Magnatone Slash Signature Collection SL-100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head - Purple Python

Built for working guitarists who need headroom, gain and dynamic control, the Magnatone Slash Signature Collection SL-100 100W guitar amp head delivers the high-output tube performance behind Slash’s modern stage and studio sound. This all-tube design pairs four 12AX7 preamp tubes with four EL34 power tubes, along with footswitchable LO and HI gain modes, a British-style master volume circuit and a tube-buffered effects loop for flexible shaping at any volume. A compensated line out adds practical recording and stage options, while the amp’s articulate response keeps notes clear and expressive under high-output conditions. Finished in an iridescent Purple Python snakeskin covering with black matrix grille cloth, gold piping and hardware, and Slash’s Skully logo on a gold anodized faceplate, the SL-100 brings flagship performance and signature styling to a road-ready head format.

100W All-Tube Power With Footswitchable Gain

At the heart of the SL-100 is a 100W push-pull Class AB circuit voiced for strong headroom, searing gain and dynamic articulation. LO and HI gain modes can be switched from the front panel or the included one-button footswitch, allowing quick transitions between gain textures. Presence, bass, middle, treble, master and gain controls provide familiar tone shaping, while the tube-buffered effects loop and compensated line out expand flexibility for live and recording setups.

Flagship Purple Python Design With Stage-Ready Build

The SL-100 carries the Purple Python aesthetic into a full-power head built to anchor professional rigs. Its hardwood cabinet, premium hardware and hand-built construction deliver the substantial feel players expect from a flagship tube amp. Gold accents, black matrix grille cloth and the signature faceplate tie it directly to the rest of the Slash Signature Collection, while the robust enclosure supports consistent performance onstage and in the studio. A perfect pairing for the Magnatone SL-412 4x12" amp cabinet, the SL-100 balances visual presence with practical durability.

Slash: A Legendary Voice In Rock Guitar

Best known as the lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, Slash helped define modern rock guitar with the release of Appetite for Destruction and iconic tracks like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Welcome to the Jungle.” His expressive phrasing, saturated sustain and unmistakable tone have influenced generations of players. The Magnatone Slash Signature Collection reflects that legacy, blending Purple Python styling with high-output tube performance. Built to anchor a full Slash rig, the Magnatone Slash Signature Collection SL-100 100W amp head delivers commanding headroom, dynamic response and signature stage presence.