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Marshall Amplification VS65R Combo User Manual

Marshall Amplification VS65R Combo
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Valvestate
VS65R
Combo
Handbook
1
Marshall Amplification plc
Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DQ, England
Tel: (01908) 375411
Fax: (01908) 376118
Web Site - http://www.marshallamps.com
Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication,
due to our policy of constant improvement and development, Marshall
Amplification plc reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Nov ‘98
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Marshall Amplification VS65R Combo Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMarshall Amplification
ModelVS65R Combo
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Warnings and Introduction

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for using the Valvestate amplifier, covering mains plug, chassis, servicing, and environmental conditions.

Valvestate Technology Overview

Explains the concept of Valvestate technology, simulating valve power stage performance for warmth and feel without actual valves.

Front Panel Controls

Input Jack

Port for connecting your guitar, recommending a high-quality screened cable for noise prevention.

Channel 1 Volume and Crunch

Controls the volume for the Clean Channel, adding crunch past halfway for bluesy sounds.

Channel 1/2 LED Indicator

Visual indicator for selected channel; red signifies Channel 2 (Overdrive).

Bass Control (Clean Channel)

Adjusts low frequencies for tone warmth and weight on the Clean Channel.

Middle Control (Clean Channel)

Affects the perceived 'size' of the sound; increasing fattens, decreasing thins.

Treble Control (Clean Channel)

Adjusts high frequencies for brightness and cutting tone on the Clean Channel.

Channel 1/2 Switch

Front panel control for switching between Channel 1 (Clean) and Channel 2 (Overdrive).

Tone Shift Switch

Modifies Clean Channel voicing, offering mid-range boost and bass cut.

Gain Control (Overdrive Channel)

Controls input signal and distortion level for Channel 2, from blues crunch to high gain.

Bass Control (Overdrive Channel)

Adjusts low frequencies for the Overdrive Channel, affecting tone darkness and weight.

Contour Control

Shifts mid-range frequencies, enabling scooped mids for 'thrash' or fusion tones.

Treble Control (Overdrive Channel)

Adjusts high frequencies for the Overdrive Channel, affecting tone brightness and cut.

Volume Control (Channel 2)

Controls the volume of Channel 2, balancing it with Channel 1.

FX Mix Control

Blends the level of effected signal with the dry signal in the FX loop.

Reverb Control

Adds ambience and sense of space to the guitar tone.

Power LED and Switch

Indicator light for power status and the main power on/off switch.

Rear Panel Connectivity

Mains Input

Connection point for the mains power supply.

Headphones Jack

For connecting headphones, automatically muting the internal speaker.

Footswitch Jack

Connects an optional footswitch for channel switching, often with an indicator LED.

Effects Loop (Send/Return)

Connects external effects processors or floor pedals to enhance the sound.

Line Out Jack

Used for direct recording or connecting to a P.A. system.

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