USING YOUR AMPLIFIER
This is easy even if you are not mechanically inclined. There are only eight moving
parts
1.
POWER Switch: In the ON position Applies AC power to the transformer. In the
OFF position removes power from the transformer.
2.
STANDBY Switch: In the OFF position, the STANDBY Switch allows AC voltage
to the tube filaments but stops DC voltages to the tubes. When you turn the amp on,
allow the tubes to warm up 10 or 15 seconds before placing the STANDBY switch
in the ON position. The amp will not operate unless the STANDBY switch is in the
ON position.
3.
INPUT Jack: Guitar input. This is a switching jack. When a guitar cord is not
plugged in the input is grounded and vice versa. (So, yes, it is a moving part).
4.
BRIGHT Switch: Down – Normal; Up – Bright
5.
VOLUME Control: Controls the gain of the preamp and volume of the guitar or
instruments plugged into the INPUT Jack.
6.
TONE Control: Minimum is less treble more bass. Max is less bass more treble.
Somewhere in the middle should be about right.
7
SPEED Control: Sets the speed of the tremolo. Minimum = Slow; Maximum = Fast
8.
DEPTH Control: Duh…This control determines the strength of the tremolo.
Minimum = Less; Maximum = Too Much
9.
FOOTSWITCH: OK. I lied. There are nine moving parts. The footswitch plugs in
to the RCA jack between the preamp tubes. The footswitch is not needed to operate
the tremolo; it works fine without the footswitch. However, the tremolo is not
absolutely 100% disabled unless the footswitch is plugged in and switched off.
IF YOUR AMPLIFIER WILL NOT TURN ON
Check power to the unit. Check for tripped household circuit breakers, unplugged extension
cords or power-strip switches that may be turned off. Unplug the amp and check the fuse on
the control panel. If the fuse is blackend or obviously open replace the fuse with the same
type and value. If the fuse blows again the amp need service. Also, check your input and
speaker output cables.
VVT Amps wants you to be happy with your amp so, if there are certain tonal
characteristics that you desire, we will assist you in those endeavors and make every effort
to help you get your mojo. There are many options for capacitors, transformers, and
speakers available at prices ranging from modest to outrageous. All of these components
affect the tone of your amplifier. Let us know if we can help.
About VVT Amplifiers
VVT Amplifiers makes vintage and modern style tube guitar amplifiers available to those
musicians who want great guitar tone . The VVT Amps workshop is located at:
520 University Dr.
Waldorf, MD 20602
(240) 222-3830
