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Overview:
While the TA-15 control layout is rather sparse (compared to some MESA’s), there is a lot more going on internally than might be
apparent at first glance. Make no mistake, this is not a low line offering, but rather a power experiment in the world of micro. In every
way the TA-15 stands proud alongside any of our larger multi channel offerings with the same components, build quality, versatility
and performance… an equal in every way except mass.
The two Channels offer Mode choices that roam the Atlantic with Channel 1 focusing on the British side of the Pond and Channel 2
incorporating both British and American sounds.
Channel 1 offers two Modes that pay tribute to the Vox heritage; a lower gain NORMAL Mode that delivers shimmering higher headroom
clean sounds and TOP BOOST, our take on one of the most iconic Brit sounds that excels at clipped rhythm and lead sounds.
Channel 2 packs three Modes and this Channel alone offers more stylistically divergent landscapes than many whole amps. TWEED
follows the Southern Cal vintage line to deliver gorgeous clean chording sounds that have more low end and breathy air than Channel
1’s NORMAL mode and yet, clips smooth and furry when pushed. From there HI 1 jumps back to the U.K. for a Brit style higher gain
Mode that, when set lower, romps on vintage crunch rhythm sounds with stripped urgency. It also delivers searing high gain solo
sounds that retain a crisp, definitive attack as the GAIN control is cranked. Finally, another crossing and you’re back in Petaluma,
CA for the smooth warmth of the high gain Boogie lead voice found in HI 2. This Mode adds low end girth and sweetens the attack
frequencies to produced a fatter, rounder tone that is great for single note work.
Add to all this preamp versatility our patented Multi-Watt
™
Power and you have the ultimate tools to craft a sound that is all yours.
Multi-Watt allows you to match one of three perfect power response characteristics to each of the Modes and footswitch between
two iconic sounds.
The 5W position on the mini toggle in each Channel captures the old world magic of 5 watts running in Single-Ended Class A which
along with being ultimately clippable, emphasizes the even order 2nd harmonic and produces a truly precious blend of warmth and
lined-up, chiming harmonics at low playing volumes.
Instruction Manual
FRONT VIEW: Tr a n s aT l a n T i c TA-15
REAR VIEW: Tr a n s aT l a n T i c TA-15
CAUTION:
Unplug power
before replacing
fuse
120 V~
60 Hz
1 A
1.25 A
SLO
BLO
SPEAKERS
8 OHM
PATENTED
6,621,907
7,173,488
7,602,927
CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE MAY BE HOT!
4 OHM
TRANSATLANTIC
TA -15
HANDBUILT IN PETALUMA, CAALL T UBE AMPLIFIER
®
CAUTION!
WARNING!
TUBE GUIDE
4 x 12AX7
2 x EL 84
F
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F
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INPUT
FT SW
VOLUME TREBLE BASS GAIN TREBLE BASS MASTER
POWER
STANDBY
NORMAL
15 15
HI 1
TOP BST
25W
FT
SW
5W
TWEED
HI 2
25W
5W
ON
ON
MASTER
PULL
CUT /
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