Detail 01
50W tube power
The head uses a tube-based 50W power section.
Product detailSKU #1500000236488
Sound CityMaster Lead 50 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Sound City’s Master Lead 50 is a 50W tube guitar head built around a matched Mullard EL34 power section that is designed to saturate when driven. Four inputs split Normal and Brilliant voicings across low- and high-sensitivity options, giving you distinct starting points before adding pedals or effects. Its 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm speaker outputs support differently rated speaker connections. For a player who works from the amp or builds around a pedalboard, it keeps the control layout centered on the guitar signal and power-stage response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building a pedalboard-based guitar rig around a 50W tube amp head.
- Choosing between Normal or Brilliant inputs with low- or high-sensitivity response.
- Players who want the power section to saturate when the amp is pushed.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Four inputs
Normal and Brilliant voicings are each available in Low- and High-sensitivity versions.
Detail 03
4, 8, 16 ohm speaker outputs
Three speaker-output impedance ratings are provided.
Detail 04
25.75 x 11.5 x 10.25 inches
These are the amp head’s stated external dimensions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose the input sensitivity and Normal or Brilliant voicing that suits your starting setup.
- 02Check the speaker-output impedance options: 4, 8, or 16 ohms.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tubes power the Master Lead 50?
Its power amp uses a matched pair of Mullard EL34 tubes.
02How many input choices does it have?
Four: Low-sensitivity Normal, High-sensitivity Normal, Low-sensitivity Brilliant, and High-sensitivity Brilliant.
03Is it intended for pedals?
Yes. It is described as a foundation for pedals and effects, as well as straight-in playing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsConnections & power
- Speaker outputs
- 4, 8, 16 ohm
10 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Size
- 25.75" x 11.5" x 10.25" (65 cm x 29 cm x 26 cm)
- Tubes
- V1 - 12AX7 Tung-Sol; V2, V3 - 12AX7A Ruby Selected; V4 - 12AT7 Ruby Selected (preamp); V5-V6 Mullard EL34 matched pair (power amp)
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000236488
- Inputs
- Input 1 (Low sensitivity, Normal); Input 2 (High sensitivity, Normal); Input 3 (Low sensitivity, Brilliant); Input 4 (High sensitivity, Brilliant)
- Power
- 50W (tube)
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 25.75" (65 cm) x 11.5" (29 cm) x 10.25" (26 cm)
- Weight
- 41 lbs (18.6 kg)
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