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Tips on Tone
* TIP #1:
The DarkHorse’s tonestack is not the typical circuit found in most amps. It’s
based on a tonestack found in several vintage Traynor amps and has a lot of range on the
controls. To start off, set the Bass and Treble to their mid position (the amp was designed
and voiced with the controls in this position). From there, tweak the tone to match your
guitar, cabinet and taste.
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TIP #2:
Maximum headroom – if you’re looking to get a great clean tone, go to 6V6 mode,
switch to USA mode and lower the Gain. You’ll find that the amp also gets brighter as you
turn the Gain control down. This can be great for a sparkly clean tone that cuts through.
Dialing the Gain up in USA mode will thicken up the tone and just start to induce some
amp breakup.
* TIP #3:
Want maximum gain at low volume? Go to 12AU7 mode and crank the Gain
control in Brit mode with the Master control turned low. Need max gain and max
volume? Turn up the Gain and Master in 6V6 mode with the tonestack set to Pure. You’ll
find that Brit mode has more gain with the Master turned down while the Pure puts out
more with Master cranked.
Specifications
Model:
DarkHorse DH15H
Type:
Guitar Head
Power @ min. impedance (Watts):
6V6 mode: 12 watts; 12AU7 mode: 0.8 watts
Burst Power - 2 cycle:
6V6 mode: 15 watts; 12AU7 mode: 2 watts
Input Channels:
1
Channel 1 - inputs:
1/4 inch phono
Channel 1 - controls:
Gain, Bass, Treble, Master
Channel 1 - switches:
Tonestack
Channel Switching:
No
Effects Loop / Location:
No
Effects Footswitch / Function:
No
Internal Reverb / Effects:
No
LED Indicators:
Standby / Output Tube
Dimensions (DWH, inches):
6x12.75x6
Dimensions (DWH, cm):
15.25x32.5x15.25
Weight (lbs / kg):
11 / 5
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REPLACING TUBES
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Top View
Front
POWER
12AU7
V5
POWER
6V6
V2
POWER
6V6
V1
PREAMP
12AX7
V4
SPLITTER
12AX7
V3