VOX Amplification USA VTX150 - Manual (Page 28)

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7. UK ROCK
STD (Standard)
This 45W amp head was originally manufactured from 1962 to 1966, and was
based on a tweed-covered bass amp. Its high-gain design was the beginning of
the British amp tone revolution that continues to this day.
SPL (Special)
This models a UK-manufactured 100W single-channel head with master
volume made in 1983. Turn the GAIN control all the way up to get the thick,
snarling hard rock and heavy metal sound that dominated the 80’s.
CST (Custom)
This models the high treble channel of a hand-wired amp head made in En-
gland during the early 60’s. Raising the volume of this 50W output amp all the
way produces the crunch that will forever be the sound of rock‘n’roll.
EXT (Extra)
This model is based on a British boutique amp design known for its high
power and expressive overdriven tone that is suitable for soulful and bluesy
hard rock with the hot switch kicked in.
8. UK METAL
STD (Standard)
This models the high-gain channel of a modern 100W amp. While individual
notes are clearly defined, it delivers a monster sound that’s quite aggressive
and arrogant.
SPL (Special)
This models an English-made 100W amp head released in 2007 and boasting a
four-channel design with powerful tone. We’ve used the “Overdrive 1” chan-
nel, which produces a tight low-end and transparent high-gain metal sound.
CST (Custom)
Based on a UK-made 100W head, this amp was created for a famous guitarist
known for his amazing tone, slash rhythms, and fondness for silk hats. If you
have a desire for the ultimate metal tones, this amp is the perfect choice.
EXT (Extra)
This models a British stack that created the trademark tones of CRAZY TRAIN.
Ideal for humbucking pickups this amp was modified so that both halves of
the first 12AX7 preamp tube cascade in the preamp circuit of channel II.
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 VTX150 Neodymium produces rich overtones and
features a highly musical response.