User manual BEHRINGER V-AMP

[. . . ] Users Manual Version 1. 2 May 2001 V-AMP ENGLISH V-AMP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. [. . . ] Typically, you will first select an amplifier model, followed by a specific cabinet and effect. To get a clear overview of all amp simulations available, please read the following section that describes the various amplifier models implemented in your V-AMP. 3. 1 Description of amplifier models AMERICAN BLUES: This amp has been modeled on a Fender Bassman 4 x 10 Combo. Originally designed as a bass amp, the Fender Bassman soon became the standard amp of blues giants such as Steve Ray Vaughan or Billy Gibbons, because of its unique distortion sound. As you would expect, it has lots of power in the bass range but is still quite flexible in the mid and treble ranges. MODERN CLASS A: This amplifier is characterized by its moderate distortion and almost hi-fi sound. It is modeled on the Matchless Chieftain, a very expensive, hand-made amp. TWEED COMBO: This was Jeff Becks favorite sound when he recorded Blow by Blow and Wired. Actually, the Tweed Combo was not designed as a heavy-distortion amp, but with its small power stage it is ideally suited to produce merciless overdrive sounds. AMP/SPEAKER SIMULATION 11 V-AMP CLASSIC CLEAN: In the 80s this was the preferred sound of Buzzy Feiten (guitarist with the Dave Weckl Band). The sound of this transistor amp is characterized mainly by its brilliance that makes it cut through the mix. It is particularly suitable for the New Wave sound of the 80s which is celebrating its renaissance today. It should not be forgotten that the JC-120 was extremely popular among players of Fender Rhodes pianos. By the way, this was Eric Claptons favorite amp when he performed with The Cream. And it was the JTM 45 on which many later Marshall amps with their powerful sound were based. Extreme gain settings produce a highly compressed and dirty distortion sound. In combination with the 2 x 12" speaker simulation model you can create impressive Bluesbreaker sounds. BRIT CLASS A: This model is based on the Vox AC 30, which was originally designed in the 60s when guitarists wanted amps with improved brilliance in sound, a feature the makers of Vox amps implemented successfully by means of revolutionary bass and treble controls. Brian May and The Edge are probably the best known users of Vox-type sounds. BRIT CLASSIC: After focussing intensively on a 59 Marshall Plexi 100 Watts, we have shaped this amp model which is a hit for clean sounds. The original amp was played by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. Although the original is known mostly for its distorted sounds, it also produces a charming sound with low gain settings, for example, to play in the style of Steve Ray Vaughan or Michael Landau. In distortion mode it sounds like Gary Moore in his early days, but of course you can also use it for Heavy Metal. [. . . ] Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealers invoice. Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. [. . . ]