User Guide
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11. VOKS15 (based on VoxAC15)
This smaller precursor to the AC30 produced an understatedly elegant 15 watts of power into a single 12” speaker. It wasn’t exactly
a stadium filler but like the 30, it delivered a warm and unique tone that is cherished to this day.
12. JAZZ (based on Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120)
A classic transistor amp? You bet. This was a very popular unit for its shimmering highs, full range and loud, clear tones. It departed
from the designs of the day with its inclusion of chorus instead of the standard tremolo. This will give you a lovely soft jazz tone, an
intense treble twang and even a bit of overdrive.
13. HIWHAT (based on Hiwatt DR103)
Most famous for Pete Townshend’s sound on old The Who recordings, this classic was also popularized by David Gilmour and many
others. With a brilliant and responsive tone unlike any others of the day, it’s easy to see why those who have played them won’t turn
back.
14. STU70S (“Studio 1970s”, based on Mesa Boogie Mk II)
This innovative design put high quality and high gain together into a small, portable package, making it the choice of studio pros in the
‘70s. It’s the perfect gig amp—it produces a very solid midrange tone with great sustain and articulation, plus unusually high volume
for its small size.
15. BIG90S (“Big 1990s”, based on Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo head)
Clear guitar tone? Who needs it?! This exceptional amp turns your guitar signal into a solo or crunch tone that is powerful, thick,
well-defined and just plain fun to play. Our model of this monster will give you all that low-end power, high-end sizzle, scooped or full
mids and make you sound huge. Revel in your tonal grandeur.
16. SOLDON (based on Soldano SLO 100 Super Lead Overdrive)
We’re sold on this amp. Originally released in 1987, this stellar design was a major force in defining the high gain sound in scores of
famous players. Solid both in tone and construction, we’re proud to pay homage to this fine creation with our Black Box model.
17. UBER (based on Bogner Uberschall)
Designed primarily for heavy playing and aggressive styles of music, this amp blows all others out of the water. It delivers extreme gain
and volume while staying focused—no mushy sounds here. This model is guaranteed to split eardrums and shatter rib cages.
18. DIESEL (based on channel 4 of a Diezel VH4)
This is an intense, very high gain lead amp with big bass and great high end for the most shredding of shredders. German engineering
at its best.
19. ANGLE (based on ENGL Powerball)
Another great work of German engineering, ENGL’s high gain amps are played by the likes of Richie Blackmore and Steve Morse. The
Powerball is the culmination of years of research and creation by the ENGL team. Extreme flexibility, tone and gain structure converge
in this unit, resulting in the ultimate amp. Close the windows and doors and crank this model up.
20. EDDIEV (based on Peavey 5150 MkII)
This amp is the result of a collaboration between guitar god Eddie Van Halen and the all-American Peavey musical instrument company.
We think they achieved something great here and we’re certainly not alone in our opinion. Check out our model of this fine creation
and savor its exceptional lead tone and rhythm crunch, which goes well beyond the classic Van Halen “brown sound.”
21. XTASY (based on Bogner Ecstasy)
This great Bogner amp was designed to deliver more of the classic tones like the Marshall amps Mr. Bogner used to personally modify
for the likes of Eddie Van Halen. A versatile amp delivering clean to bark to growl and beyond, we’re proud to model this fine design.
22. BUDDHA (based on Budda Twinmaster)
A well-loved boutique amp, this gem is similar in tone to an old blackface Fender Deluxe but with more midrange fullness. With
relatively low power, the distortion here is all in the power amp and that’s a big part of its sound. Great note articulation with mild
or higher gain.
23. CHIEF (based on Matchless Chieftain)
Another superb boutique amp, this one has a unique and addictive sound (not to mention a very cool backlit “Matchless” logo on the
front panel). With a Class A power amp, a unique tone circuit and two 12” speakers, there is a quality to the mids and highs in this
amp that is, well, Matchless. We’ve done our best to model its special character.
