Crate Introduces GT3500H Lead Guitar Head

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At the Winter NAMM show, Crate introduced the new GT3500H "Shockwave" lead guitar head. The new head features 350 watts, 3 channels, spring reverb, and dramatic cosmetics.

The Shockwave includes Crate exclusive FlexWave Evolution 5 tube simulating preamp, sequential cascading gains distortion circuit, low-damped power amp and individual gain, EQ, and level for each of the three channels. As the top-of-the line in the GT Series, it also features an effects loop and spring reverb. The cosmetics of the head include a illuminated power switch, new metal knurled knobs with blue jewel dots, dramatic grille treatment and a full size cabinet which is the same size as the new standard for the Blue Voodoo Series professional heads.

As part of the professional series of Crate products, the ShockWave is designed to be compatible with the new BV412SL (slant) and BV412ST (straight) guitar enclosures as well as the other cabinets in the BV line, including the BV215S guitar sub. All BV enclosures are made in the USA and feature 13 ply Birch plywood construction, tuning post and stereo / mono input jacks.

For more information, visit their web site at www.crateamps.com.