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Specifications: 

Model Name  Rick Derringer HyperDrive – Signature Guitar Amplifier 

Product Number  909991050 

Model Number  07211951-0000 

Series  Signature Series  

Type  All Tube Amp  

Audio Output  48 Watts into 8 ohms 

        Output Impedance  4, 8, 16 ohms  

Speakers  N/A 

Channels  Two Channels – Normal/Overdrive – One Input 

Features  100% Handmade Amplifier 

Voidless Plywood Cabinet, 
Heavy Duty Handle, 

Controls  Front Panel: Right to Left 

Input Jack, 
Boost Switch, OD Switch, 
Volume, Master Volume, 
Tone Controls: Treble, Middle, Bass 
Gain, Level, 
Presence 
Standby Switch 
Power Indicator 
Power Switch 

 

Back Panel: Right to Left 
AC Power Inlet 
Fuse 
Speaker Jacks 
Footswitch Jacks 

Covering  Ivory or Black Textured Vinyl, Hardwood Accents  

Weight    

Dimensions  Height:  

Width:   
Depth:  

Tube Complement  4 X JJ 6V6S Output Tubes 

2 X JJ ECC83S/12AX7 Preamp Tubes  
1 X JJ ECC83S/12AX7 Phase Inverter 

Accessories  Footswitch – Included with amp P/N - RDHD0001 

Options  N/A 

Introduced  4/2007  

Notice  Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change 

Without Notice  

 

Summary of Contents for Rick Derringer HyperDrive

Page 1: ... buzzy thing going on in the background When we heard that we just smiled That was THE same issue that we had with channel switching high gain amps and was the reason that we started VVT Amps At this point I could write a book about Tony s obsession with this amp but I ll try not to digress too much Once we had the basic circuit design Tony tweaked the amp with every imaginable circuit permutation...

Page 2: ...omponent allow the surface to cool before touching DO NOT touch or attempt to remove vacuum tubes until they have had time to cool IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING WATER AND MOISTURE This amplifier should not be used near water near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and l...

Page 3: ...eon like qualities You may find yourself dialing in tones you thought might never be possible or find some tones unique to your playing style First hand experience and real world application will yield the ultimate satisfaction of Finding your own path of comprehension and self expression can only be achieved by mastering your instrument in combination with your new amp This amp is not intended to...

Page 4: ...s the output level of the OD channel only 9 PRESENCE High frequency variable feedback in power amp section 10 STANDBY Switch Turns ON OFF DC voltage to the amp 11 POWER INDICATOR LAMP Lights when the POWER Switch is ON 12 POWER Switch Turns AC power ON or OFF REAR PANEL RIGHT TO LEFT 1 AC MAINS INPUT 120VAC 60Hz Power Inlet Use only the factory supplied AC cord set or a UL approved equivalent type...

Page 5: ... between 50 and 70 of maximum plate dissipation by monitoring cathode current Factory recommended tubes are listed under each location Numbering sequence is left to right looking at back of amp starting with V1 to the far left side V1 shielded tube JJ Tesla ECC83S 12AX7 Clean Channel V2 shielded tube JJ Tesla ECC83S 12AX7 OD Channel V3 shielded tube JJ Tesla ECC83S 12AX7 Phase Inverter V4 V7 JJ Te...

Page 6: ..._____________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ OD Channel NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________...

Page 7: ...e on a padded surface 2 Remove the OD Tone Stack access cover on the bottom of the cabinet 3 Use a flashlight or other lighting to locate the OD Tone Stack in the access port Before adjusting the OD tone Make sure the amp is set with the overdrive as well as in boost mode engaged tweak the stack to your desired tone making sure there is no high pitched squealing or oscillation We put the OD Tone S...

Page 8: ...r and no liability is assumed for damage due to natural disasters accidents abuse loss of parts lack of reasonable care incorrect use or failure to follow supplied instructions Accidental damage to the amplifier cabinet or Tolex is not covered This WARRANTY does not apply to VVT amplifiers that have been tampered with damaged by shipping carriers reverse engineered or modified This warranty is voi...

Page 9: ...Left Input Jack Boost Switch OD Switch Volume Master Volume Tone Controls Treble Middle Bass Gain Level Presence Standby Switch Power Indicator Power Switch Back Panel Right to Left AC Power Inlet Fuse Speaker Jacks Footswitch Jacks Covering Ivory or Black Textured Vinyl Hardwood Accents Weight Dimensions Height Width Depth Tube Complement 4 X JJ 6V6S Output Tubes 2 X JJ ECC83S 12AX7 Preamp Tubes ...

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