PRS HDRX 20 Head 2026 - Indigo Blue

The PRS HDRX 20 Head delivers the flexibility, power, and harmonic balance of late-1960s British-voiced tube amplifiers — in a player-friendly 20-watt package. Built around the newly documented "Authentic Hendrix" Touring Circuit, this amp head is directly inspired by one of Jimi Hendrix's personal amplifiers, reportedly used at Woodstock, which Paul Reed Smith and PRS Amp Designer Doug Sewell had the rare opportunity to study in 2018.

Engineered to push the high end with clarity rather than harshness, the HDRX 20 delivers singing sustain, aggressive bite, and smooth, sweet clean tones — all from a single set of controls. Two 5881 power tubes provide thick, articulate breakup at lower volumes, making this head ideal for studio recording, rehearsal, and stage use without the need for an external attenuator.

Features

• Authentic Hendrix Touring Circuit — documented from Hendrix's personal amp, studied by Paul Reed Smith in 2018
• 20 watts via (2) 5881 power tubes for organic, touch-sensitive breakup
• 3-band TMB tone stack (Treble, Middle, Bass) with Presence control
• 2-way Bright switch and High-Mid Gain switch for expanded tonal range
• Internally bridged channels with individual Bass Volume and Treble Volume controls — no jumper cable required
• Master Volume (new to HDRX) for power amp control without an attenuator
• Indigo Blue Tolex with Wheat Grill — a premium, stage-ready aesthetic

Specifications

• Configuration: Head Only
• Wattage: 20W
• Power Tubes: (2) 5881
• Preamp Tubes: (3) 12AX7 / ECC83
• Front Panel Controls: Master Volume, High-Mid Gain Switch, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence, Bass Volume (Ch. 1), Treble Volume & Bright Switch (Ch. 2)
• Speaker Outputs: (2) 4Ω parallel, (2) 8Ω parallel, (1) 16Ω
• Bias: Adjustable with monitoring jacks
• Dimensions: 17.25" W × 9" D × 9" H
• Weight: 27.6 lbs (12.52 kg)
• Covering: Indigo Blue Tolex / Wheat Grill