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|= Studio tube preamp | |= Studio tube preamp | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-fx manual / website decription: "completely neutral, low-gain tube pre-amp simulation. Useful for warming up vocals and other instruments' as well as direct guitar sounds" |
* Stock cabinet suggestion: n/a | * Stock cabinet suggestion: n/a | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Btube+%2Bpre+%2Bamp&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search Forum search] | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Btube+%2Bpre+%2Bamp&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search Forum search] | ||
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|= Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 | |= Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-fx manual / website desciption: "based on a Japanese 2x12 solid-state combo amp with built-in stereo chorus. With essentially no tone shaping this amp has a warm, midrange-thick sound that is good for jazz and fingerstyle. With the Axe-Fx’s powerful tone controls you can tweak this type to get shimmering rhythm tones as well" |
* Stock cabinet suggestion: ? Alternative: Red Wirez JC-120 IR | * Stock cabinet suggestion: ? Alternative: Red Wirez JC-120 IR | ||
* Original controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass | * Original controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass | ||
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|= ENGL Powerball, Lead Channel | |= ENGL Powerball, Lead Channel | ||
− | * Axe-Fx manual: "based on a very high-gain German amplifier. Lots of bass, great for aggressive, drop-tuned riff work | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a very high-gain German amplifier. Lots of bass, great for aggressive, drop-tuned riff work |
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* Stock cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Metal, 4x12 German. Alternative: Red Wirez Engl IR | * Stock cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Metal, 4x12 German. Alternative: Red Wirez Engl IR | ||
* Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence. Bright switch only for Clean channel (not modeled) | * Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence. Bright switch only for Clean channel (not modeled) | ||
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|= Mesa Boogie 3-channel Dual Rectifier, Red channel set to Modern | |= Mesa Boogie 3-channel Dual Rectifier, Red channel set to Modern | ||
− | * Axe-Fx manual: "based on the modern version of the Dual Rectifier amps. Some minor circuit changes made this version slightly more aggressive than the originals" | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the modern version of the Dual Rectifier amps. Some minor circuit changes made this version slightly more aggressive than the originals" |
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* Stock cabinet suggestion: Recto1, Recto2, Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Stock cabinet suggestion: Recto1, Recto2, Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
* Original controls: Presence, Master, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble. No Bright | * Original controls: Presence, Master, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble. No Bright | ||
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|= Dumble Overdrive Special | |= Dumble Overdrive Special | ||
− | * Axe-Fx manual | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "revised model based on detailed analysis of a very rare Dumble Overdrive Special as used by the likes of Larry Carlton and Robben Ford" |
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* Stock cabinet suggestion: 2x12 Custom, 2x12 Boutique | * Stock cabinet suggestion: 2x12 Custom, 2x12 Boutique | ||
* Original controls: Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Level. Bright switch | * Original controls: Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Level. Bright switch | ||
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|= Trainwreck | |= Trainwreck | ||
− | * Axe-Fx manual: "based on another very rare and expensive amp designed by Ken Fischer" | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on another very rare and expensive amp designed by Ken Fischer" |
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* Stock cabinet suggestion: ? | * Stock cabinet suggestion: ? | ||
* Original controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence (Express and Liverpool), Cut (somewhat like Presence). Bright switch (Express and Liverpool models only, not on Rocket model) | * Original controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence (Express and Liverpool), Cut (somewhat like Presence). Bright switch (Express and Liverpool models only, not on Rocket model) | ||
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|= Marshall JTM45 | |= Marshall JTM45 | ||
− | * Axe-Fx manual: ''based on a legendary British Blues amplifier. This amp was actually a copy of the American “bass” amp that many guitar players were using but with different output tubes and transformer. Made famous by Eric Clapton and others'' | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: ''based on a legendary British Blues amplifier. This amp was actually a copy of the American “bass” amp that many guitar players were using but with different output tubes and transformer. Made famous by Eric Clapton and others'' |
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* Stock cabinet suggestion: ?. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | * Stock cabinet suggestion: ?. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | ||
* This amp is based upon the Fender Bassman and was the first Marshall amp, 45 watts and 4 Celestion 12" speakers | * This amp is based upon the Fender Bassman and was the first Marshall amp, 45 watts and 4 Celestion 12" speakers | ||
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|= Diezel VH4 | |= Diezel VH4 | ||
− | * Axe-Fx manual: "based on a high-gain, boutique German amplifier famous for its aggressive sound" | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a high-gain, boutique German amplifier famous for its aggressive sound" |
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* Stock cabinet sugggestion: 4x12 Metal, 4x12 V30 | * Stock cabinet sugggestion: 4x12 Metal, 4x12 V30 | ||
* Original controls: Volume, Bass, Midle, Treble, Presence, Deep | * Original controls: Volume, Bass, Midle, Treble, Presence, Deep | ||
