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Traynor DarkHorse DH15H
Introduction
The Traynor DarkHorse DH15H is a professional grade, all-tube guitar head. Designed with
the working musician in mind, the DarkHorse is suited for use in the studio and on stage.
Taking cues from Traynor’s 50 years in the amp business, the DarkHorse is a stripped down
piece of gear – but don’t let that fool you into thinking this DarkHorse is a one trick pony! With
two user selectable output stages and three unique tonestack voicings, it’s like getting six
amps in one!
Features
• 100% designed & manufactured in Canada!
• All-tube design with a pair of 12AX7, one 12AU7 and a pair of matched 6V6 tubes
• User selectable triode (12AU7) and pentode (6V6) class A output stages
• Three tonestack voicings to choose from: USA, Brit and PURE
• Cathode biased and no feedback loop for a classic tone
• Steel chassis for maximum durability and noise immunity
• Traynor DHB1 padded bag included
QuickStart Instructions
1. Plug the AC power line into a 3-hole grounded outlet.
2. Connect the amp to an 8 or 16 ohm cabinet via the jacks on the back of the amp. The
matching Traynor DHX12 extension cabinet would be a good choice. So would a wall of
4x12 cabinets if you’re that sort of person…
3. Flip the Standby switch to the middle position and turn the Power switch ON. It’ll take a
minute for your tubes to heat up.
4. Plug in your instrument and turn the Master control to zero.
5. Turn the Gain, Treble and Bass controls to their mid position.
6. Select which output tube you want to use with the Standby switch. In the down position
you’ll be in the lower power mode with a true triode 12AU7 output stage. Flip the switch
to the up position to engage the higher power of the pentode 6V6 stage. Aside from the
power levels, you’ll find each of the output tubes has their own sound.
7. Crank up the Master, dial in your tone and break a few strings!
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Gain
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Bass
Treble
Master
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