Synergy unveils high-gain Fryette Pittbull Ultra-Lead module
Compact version of the aggressively-voiced metal amp features all-tube design, two channels and assignable six-band graphic EQ

With its onboard 6-band EQ and range of Boost, Shift and Edge switches, the Fryette Pittbull Ultra-Lead has been a go-to guitar amp for artists ranging from Helmet’s Page Hamilton to Slipknot’s Mick Thompson and Volbeat’s Rob Caggiano.
Now Synergy Amplification has teamed up with amp designer Steven Fryette for a module version of the high-gain head.
The Fryette Pittbull Ultra-Lead module is an all-tube design ideal for direct-recording, lower-stage-volume and compact-guitar-rig setups.
The module boasts a pair of 12AX7 preamp tubes and two channels - Green and Red - each with Gain, Volume, Hi Gain and Shift Switches.
There’s also shared treble, middle, bass and presence controls and an assignable six-band graphic EQ, and the module automatically selects between two cathode profiles to ensure that each channel mode will exhibit the distinct feel and tonal balance of the Ultra-Lead.
The new Fryette module follows similar Synergy collaborations, including Bogner Ecstasy and Ubershall and Engl Powerball preamp modules.
The Fryette Pittbull Ultra-Lead module is available for $399. For more information, head to Synergy Amps.
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