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Big Hair: a Fractal Audio custom amp model
Fractal Audio has added a considerable number of custom amp models to the collection. These virtual amps have no real-life equivalents. They solely exist within Axe-Fx II and AX8, surpassing the electronical limitations of traditional amps.
The Big Hair model dates back to the first Axe-Fx generation when there were far less models.
According to the manual, it delivers "mids without mud, and revives the 80s metal scene (Spandex not included)".
With this description and judging by its sound, the Big Hair model should probably be comparable to a JCM 800. And it is. Just compare the Big Hair to the Brit 800 Mod amp model with a low-gain T808 OD in front of it.
About the amp controls: an advantage of the custom models is that most sound already great at default settings.
For more '80s revival, try a Pitch block set to Detune after the CAB block, and add a circular delay.
Logical cab choices: a 4x12 Marshall cab with a G12M, V30 or G12-75 speaker.
The Big Hair model is not a real amp, so there aren’t any videos to show here.
Big Hair: a Fractal Audio custom amp model
Fractal Audio has added a considerable number of custom amp models to the collection. These virtual amps have no real-life equivalents. They solely exist within Axe-Fx II and AX8, surpassing the electronical limitations of traditional amps.
The Big Hair model dates back to the first Axe-Fx generation when there were far less models.
According to the manual, it delivers "mids without mud, and revives the 80s metal scene (Spandex not included)".
Cliff: "It was a total guess. I just tuned it by ear. It's just my idea of what 80’s hair metal might sound like."
With this description and judging by its sound, the Big Hair model should probably be comparable to a JCM 800. And it is. Just compare the Big Hair to the Brit 800 Mod amp model with a low-gain T808 OD in front of it.
About the amp controls: an advantage of the custom models is that most sound already great at default settings.
For more '80s revival, try a Pitch block set to Detune after the CAB block, and add a circular delay.
Logical cab choices: a 4x12 Marshall cab with a G12M, V30 or G12-75 speaker.
The Big Hair model is not a real amp, so there aren’t any videos to show here.
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