Vox VT80+ - Manual (Page 25)

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9. US HIGH GAIN
STD (Standard)
This models a 100W boutique amp head manufactured in North Hollywood.
This amp can be switched between power tube class AB or class A modes; the
class AB mode used on the VT20+/VT40+/VT80+/VT120+ produces rich
overtones and features a highly musical response.
SPL (Special)
This models the overdrive channel of a snakeskin-covered 100W amp head
built in 1991. With an open low-end and a compressed mid/high range, its
powerful, heavy sound delivers a forceful tone that will not break down even
with the most extreme gain settings.
CST (Custom)
Designed to model the sound behind “POWER METAL” this amp will crank.
10. US METAL
STD (Standard)
This models the modern high-gain channel from a wild beast of an amp. Its
deep and loose low-end, sparkling highs, and monstrous gain are ideal for
guitars tuned as low as possible, or for metal acts wielding seven-string gui-
tars.
SPL (Special)
This models a California-made amp head with a three-channel design and
versatile gain switches that produce a wide variety of sounds. We’ve modeled
the lead channel, which produces the ultimate high-gain tone.
CST (Custom)
This two-channel 120W head manufactured in Mississippi was designed for a
legendary guitar hero known for his “brown sound.” This amp models fea-
tures a high-gain sound that’s ideal for the tapping performance technique.
11. BOUTIQUE METAL
STD (Standard)
This models the overdrive channel of a 100W high-quality amp that was
produced only on special order, and was known as the overdrive special. The
wonderful sustain obtained by raising the GAIN control is smooth and soulful.
SPL (Special)
This models the crushing high-gain sound that emanated from a German-made
100W four-channel amp head. We chose the “Heavy” channel, which delivers a
startling tightness when played with a dropped-D metal tuning.
CST (Custom)
This is an original amp model based on a recent high-gain amp, marked by a
rich and hot mid-range tone and extremely powerful sustain.
Since active-circuit tone controls are used on this model as well, a wide range
of tonal variety can be obtained.