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TREBLE
Controls the high frequency content of your sound and is also a powerful tone
shaper when it comes to overdrive character.
REVERB
The VC35 has a built-in Digital Reverb and this control varies the amount of Reverb
added to the guitar signal. The Reverb comes after the Effects Return.
TONE
This control adjusts the high frequency content of the signal; and is situated after
the Phase Splitter. The tone circuit affects the overdrive characteristics of the amp
so high treble settings can be used and then tamed by the TONE control if desired.
Please experiment to get the desired tone.
MASTER
Use this control to set the stage volume. It is also a useful control when you want to
play at lower levels; in your home for example at 3 in the morning.
Power Lamp with Jewel
When lit, this indicates that mains power has been applied to the amplifier. It
houses a 6.3V 10mm bayonet filament bulb which can be replaced by unscrewing
the jewel from the front.
HIGH
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PREHEAT
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LOW Switch,
(PREHEAT was previously labelled as STANDBY)
The VC35 should always be switched on, (mains switch on rear of amplifier), with
this front panel toggle switch in its centre position. The amplifier is now in
‘PREHEAT’ mode with just the valve heaters and low voltages on. This allows the
valves to heat up before
they get 100s of volts up them, (it’s less of a shock). After
around 45 seconds, the amp can be switch to either HIGH, (35 Watts rms) or LOW,
(8 Watts rms). PREHEAT has replaced STANDBY due to new EU legislation which
limits the current allowed in any Standby mode. When switching the amplifier ON
or OFF please ensure the Volumes are turned down and you leave at least 30
seconds before switching from PREHEAT to OFF. This will ensure extended valve life
and avoid any power-down noise. This is especially r
elevant if you’re running
through a large PA system as any small pop may become amplified to audience-
damaging levels, which may limit your music career.