrote it down in a list (14 = 14 o´clock). Audio files with this settings are attached to this mail. Hope you enjoy it..."

RALF JUNG

	"Hi Galeazzo, I mainly use the 3/100 for distorted lead tones or real heavy rhythms. By using the shaping button you can set the amp up to be really ballsy for rhythm work – the bass response is incredible clean big but never muddy. If you use the solo channel for lead work I reduce the presence quite a bit and work with the treble knob instead – liquid tones are the result!"

JAVI VALERO

	"Hi Galeazzo!!! unfortunately I can not pick up the amp back to the artist for which I work now, he is out of Spain and he has the keys of the rehearsal room!!! So, but I can tell you my settings!They are slightly different according to the guitar I am using: I use shape mode sometimes in solos. Presence 1 is always 4 and Presence 2 at 5. I tweak the depth control depending on the venue I am playing."

MIKE SPITZER

	"GF, I use the 3100 for a tighter, more modern metal and rock style sound (ie.... Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Satriani, Godsmack, Metallica, Slayer, etc..etc..etc...) with hotter humbucker (or active) pickups -- SPECIAL NOTE - Notice the MASTER volume is on FULL 100% and overall volume is controlled at each Channel This allows power tubes to work harder and creates more dynamics, pick attack, response and "feel" like a vintage non master volume amp kind of like "re-amping". The amp tone sounds and feels more ALIVE this way!!!"

LUDOVICO VAGNONE

	"Gale! The 3100 head is a mervellous amp, tmarvellousrsatility, the MIDI, the position of controls, everything is designed to make it extremely playable and comfortable under your fingers. An incredible dynamic a special tone clarity. It always delivers what you desire. Your cabs are also very interesting. I have 2 2x12 and I really love them both the mono setup as in stereo, or wet dry wet. A true pleasure for your soul!"

The following is a collection of videos of various artists and customers using the 3100 top.

VIDEOS BY: SLADU PERICA

Channel: Lead - Guitar: JEM 8 strings - TV Commercial for Swatch brand. SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: JEM - Volts video". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: JEM - "Dude at Home". SEE

VIDEOS BY: ANDREA BRAIDO playing a Gibson SG guitar.

Channel: Clean - Guitar: SG - "Clean lead rhythm". SEE

Channel: Clean - Guitar: SG - "Clean 2bis". SEE

Channel: Clean - Guitar: SG - "Clean". SEE

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: SG - "Crunch". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: SG - "Lead 2". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: SG - "Lead 3". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: SG - "Lead 4". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: SG - "Lead 5". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: SG - "Sustain". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: SG - "Solo". SEE

VIDEOS BY: ANDREA BRAIDO playing a Fender Strat guitar.

Channel: Clean - Guitar: Strat - "Clean Strat". SEE

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: Strat - "Crunch Strat". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: Strat - "Lead strat 1". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: Strat - "Lead Strat 2". SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: Strat - "Lead neck pu strat". SEE

VIDEOS BY: ANDREA BRAIDO playing a Robin guitar.

Channel: Lead - Guitar: Robin - "Lead 1". SEE

Channel: Clean - Guitar: Robin - "Clean Funky". SEE

VIDEOS BY BY: LUDOVICO VAGNONE

Channel: All channels - Guitar: Ibanez Jem - ""Mi vida es un pedal". SEE

VIDEOS BY: MARCELLO MAZZOLI playing different guitars

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: Strat - "Strat crunch" SEE

Channel: all channels - Guitar: Frudua GFF-VO strat - "All tones" SEE

Channel: all channels - Guitar: PRS - "Various tone" SEE

Channel: crunch and lead with shaping - Guitar: Ibanez RG Prestige - "Various tone" SEE

Channel: Crunch and lead with and without shaping - Guitar: Ibanez JEM - "All tones" SEE

Channel: all channels - Guitar: LP custom - "Various tone" SEE

Channel: all channels - Guitar: Vantage Semi Hollow - "Various tone" SEE

VIDEOS BY: ANUAR AREBI

Channel: Lead - Guitar: 7 strings Ibanez - "Metal" SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: 7 strings Ibanez - "Metal" SEE

VIDEOS BY: ALEX GUADAGNOLI

Channel: Lead - Guitar: 7 strings Ibanez - "Metal" SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: 7 strings Ibanez - "Metal" SEE

VIDEOS BY: CRAIG HARDIE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: Fender strat HM - "Queensryche - Speak (inc. solos)" SEE

Channel: Lead - Guitar: Fender strat HM - "Queensryche - The Needle Lies (inc. solos)" SEE

The following is a collection of MP3 files from various artists and customers using the 3100 top.

SAMPLES PLAYED BY: ZLADU PERICA

Channel: Lead - Guitar: JEM - "8 strings groove". HEAR

Channel: Lead - Guitar: JEM - "Ibanez lead". HEAR

Channel: Lead - Guitar: Strat - "Solo Strat" HEAR

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: Telecaster - "Tele jazz crunch". HEAR

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: Strat - "Strat crunch". HEAR

SAMPLES PLAYED BY: LUDOVICO VAGNONE

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: Ibanez Jem - "Pa que (Solo)". HEAR

SAMPLES PLAYED BY: THOMAS DILL

Channel: Clean - Guitar: Strat - "Arpeggio Strat" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Clean - Guitar: ES-335 - "Warm Jazz" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Clean - Guitar: Strat - "Jimi Clean" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Clean - Guitar: Tele - "Funky Tele" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: SG - "Australian Crunch" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: LP - "Classic Rock" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: Strat - "Dirty" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Crunch - Guitar: LP - "Max Gain" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Lead - Guitar: Strat - "Funk Rock" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Lead - Guitar: ES-335 - "Blues Rock" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Lead - Guitar: LP - "LP Lead" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

Channel: Lead - Guitar: LP - "Metal" HEAR >>>> See settings image for this sample

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