{"title":"Guitar amps","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuitar amps are so much more than simply a way to amplify the volume of an electric guitar or bass – something that musicians discovered in the very early days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the rich overdrive of the Fender Tweed Deluxe, the roar of a fully cranked Marshall JTM45 and the biting aggression of the JCM800, to the turbocharged liquid gain of the Mesa\/Boogie Mark series, the crystalline cleans of the Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus and the thick, harmonically rich Orange Rockerverb – there really is something for everyone, even nowadays when plugins and modellers offer an alternative for guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lichtlaerm-audio-prometheus-valve-amp-head","title":"LICHTLAERM AUDIO Prometheus Mark 1.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe all-valve Prometheus head is a groundbreaking MIDI-controllable two-channel guitar amp from \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lichtlaerm Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boostguitarpedals.co.uk\/collections\/lichtlaerm-audio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLichtlaerm Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Germany. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreorder from Boost Guitar Pedals for custom finish options not available direct. All shipping costs in the UK are included in the final price you see here, so you won't get any nasty surprises later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prometheus has already proven to be in high demand with players who appreciate the ultimate in heavy tone tools. It's built in a compact chassis and features thoughtful touches that really matter to guitarists, such as the three-way Bite switch, external bias points, and defeatable preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLichtlaerm Audio's \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"In conversation with Daniel Ringel Lichtlaerm Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boostguitarpedals.co.uk\/blogs\/pedal-knowledge\/in-conversation-with-lichtlaerm-audio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Ringl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (ex-KMA Machines) has designed a stonker of an amp, offering chiming cleans and supreme high gain tones with laser focus and a superbly dialled-in midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's new in the Mark 1.5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew for the Prometheus Mark 1.5, the Vintage mode has been redesigned to give a fuller and more ‘classic’ voice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cut control now only affects the Modern mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA colour-changing LED has been added to reflect your mode selection: Vintage or Modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark 1.5 is the latest version of the Prometheus, which will start shipping once building gets underway in Q3 2025. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrometheus highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lichtlaerm Audio Prometheus head is packed with some really juicy features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clean channel features two different voicings: Warm is based on a Verellen Meatsmoke and is super pedal-friendly; Brilliant is more chimey and based on a Fender Twin with a hint of Hiwatt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the high headroom design, don't expect a ton of breakup - especially if you're running KT88s - but it's a versatile foundation for glorious clean sounds with or without pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lead channel is uniquely voiced and designed from the ground up to cover atypical frequency ranges in order to stand out in a dense live or studio mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its Vintage and Modern voices, plus 3-way Bite toggle, it's capable of covering everything from Classic Rock to \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to get a crushing Doom tone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boostguitarpedals.co.uk\/blogs\/pedal-knowledge\/how-to-get-a-crushing-doom-metal-tone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and from Black Metal to Metalcore (and beyond!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Vintage mode with less bite you're getting classic Marshall vibes (especially if you order the 4xEL34 version), while Modern mode invokes liquid gain reminiscent of a Mesa Mark or Soldano SLO-100. But different! It's definitely its own thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in noise gate (a complete \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lichtlaerm Audio The Key \u0026amp; Gate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boostguitarpedals.co.uk\/collections\/lichtlaerm-audio\/products\/lichtlaerm-audio-the-key-and-the-gate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Key \u0026amp; Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e pedal circuit!) keeps hiss and noise out of the equation, even at extra-high gain settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prometheus is fully MIDI controllable, which is perfect for more complicated setups, and of course, coming from a guitar pedal company, the Prometheus is an insanely good pedal platform! Its killer feature for pedal-heads is that you can switch out the amp's own preamp section and run your favourite preamp pedals into it, making use of that tasty power section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if that's not enough, the Prometheus even features a built-in 9V out on the back to power your pedals!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrometheus demos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ma-rSqDfvWE\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uHUkdbw1F8o\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L9JGRdeoLaQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_AV0qdOPZoQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KEeMtu_9LqQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3iUFTZCLdDY\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u1y_UP4fcZw\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrometheus pre-order options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-order yours with either \u003cstrong\u003e4x EL34s\u003c\/strong\u003e (classic British character with tight bass and plenty of mids; 100w) or \u003cstrong\u003e2x EL34s \u0026amp; 2x KT88s\u003c\/strong\u003e (British mids-focus with deep, rich bass, detailed highs, and more headroom; 142w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLichtlaerm Audio uses TAD RedBase valves when available – if not, the go-to choice is JJs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your custom finish from several options (see images):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnakeskin with red front stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnakeskin with green front stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark walnut stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack tolex \u0026amp; dark walnut stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark walnut stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that these are built to order so wait times may be several weeks. Please\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boostguitarpedals.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if you have any queries in advance of ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that Boost Guitar Pedals reserves just two of the 50 global build slots per batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prometheus amp is available in the UK exclusively through Boost Guitar Pedals, but of course we offer worldwide, insured delivery. If you are located outside the UK, please be aware that there will likely be import fees to pay, which we are not responsible for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have placed your order, we will be in touch at various points to keep you updated on your order, including confirmation of delivery tracking once it is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrometheus features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100-142w depending on power valve configuration selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 channels: Clean \u0026amp; Lead with different voicings, and a high\/low-gain option for the Lead channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-valve design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with 6-button footswitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and compact design with milled side handles for easy transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmp preamp-bypass for use with preamps or preamp pedals (footswitchable \u0026amp; MIDI-controllable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise gate (complete Key \u0026amp; 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