This new head is based on Kustom's critically acclaimed QUAD 100DFX amp, but with a stage-ready, 100-watt power output and a few neat surprises. Using all-analog circuitry, the (QUAD100-DFXHD) offers several preamp choices. Starting with the Lead Channel, you can select between "GRIND" and "PUNCH" preamp voices, as well as a selectable volume boost mode with "BALLS" and "BIGGER BALLS" controls. The high-gain lead preamps are designed to offer intense, and yet articulate, musical distortion timbres with solid fundamental tones for concert stage applications.

The Rhythm Channel delivers two primary preamp voices labeled "FAT" and "LEAN." The former offers a big, round guitar tone that lovers of classic clean tones will really appreciate. The LEAN preamp kicks in a sparkling tone with an enhanced high- and low-end frequency response commonly associated with Class A amplifier designs. Lead and Rhythm Channels may be selected either with the QUAD footswitch or via the amp's front control panel.

To provide uncommon flexibility, this head also provides eight, 24-Bit Digital Effects. Studio-quality effects such as Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo, Reverbs and Delays can all be easily dialed up for onstage use.