ENGL Gigmaster 30 E305 Electric Guitar Amplifier Head

Front Panel:

• 2 channels: Clean and Lead;
• two Gain control knobs: Input Gain and Lead Drive;
• the ECC83 (12AX7) tube produces a very warm and soft tone with plenty of punch in the preamp section and delivers a great distortion sound with rich sustain;
• EQ: Bass, Middle, Treble for precise sound tuning;
• Mid Boost sound option: switchable via front panel button or via footswitch;
• Gain Boost sound option: switchable via front panel button or via footswitch;
• Channel switching via front panel button or via footswitch;
• Lead Volume control;
• Master Volume control;
• Stand By switch;

• 3x 1/4″ Stereo jack for connecting a Z-4 footpedal: Channel switching & Gain Boost, Mid Boost & M.V.B. (Master Volume Boost), FX On/Off & Reverb;
• FX Loop: Send – Return;
• Line Out;
• Poweramp Output:  2 x 8 ohms (parallel: 1 x 8 ohms or 2 x 16 ohms), 16 ohms (serial: 1 x 16 ohms or 2 x 8 ohms) for several speaker options;         
• 30 Watts output power, 4 x EL84 power tubes delivers that specific very typical tonal character;
• Combo Amp: 12” Celestion speaker, type Super 65;

The AD15VT-XL is part of the NEW VOX Valvetronix XL line, an exciting new range of tube-powered modelling amplifiers that delivers the power and punch that modern rock players require, with a selection of hi-gain sounds that span the entire range of heavy rock music.

Features of the Vox AD15VT XL:

Eleven amp sounds
Sophisticated modelling technology is used to provide eleven different amps, including classic vintage amps of the past, costly, modern high-end amps and high-gain hybrids, all accessible at the turn of a knob. These new models include Glass, modelled on the Clean channel of a collectable 100-Watt head named the Overdrive Special; Funked, modeled on a classic American black-faced 2x12 combo; Buzzsaw, inspired by the British-made 50-Watt head that created the sounds of ʽ70s hard rock and metal; Crunched, based on a very rare modded VOX AC30/6TBX Top Boost combo, adding new hot-rodded gain levels and EQ; Thrashed, modelled on a 1983, all tube, single channel, master volume 100-Watt head; Raged, based on the high gain channel of a modern, all-tube 100 Watter, with boosted bass and mid frequencies and even more gain; Modern, a still higher gain modification to the "Modern High Gain” channel, with scooped EQ; Fluid, the UK Modern setting with maximum gain and mid-range EQ, modified to emphasize a vocal-like tone for legato-style playing; Molten, based on VOXʼs US Hi-Gain model but capable of even more powerful, heavily saturated sounds, with an Octave effect mixed into the preset; Black, a version of the UK Modern mutated to Class A, rather than Class AB; and Damaged, rooted in VOXʼs US Hi-Gain model with more gain and a completely re-voiced and modified EQ to be thicker and darker.

Eleven high-quality effects
Are built in, including compressor, delay, reverb, compressor & chorus, compressor & phaser, chorus & delay, chorus & reverb, flanger & reverb, tremolo & reverb, and rotary & reverb, plus Noise Reduction. New for th XL series is an Octave effect for massive lead tones. Effect parameters are fully adjustable and a Tap button makes it easy to set your delay time or modulation speed.

Store amp and effect settings
Store your favourite amp and effect settings as a program, containing two different settings (CH1 and CH2). Switch between these settings from the top panel, or by using the optional VFS2 foot switch connected to the rear panel. In addition, there is a preset program for each amp type.

Manual mode
In Manual mode the sound you hear reflects the physical settings of the knobs. Youʼre in control. Connect an optional VFS2 dual foot switch (sold separately) to switch programs or bypass effects. A power level control (not available on AD15VT-XL) adjusts the output wattage of the power amp. This means that even when the master volume is turned up all the way to drive the Valve Reactor power amp, you can adjust the volume without losing any tone.

Specifications of the VOX AD15VT XL

• Number of amp types: 11
• Number of effects: 11
• Noise reduction: 1
• Number of programs: 11 preset, 2 channel
• Input/output jacks:
• Top panel: 1 x INPUT
• Rear panel: 1 x FOOT SW jack, 1 x LINE/PHONE jack
• Power amp output: Maximum 15W RMS @ 8 ohms
• Speaker: 1 x VOX original (10 inch 8 ohm)
• Weight: 11kg/24.25lbs
• Options (sold separately): VFS2 dual foot switch

Marshall 1974X 18W Handwired Combo Guitar Amplifier

The 1974X is an authentic re-issue of the fabled model 1974 combo of the late sixties (1966-1968). Just like the original, it boasts a point-to-point, handwired, tagboard circuit housed in an aluminium chassis, plus a valve-driven tremolo circuit. At the very heart of its simple, but effective, two channel design can be found six valves: three ECC83s in the preamp, an EZ81 rectifier and a pair of cathode biased EL84s in the power stage. As the output and mains transformers are vital components in any amplifier as they influence performance, sound and feel, Marshall worked extremely closely with their associates at Dagnall in order to duplicate the original, "off-the-shelf" transformers in all areas.

Another major contributing factor to the distinctive sound of vintage 1974 combos is the way the original 20 Watt, ceramic magnet, Celestion Greenback T1221 loudspeaker's tone has softened with age.

In order to recreate the gorgeously smooth tones of a 35-year-old vintage Greenback, Celestion not only revisited the 1967 recipe for the speaker, they also came up with a proprietary way of "aging" the speakers so they sound and feel like the originals made in the late '60s! The same exact, exclusive "aged" T1221 Greenback speaker is also found in the 1974CX, a 1x12" extension cabinet for the 1974X.

• Hand-built 22-Watt guitar combo driven by 2 x EL84 valves
• Way cool vintage look and feel
• Original heavy-duty 12" BUGERA guitar speaker for true vintage sound
• Authentic 2-channel preamp design from the '60s featuring 3 x 12AX7 valves—everything from purring blues to mind-blowing crunch
• Integrated high-class reverb with dedicated Reverb control
• Vintage Equalizer section with dedicated Bass, Mid, Treble and Presence controls
• Normal and Bright inputs for ultimate sound character to perfectly match your guitar
• Multi-gain stage Lead channel with Pre, Post gain and Master controls
• Amazing Mode switch to select between Triode or Pentode operation
• Impedance connectors (4, 8 and 16 Ohms) to match virtually any external speaker cabinet
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life