VHT Pitbull G-50-CL User Manual

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PITTBULL MODEL G-50-CL FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL, LEFT TO RIGHT
1. INPUT HI - High sensitivity input (also has a brighter tone).
2. INPUT LOW - Low sensitivity input (also has a slightly darker tone).
3. CHANNEL SELECT
– Front panel channel switching function. Button must be OUT for footswitch to operate.
4. GAIN - Amount of overdrive on RED Channel.
5. HI GAIN
– Gain Stacking Switch. Activates additional tube overdrive gain stage. Normal = 3 stages, Hi = 4 stages.
6. VOLUME - Amount of volume on RED Channel. Pre FX loop.
7. BOOST
- Switches from low gain (clean to slightly dirty) to medium gain (crunch to medium overdrive)
8. TREBLE – Passive High frequency equalization.
9. EDGE
– Frequency-dependent gain boost. Enhances upper string harmonics and sustain.
10. MIDDLE – Passive Mid frequency equalization.
11. SHIFT
- Shifts Treble, Middle and Bass shelving down (Mid Boost)
12. BASS – Passive low frequency equalization.
13. GAIN
- Amount of overdrive on GREEN Channel.
14. HI GAIN – Gain Stacking Switch. Activates additional tube overdrive gain stage. Normal = 3 stages, Hi = 4 stages.
15. VOLUME
- Amount of volume on GREEN Channel. Pre FX loop.
16. BOOST - Switches from low gain (clean to slightly dirty) to medium gain (crunch to medium overdrive)
17. TREBLE
– Passive High frequency equalization.
18. EDGE – Frequency-dependent gain boost. Enhances upper string harmonics and sustain.
19. MIDDLE
– Passive Mid frequency equalization.
20. SHIFT - Shifts Treble, Middle and Bass shelving down (Mid Boost)
21. BASS
– Passive low frequency equalization.
22. MASTER VOLUME - Power amp volume control. Post FX loop
23. GRAPHIC EQ
(Optional) – 100Hz, 250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.2KHz, 2.3KHz, 5KHz, 12 dB cut or boost per band. Activated
by rear panel pushbutton or footswitch. Rear panel button must be OUT for footswitch to operate.
24. PRESENCE
– High frequency variable feedback in power amp section. Mounted on rear panel on EQ equipped
models.
25. VOICING
- Frequency contour. Increases 6dB per octave-2.5 kHz up, 250 Hz down. Non-EQ models only.
26. DEPTH - Variable damping (Low frequency resonance). Mounted on rear panel on EQ equipped models.
27. STANDBY
- Turns on high voltage to output section.
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VHT Pitbull G-50-CL Specifications

General

Brand	VHT
Model	Pitbull G-50-CL
Category	Musical Instrument Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Front Panel Controls and Functions

Input and Channel Selection

Controls for input sensitivity, channel switching, and gain.

Channel Volume and Gain Boost

Volume and boost functions for both Red and Green channels.

Tone and EQ Controls

Passive equalization (Treble, Middle, Bass) and special tone shaping.

Master and Specialty Controls

Master volume, graphic EQ, presence, voicing, depth, and power controls.

Rear Panel Connections and Settings

Effects Loop and Footswitch

Controls for effects send/return, level, and footswitch connection.

Output and Level Controls

Speaker output, line out, and line level controls.

Power Amp Mode and Tube Selection

Settings for power amp operation modes and tube biasing.

Tube Functions and Locations

Preamp and Phase Inverter Tubes

Locations and functions of preamp (12AX7) and phase inverter tubes.

Reverb Driver and Rectifier Tubes

Locations and functions of reverb driver (EF86) and rectifier tubes.

Power Tubes

Locations and types of power tubes (EL34/6L6).

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Period and Obligations

Details on the warranty duration and user obligations.

Warranty Exclusions

Specific conditions and causes not covered by the warranty.