Classic Super Lead British Tone in a Portable Hand-Wired Head

Engineered by John Suhr and the master builders in Lake Elsinore, California, the Suhr SL15™ Hand-Wired Amp Head brings the legendary warmth, dynamic punch, and harmonically rich overdrive of classic 1960s British Super Lead amplifiers into a compact, portable 15-watt format. Built around a hand-wired point-to-point circuit topology, the SL15 captures vintage Plexi response without requiring stadium-level volume.

Driven by a pair of EL84 power tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes, the SL15 generates 15 watts of pure Class A/B power. Housed in a lightweight, resonant pine cabinet wrapped in classic Black Tolex with a clean Tolex front panel, the SL15 is the ideal amplifier for gigging musicians, home studios, and players seeking iconic British gain structure with instantaneous touch sensitivity.

Flexible Gain Staging & Precision Control

The SL15 features two distinct input channels—Channel I (High Treble) for signature Plexi bite, presence, and upper-midrange clarity, and Channel II (Normal) for full-bodied low end and smooth warmth. Utilizing a bridged input setup or running directly into either channel allows you to tailor your gain staging from dynamic vintage cleans to saturated, harmonic-rich overdrive. The intuitive front control panel includes independent Volume I, Volume II, Treble, Middle, Bass, and Presence controls for total tonal control across any cabinet arrangement.

Technical Specifications:

• Circuit Design: Hand-wired point-to-point Class A/B all-tube circuit
• Power Output: 15 Watts RMS
• Power Tubes: 2 x EL84 matched power tubes
• Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
• Channels: 2 Channels (Channel I / Channel II) with dual inputs
• Controls: Volume I, Volume II, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence
• Outputs: Dual speaker outputs with selectable impedance switch (4Ω / 8Ω / 16Ω)
• Cabinet Construction: Resonant solid pine cabinet in Black Tolex with Tolex front panel
• Dimensions & Weight: 20.5" (W) x 9.25" (H) x 8.25" (D) | Weight: 24 lbs
• Origin: Hand-built in Lake Elsinore, California, USA

Sanctuary Expert Note:

If you love the roaring, vocal crunch of a classic 60s British Super Lead but need an amp head that delivers authentic output tube saturation at manageable stage and studio volume levels, the Suhr SL15 is one of the most expressive hand-wired heads available.

Built in Lake Elsinore, California
Output: 15W
Preamp Tubes: 12AX7
Power Tubes: 6V6
Front Panel: On/Off, Standby/On, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume I, Volume II, and one input, 2-Way Fat and Boost switches, 3-Way Bright Switch
Back Panel: Master Volume, Two Speaker Outputs, Impedance Selector (4, 8, and 16 ohm), HT Fuse, Mains AC Inlet, and Mains Fuse
Dimensions: 20.5" W x 8.25" D x 9.25" H
Weight: 25 lbs.