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Vintruder
Published on 04/10/08 at 02:05
View previous opinions Amp .. very comprehensive and well built.
UTILIZATION
Use very intuitive and simple ..
The equalization is effective in the Marshall style, and the shift and deep switches can dig the sound to a more modern register.
Thoughtful and solid footswitch.
SOUNDS
I play in a group of Funky Blues. So I need funky clean sounds, blues sound, a nice overdrive, and a good big <a rel="nofollow" href="/guitar-distortion-overdrive-fuzz/tc-electronic/Vintage-Distortion/?utm_source=audiofanzine&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=netting&utm_content=product&utm_term=Vintage+Distortion" target="_blank">vintage distortion</a>.
And this amp does all that well. Generally speaking one must push it to make it sound well ; this is true for the EQ where the mediums are very important in the texture and body of sound, and true also for the presence and volume. (At least 6 in my opinion).
This amp never sounds as well as when one really pushes it, playing outdoor not mic'd for example. High volume is necessary to make the Celestion Volverine sound at their best because of their <a rel="nofollow" href="/dimarzio/high-power/?utm_source=audiofanzine&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=netting&utm_content=product&utm_term=High+Power" target="_blank">high power</a> handling.
Useful changes: To have a great sound at a lower volume I changed one HP by a V30 (more roundness, warmth and treble) and I set up a <a rel="nofollow" href="/other-accessory-for-musical-instrument/v-h-m/KT-50-kit/?utm_source=audiofanzine&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=netting&utm_content=product&utm_term=vhm+kt50+kit" target="_blank">VHM KT50 kit</a> that puts the power to 20W Class A using two EL 84 on special bases.
Advantage: the grain is really great (between Marshall and Vox) and can cranck the master just enough to make it sing without demolishing one's ears. Sooooo great !
FOR INFO: EH 12AX7 in V1, V2 JJ Tesla, TungSol in V3, V4 EH.
OVERALL OPINION
6 years without any glitch.
I love its versatility and durability.
I liked least the fact that we should really push to make it sound, but with the kit VHM and V30 is set.
It's not a JTM45 or a plexi59 or a JCM800, but well settled and with correct tubes, we can get very close to those sounds, whith a reserve of additional gain.
It's a real Marshall, as we like.
SMALL MUG SHOT: In general I do not understand people who give their opinion on the gear tried to hurry through a reseller, or worse, on the gear loaned repeated that we do not know the status lights, autres.Sur between this type of amp is obviously crucial, and that changes everything.
UTILIZATION
Use very intuitive and simple ..
The equalization is effective in the Marshall style, and the shift and deep switches can dig the sound to a more modern register.
Thoughtful and solid footswitch.
SOUNDS
I play in a group of Funky Blues. So I need funky clean sounds, blues sound, a nice overdrive, and a good big <a rel="nofollow" href="/guitar-distortion-overdrive-fuzz/tc-electronic/Vintage-Distortion/?utm_source=audiofanzine&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=netting&utm_content=product&utm_term=Vintage+Distortion" target="_blank">vintage distortion</a>.
And this amp does all that well. Generally speaking one must push it to make it sound well ; this is true for the EQ where the mediums are very important in the texture and body of sound, and true also for the presence and volume. (At least 6 in my opinion).
This amp never sounds as well as when one really pushes it, playing outdoor not mic'd for example. High volume is necessary to make the Celestion Volverine sound at their best because of their <a rel="nofollow" href="/dimarzio/high-power/?utm_source=audiofanzine&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=netting&utm_content=product&utm_term=High+Power" target="_blank">high power</a> handling.
Useful changes: To have a great sound at a lower volume I changed one HP by a V30 (more roundness, warmth and treble) and I set up a <a rel="nofollow" href="/other-accessory-for-musical-instrument/v-h-m/KT-50-kit/?utm_source=audiofanzine&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=netting&utm_content=product&utm_term=vhm+kt50+kit" target="_blank">VHM KT50 kit</a> that puts the power to 20W Class A using two EL 84 on special bases.
Advantage: the grain is really great (between Marshall and Vox) and can cranck the master just enough to make it sing without demolishing one's ears. Sooooo great !
FOR INFO: EH 12AX7 in V1, V2 JJ Tesla, TungSol in V3, V4 EH.
OVERALL OPINION
6 years without any glitch.
I love its versatility and durability.
I liked least the fact that we should really push to make it sound, but with the kit VHM and V30 is set.
It's not a JTM45 or a plexi59 or a JCM800, but well settled and with correct tubes, we can get very close to those sounds, whith a reserve of additional gain.
It's a real Marshall, as we like.
SMALL MUG SHOT: In general I do not understand people who give their opinion on the gear tried to hurry through a reseller, or worse, on the gear loaned repeated that we do not know the status lights, autres.Sur between this type of amp is obviously crucial, and that changes everything.