Sunn Amplification At Chicago Music Exchange!

Chicago Music Exchange: The First U.S. Retailer for Sunn Amplifiers!

The wait is over. Sunn Amplifiers are back—and Chicago Music Exchange is proud to be one of the first U.S. retailers bringing this legendary sound to a new generation.

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A Legacy of Power & Innovation

Since the 1960s, Sunn has been synonymous with massive tone, unmatched power, and genre-defining sound. From Jimi Hendrix to The Melvins, Queen to Earth, Sunn Amplifiers have shaped some of the most iconic recordings and live performances in history. Known for their earthshaking bass response, detailed harmonic clarity, and unmistakable presence, Sunn gear has been a must-have for players pushing sonic boundaries.

Now, after years of anticipation, Sunn is back—reviving the classic amplifiers that built its legacy while introducing modern refinements that stay true to the brand’s renowned craftsmanship, power, and reliability.

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Sunn Beta Lead 200W Solid State CMOS Guitar Amp Head w/ Footswitch Amps / Guitar Amps / Guitar Heads
Sunn Beta Lead 200W Solid State CMOS Guitar Amp Head w/ Footswitch Amps / Guitar Amps / Guitar Heads
Sunn Beta Lead 200W Solid State CMOS Guitar Amp Head w/ Footswitch Amps / Guitar Amps / Guitar Heads
Sunn Beta Lead 200W Solid State CMOS Guitar Amp Head w/ Footswitch Amps / Guitar Amps / Guitar Heads
Sunn Beta Lead 200W Solid State CMOS Guitar Amp Head w/ Footswitch Amps / Guitar Amps / Guitar Heads

Sunn Beta Lead 200W Solid State CMOS Guitar Amp Head w/ Footswitch

$1,714.00

Often described as the first great sounding solid state amplifier, the Beta was a revolutionary design when first launched. The unique analog MOSFET design provides a wide range of tones from clean to a distinctive fuzz like distortion that cleans up with the instrument volume control. Used by Kurt Cobain, Red Fang, The Melvins, and others, the Beta has cemented itself into rock history.

The Beta features two independent channels each with a full set of controls that can be used separately or blended using the included footswitch. Three effect loops provide a multitude of ways to integrate effects into your sound.

Features

  • CMOS
  • Multi channel
  • Effects loops
  • Unique MOSFET design is the foundation of the Beta sound. Create anything from clear cleans to high-gain, thick, saturated, fuzz like distortion.
  • Craft your own tones with two independent switchable channels, two separate sets of controls, or blend both channels together to create a huge thick tone.
  • Expand and customize your tonal options even further by adding your personal effects to different points in the signal chain.

Spec

  • output wattage: 200W
  • inputs: 3 x ¼”, channel A, B and both
  • effect loops: 3 – channel A, channel B, master
  • outputs: ¼” speaker out, 4 – 8 ohms
  • controls: drive, bass, mid, treble, reverb, level (channel A and B), master
  • preamp type: Sunn “Digital CMOS technology” (Analog MOSFET design)
  • amplifier type: class D Power Amp
  • reverb type: spring
  • dimensions: 24” x 6” x 10”
  • weight: 26 lbs
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The Return of a Legend

Reborn with the same commitment to innovation and uncompromising tone, the new era of Sunn is here. Whether you’re looking for the thunderous Sunn bass rigs, the dynamic range of their guitar amplifiers, or the unmistakable grit that defined heavy music, CME is the only retailer in the U.S. to get them for now!

Expect nothing less than Sunn’s legendary sonic power—engineered for today’s players while preserving everything that made these amps a favorite among pioneering musicians, producers, and tone chasers.

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As one of the first U.S. retailers, Chicago Music Exchange is honored to bring Sunn Amplifiers back into the hands of musicians who demand depth, character, and unmistakable presence in their tone.

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Sunn 300T 300-Watt Guitar Amp Head

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