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6. UK ’70S
This is based on the “High Treble” channel of a 1969, 100 Watt, all-valve head,
boasting a Plexiglas front panel and four (4) inputs. The no-nonsense original
doesn’t feature a Master Volume control so the best and, arguably, only way to set
it up is to max out the volume and let rip! And, that’s exactly what everyone did -
and still does!
As great as the original sounds when cranked wide open, it is so deafening
loud that it can peel paint off a wall at 100 paces! This means it is hardly the ideal
amp for small gigs, let alone late-night practice sessions in your bedroom! This
however, is not a problem with the UK ’70S model that lurks in your Valvetronix
amp. Thanks to it having programmable controls for GAIN (which models the orig-
inal’s “High Treble” Volume control) and VOLUME plus an overall MASTER, the
glorious “cranked “ tone of the original can be achieved at a volume level that
matches your other programs - and, more importantly, won’t cause premature
deafness or force your “friendly” neighbours to call the cops! And let’s not forget
that incredibly useful POWER SELECTION switch that resides on the rear panel
either...
So, wind the GAIN control all the way up and immerse yourself in an instantly
recognizable, organic overdrive that responds beautifully to the subtle dynamics of
your playing and dominates “classic rock.” Rolling back your guitar’s volume con-
trol results in a unique and highly useable clean sound.
Original’s valve compliment: 3 x ECC83s in preamp, 4 x EL34s in power
amp.
7. UK ’80S
This is modeled on a 1983, all tube, single channel 100 Watt head that boasts a
Master Volume control - a wonderful feature that allows the user to dial in a decent
crunch tone without having to max out the amp’s volume.* Invariably played with
it’s (preamp) Gain control cranked to the max, this amp was responsible for the
fat, roaring sound that dominated ’80S hard rock and heavy metal. Yes sir, from
spandex clad Europeans who rocked like hurricanes, to American speed freaks
who rode the lightning and reigned in blood, UK ’80S was the
only amp of
choice...and, for many, still is!
Although UK ’80S became famous for it’s distinctive, cranium-crushing
crunch, it isn’t merely a “one trick pony” and neither is our model - just like the
original, when you roll back your guitar’s volume knob you’ll get a bright, clean
sound that’s perfect for chord work and will cut through any mix like a hot knife
through butter.
Original’s valve compliment: 3 x ECC83s in preamp, 4 x EL34s in power
amp.