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Bugera V55 User Manual

Bugera V55
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BUGERA V55HD/V55
Guitar Amplifiers
Boutique-Style 55-Watt Vintage 2-Channel
Valve Amplier Head / Valve Combo with Reverb
The 1960s witnessed the creation of amp
designs destined to remain the choice of
guitarists for centuries to come. Those that
survived may have very dierent avors,
but they all have one thing in common: they
respond very dynamically to the player’s
nuances. BUGERA captures these amps
musicality in a stunning 1 x 12" combo (V55)
and amp head (V55HD) whose modern
touches put a wider palette of vintage voicings
at your ngertips. With a proud pair of 6L6
power valves in the output stage, these amps
bathe your guitar in clean California sunshine.
Let’s go trippin’
Old Guts, New Glory
We went to great lengths to give these amps
the ability to deliver everything those dusty
relics of the rock revolution did—minus the
collector-sized price tags. But in true BUGERA
fashion, we took this labor of love one step
farther, giving you maximum tonal possibilities.
To explain, we’ve gotta take a quick detour to
the late 1940s…
Before hillbillies began co-opting the blues,
amps came in two varieties: those with triode
(having three active electrodes) power valves
and those with pentode (containing ve
active electrodes) power valves. Triode valves,
which predated the pentodes, provide what
many guitarists agree is a softer tone.
Pentodes produce a slightly more urgent,
aggressive sound.
The V55 and V55HD run on power pentode
tubes, but include a Mode switch that lets you
run the power section as if it had triode tubes –
that is, at about 40 percent less power. This gives
you the option of going beyond old-school –
straight to elderly school. Welcome to your
personal tonal time machine.
• Hand-built 55-Watt guitar combo driven
by 2 x 6L6 valves
• Way cool vintage look and feel
• Original heavy-duty 12" BUGERA guitar
speaker for true vintage sound
(V55 only)
• 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 Gain,
Volume and Master controls
• Heavy-duty footswitch for Channel and
Reverb function included
• Amazing Mode switch to select between
Triode or Pentode operation
• Impedance switch (4, 8 and 16 Ohms)
to match virtually any speaker cabinet
• High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
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Bugera V55 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power55W
TypeTube
Channels2
Preamp Tubes3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes2 x 6L6
ReverbYes
Effects LoopYes
Speakers1x12"
EQ3-band
FootswitchYes
Outputs1
Weight24.2 kg

Summary

Guitar Amplifiers

Old Guts, New Glory

Triode vs. Pentode Operation

Explains the difference between triode and pentode power valve modes and their tonal impact.

Product Features

A Cutting-Edge Classic

Describes the amp's vintage clean and modern high-gain tones using 12AX7 preamp tubes.

Front Panel Controls

Details the controls, inputs, and jacks on the front panel for tone shaping and selection.

Rear Panel Connectivity

Details the switches, jacks, and power connections on the rear panel.

Hook-up Diagrams

Standard Setup with Extension Cabinet

Illustrates connecting the amplifier head to an external speaker cabinet for sound.

Standard Setup with FX Loop

Illustrates connecting the amplifier head with external effects processors.

Technical Specifications

Preamp Section Specifications

Details the specifications for the amplifier's preamp stage, including valve types and impedances.

Power Amplifier Section Specs

Details the specifications for the amplifier's power stage, including valves and output power.

Power Supply Details

Details the power consumption and mains connection requirements for the amplifier.

Dimensions and Weight

Provides the physical dimensions and weight for both the V55HD head and V55 combo.

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