Vox BRIAN MAY SPECIAL VBM1 - Manual (Page 8)

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IMPORTANT NOTE 1: Using the BOOSTER OUTPUT disconnects the rest of the
Brian May Special . So, when you use your Brian May Special as a BOOSTER you
can’t use it as an amp as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE 2: When using the BOOSTER OUTPUT, the only two controls
that affect its output are the GAIN knob (2) and the GAIN switch (4). The TONE
control (5) and VOLUME control (6) have no affect on the BOOSTER OUTPUT
what-so-ever.
BRIAN MAY SETTING TIP #1: For the BOOSTER to sound exactly like Brian’s
homemade Treble Booster:
— the GAIN control (3) needs to be set on full “10”
&
— the GAIN switch (4) needs to be in the HIGH “pushed in” position.
4. GAIN switch
This push switch allows you to select between High and Low gain settings for the
“pre-amp” section (see Flow Chart on page 11). The HIGH setting (switch
“pushed in”) produces natural sounding, heavily overdriven sounds while the
LOW setting (switch “popped up”) gives a smoother, mellower overdrive that’s
ideally suited for more subtle, dynamic playing styles. Keep in mind that the effect
of this switch will vary depending on how you have the GAIN control (2) set. As
always, experimentation is the best way to achieve your desired sound.
5. TONE control
This control has been placed after the overdrive circuitry of the Brian May Spe-
cial and adjusts the overall tone of the amp. Turning it clockwise from “0” towards
“+” adds in high frequencies and gives you a brighter sound, while turning it
counter-clockwise from “0” to “-” adds in bass frequencies, resulting in a rounder,
warmer sound. Setting this control in the middle (0) renders it inactive. As with the
other controls, please experiment with this one to find the settings that best suit
your playing needs.
6. VOLUME control
This adjusts the overall volume of the combo.
BRIAN MAY SETTING TIP #2: For the Brian May Special to sound exactly like
Brian’s homemade Treble Booster/Deacy set-up, here are the settings:
— GAIN control on full “10”
— GAIN switch in the HIGH “pushed in” position
— TONE control in the center “0”
— VOLUME control at “ ”