All-tube Tone Meets Cutting-edge Digital Technology
Boasting three channels of tube-fueled tone, the Suhr PT15 I.R. leverages Pete Thorn's significant tonal expertise, which he's amassed from sharing the stage with the likes of Chris Cornell and Melissa Etheridge and his multitude of extensive gear demos on his popular YouTube channel. This 15-watt tube amplifier houses a revolutionary 6V6 power section, arming you with an incredible amount of dynamic headroom — even with clean tones. Speaking of tones, the PT15 I.R. is teeming with them; plug into this amp head, and American-voiced cleans, arena-ready crunch, and modded-Brit high-gain will all be well within your grasp. Further, the PT15 I.R. includes a built-in reactive load and IR loader, bolstering its incredible array of real-tube tones with a true-to-life speaker cabinet and microphone emulations. The PT15 I.R. also makes for an incredible practice partner, thanks to its headphone output and auxiliary input. A buffered, tube-driven effects loop and a convenient footswitch are also onboard. True to Pete's lauded musicality, the Suhr PT15 I.R. is a lower-wattage tube amp head with cutting-edge digital technology and zero sonic compromises.
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Armed with three versatile channels
Equipped with three distinct channels and plenty of tone-shaping options, the Suhr PT15 I.R. was designed for players who are required to call up any tone right on the spot. Channel one — the green channel — offers American-voiced clean tones with punchy lows and super-high headroom. Channels two and three — the blue and red channels, respectively — churn out classic modded British high-gain by the truckload. Sweetwater guitarists have discovered that no matter what kind of tone you're reaching for, the PT15 I.R. is well-equipped to deliver it.
Delivers true-to-life miked-cab tones
Equipped with the best of what analog and digital have to offer, the PT15 I.R. comes loaded with 16 channel-assignable impulse responses, six of which were custom-designed by Pete Thorn himself. Moreover, you can also load your own third-party IRs effortlessly using the PT15 I.R.'s rear-panel USB port. This tube amplifier head also houses Suhr's industry-renowned reactive load, allowing you to safely operate it without a speaker cabinet. Whether you deploy it onstage or in the studio, the PT15 I.R. delivers incredibly authentic miked-cab tones — no cab required.
Suhr: the pinnacle of craftsmanship, playability, and tone
Suhr doesn't just build handcrafted, boutique-quality instruments and amplifiers — the company creates exceptional tools that fuel musical dreams and artistic passions. John Suhr began crafting custom guitars in the mid-1970s, and by the dawn of the 1980s, he was building made-to-order Pensa-Suhr instruments for a who's who of top musicians. In the 1990s, John collaborated with celebrated rig builder Bob Bradshaw to design the now-legendary CAA 3+ and 3+SE preamps and the CAA OD-100 amplifier. In 1997, after a stint as senior master builder for Fender's Custom Shop, John founded his own company, a decision that enabled him to bring to fruition products of unrivaled quality, detail, and craftsmanship. Today, the Suhr name is synonymous with prestige; a guitar, bass, or amplifier with the Suhr marque garners instant respect. With elite players such as Mateus Asato, Reb Beach, Scott Henderson, James Norbert Ivanyi, Andre Nieri, Pete Thorn, Ian Thornley, Doug Aldrich, and Andy Wood on the company's roster, you can be certain that your Suhr places you in esteemed company.
Suhr PT15 I.R. Tube Amplifier Head Features:
- A collaborative design created by John Suhr and Pete Thorn
- Revolutionary 6V6 power section yields incredible dynamic headroom — even with clean tones
- Channel 1 offers American-voiced clean tones with punchy lows and super-high headroom
- Channels 2–3 deliver classic modded British high-gain with insane harmonic overtones and limitless sustain
- Built-in reactive load and IR loader provide incredibly authentic miked-cab tones — no cab required
- Includes 16 channel-assignable impulse responses, 6 of which were custom-designed by Pete Thorn
- Headphone output and auxiliary input enable silent practice sessions with zero sonic compromises
- Buffered, tube-driven effects loop makes integrating your pedalboard a piece of cake
- Footswitch is included
