The Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head is a Suhr amplifier. Close alternatives include the Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head and the Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-OD and the Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp.
Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head
Suhr · amplifier
The Suhr Hedgehog 50 is a boutique high-gain 50-watt all-valve head with footswitchable channels, voiced for tight, saturated, modern rock and metal lead tones alongside a usable clean. Hand-built by Suhr, it delivers articulate, aggressive high gain with the refinement and build quality the brand is known for.
- modern
- high gain
- clean
- metal
- tight
- boutique
- articulate
- rock
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Genres the Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head is commonly used in
- Rock
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head
Friedman BE-OD
Friedman
26% matchFeed a high gain signal into Friedman BE-OD and it comes out closer to tight
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
24% matchStack Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
24% matchFeed a high gain signal into Marshall Guv'nor and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
15% matchPut Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress after Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head in the signal chain, clear of Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head's own gain stage
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
13% matchRun Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 in Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head's effects loop, clear of Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Fathom
Walrus Audio
13% matchRun Walrus Audio Fathom in Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head's effects loop, clear of Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
10% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Benson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo
Benson Amps
tonal matchInto Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head, Benson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head
Randall
64% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, voicing, aggressive_playing
Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head
Revv
64% similarityShared character: brand, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Fryette Deliverance 120H II
Fryette
63% similarityShared character: clarity, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Randall Thrasher 50W Head
Randall
62% similarityShared character: voicing, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Amplified Nation Ampliphonix and Gain
Amplified Nation
61% similarityShared character: singing, brand, smooth
PRS MT 15 V1 Mark Tremonti Signature 2-Channel 15W Head
PRS
60% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings, clarity
Randall RD100H Diavlo 100W 3-Channel Head
Randall
60% similarityShared character: voicing, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Revv Generator 120 MkIII 4-Channel 120W Head
Revv
60% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings, clarity
PRS MT 15 V2 Mark Tremonti Signature 2-Channel 15W Head
PRS
60% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings, clarity
Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head
Revv
60% similarityShared character: brand, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Randall RD20-112 Diavlo 20W 1x12 Combo
Randall
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Revv Generator 120 MkIII 10th Anniversary 4-Channel 120W Head
Revv
96% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head?+
The closest matches in character are the Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head, the Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head, the Fryette Deliverance 120H II.
What pairs well with the Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-OD, Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp, Marshall Guv'nor — Feed a high gain signal into Friedman BE-OD and it comes out closer to tight.
Compare
- vs Randall RD20-112 Diavlo 20W 1x12 Combo
- vs Revv Generator 120 MkIII 10th Anniversary 4-Channel 120W Head
- vs Randall RD40 Diavlo