Bugera V55HD User Manual

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 V55HD Specifications

General

Brand	Bugera
Model	V55HD
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Old Guts, New Glory

Triode vs. Pentode Operation

Explains the difference between Triode and Pentode tube operation and the V55's mode switch for tonal variation.

Vintage Tone at Modern Price

Highlights the amp's ability to deliver vintage tones without high costs, adding modern capabilities.

Features

A Cutting-Edge Classic

Describes the amp's vintage clean tone, modern high-gain channel, and EQ controls for sound sculpting.

Reverb and Speaker Compatibility

Details the studio-caliber digital reverb and the impedance switch for matching various speaker cabinets.

Footswitch and Modern Updates

Covers the included footswitch for channel and reverb control and the amp's modern advantages.

Front Panel Overview

Front Panel Controls

Details the function of each control on the front panel, including input jacks, EQ, and master volume.

Rear Panel Overview

Rear Panel Connections and Switches

Explains the rear panel components like IEC power socket, fuse, mode switches, impedance selector, and FX loop.

Hook-up Diagrams

Standard Setup with Extension Cabinet

Illustrates a typical connection setup for the amplifier with an extension speaker cabinet.

Standard Setup with FX Loop

Shows a common connection configuration utilizing the effects loop for external processors.

Specifications

Preamp Section Specifications

Lists technical details for the preamp section, including valve types, input impedances, and sensitivity.

Power Amplifier and Speaker Specifications

Details power amplifier valves, output power, loudspeaker connectors, and internal speaker (V55) specifications.

Power Supply and Dimensions

Provides information on power consumption, fuse ratings, mains connection, and physical dimensions/weight.

Contact Info

Bugera Care and Support

Offers contact information for service, support, and nearest MUSIC GROUP company locations worldwide.