ValveTrain Amplification
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ValveTrain Trenton
Operating the Amplifier
The control panel of the ValveTrain Trenton looks like this:
BASS
RAW
MIDDLE
TREBLE
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5 6
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IN
VOLUME
STANDBY
OFF
POWER
OFF
Trenton
Valvetrain Amplification, LLC Made in U.S.A.
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OFF
ON
Using a combination of the RAW switch and the LOW POWER switch the Trenton has 4 separate modes
or voices for you to explore.
The RAW switch controls the operation of the Tone controls of the amplifier.
In the OFF position, the Tone controls are enabled and create a voice that is reminiscent of the Black Face
amps of the early 1960s. By design, the Middle control has a much wider dynamic range than the original
amps. A setting of 4 is roughly the same as the original amps on 10.
In the ON position, the RAW switch bypasses the Tone controls and leaves only the Volume control
enabled. This mode voices the amplifier in a mode that is similar to the Tweed covered amps of the late
1950s. An increase in gain is also introduced.
The LOW POWER switch (located on the rear panel) decreases the power output to approximately 6 watts.
Let’s start from the way we’re actually going to use the amp.
1.
The input jack is where you plug in your instrument cable.
2.
The pilot lamp is also located on the top panel and is illuminated when the amplifier is powered
on.
3.
Make sure that the amp is plugged into a grounded outlet at 120 Volts A.C (Standard U.S.
Electricity)
4.
Flip the power switch to the on position and the pilot lamp will begin to glow.
5.
WAIT AT LEAST 30 SECONDS. The tubes in this amp need a little time to warm up… You
could shorten the life of the tubes by rushing things…
6.
Flip the Standby switch to the on position.
7.
Next, dial in your tone and play!!