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|= Marshall Super Lead Model 1959 | |= Marshall Super Lead Model 1959 | ||
− | * Axe-Fx manual: "similar to Plexi 1 but with a different “bright cap” value and different transformer model. Lower gain and more “vintage” sounding" | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "similar to Plexi 1 but with a different “bright cap” value and different transformer model. Lower gain and more “vintage” sounding" |
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* Stock cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w, 4x12 25w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | * Stock cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w, 4x12 25w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | ||
* Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble (''Presence on later models?''). Bright (Lead channel) | * Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble (''Presence on later models?''). Bright (Lead channel) | ||
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|= Ampeg SVT | |= Ampeg SVT | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Ampeg SVT (“Super Valve Technology”) that is used for decades by famous bassists the world over" |
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* Cabinet: 4x10 Alum, 8x10 Bass, 1x15 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez SVT IR | * Cabinet: 4x10 Alum, 8x10 Bass, 1x15 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez SVT IR | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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|= Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, Crunch channel | |= Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, Crunch channel | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a boutique rackmount preamp made by Bob Bradshaw. This models Channel 2 / based on channel 2 (Rhythm) of the 3+ SE preamp by CAE. For Ch 1 (Clean), use the "DOUBLE VERB" model" |
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* Channel 1 isn't modeled because it's very similar to a Fender Twin | * Channel 1 isn't modeled because it's very similar to a Fender Twin | ||
* Cabinet: n/a | * Cabinet: n/a | ||
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|= Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, Lead channel | |= Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, Lead channel | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a boutique rackmount preamp made by Bob Bradshaw. This models Channel 3 / based on channel 3 (Lead) of the 3+ SE preamp by CAE designed by Bob Bradshaw" |
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* Channel 1 isn't modeled because it's very similar to a Fender Twin | * Channel 1 isn't modeled because it's very similar to a Fender Twin | ||
* Cabinet: n/a | * Cabinet: n/a | ||
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|= Egnater Rebel 20 | |= Egnater Rebel 20 | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Egnater Rebel 20 20W amplifier head, offering perfect proof that good things really DO come in small packages, (or in this case, DSP packages)" |
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* Cabinet: ? | * Cabinet: ? | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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|= Mesa Boogie Mark II Lead, Pull Bright off | |= Mesa Boogie Mark II Lead, Pull Bright off | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on an early model of the USA type famous for its smooth overdrive sound. This model is with the Pull Bright off" |
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* Cabinet: Cali, Recto1, Recto2. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Cabinet: Cali, Recto1, Recto2. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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|= Mesa Boogie Mark II Lead, Pull Bright on | |= Mesa Boogie Mark II Lead, Pull Bright on | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on an early model of the USA type famous for its smooth overdrive sound. This model is with the Pull Bright on" |
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* Cabinet: Cali, Recto1, Recto2. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Cabinet: Cali, Recto1, Recto2. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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|= VHT Deliverance 60, Less mode | |= VHT Deliverance 60, Less mode | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on Fryette Amplification D60 in the “Less” mode" |
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* Cabinet: one that comes close to a 2x12 or 4x12 with Eminence 50w speakers. Alternative: Red Wirez Soldano IR | * Cabinet: one that comes close to a 2x12 or 4x12 with Eminence 50w speakers. Alternative: Red Wirez Soldano IR | ||
* Controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Depth | * Controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Depth | ||
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|= VHT Deliverance 60, More mode | |= VHT Deliverance 60, More mode | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / websiote description: "based on Fryette Amplification D60 in the “More” mode" |
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* Cabinet: one that comes close to a 2x12 or 4x12 with Eminence 50w speakers. Alternative: Red Wirez Soldano IR | * Cabinet: one that comes close to a 2x12 or 4x12 with Eminence 50w speakers. Alternative: Red Wirez Soldano IR | ||
* Controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Depth | * Controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Depth | ||
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|= Dr. Z Maz 38 SR | |= Dr. Z Maz 38 SR | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a boutique amp popular with country and roots players / based on the Dr. Z Maz 38 SR, an amp popular with country and roots players" |
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* Cabinet: a 2x12 with V30's | * Cabinet: a 2x12 with V30's | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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|Euro Uber | |Euro Uber | ||
|= Bogner Übershall (high-gain channel) | |= Bogner Übershall (high-gain channel) | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the aggressive "High Gain" channel of a 120W head, this model is reminiscent of an 800, modded for heavier, grinding lows and what some call insane gain" |
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* Cabinet: 4x12 German. Or simulate a Bogner Ubercab by using a stereo cab with the 4x12 German and 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Bogner IR | * Cabinet: 4x12 German. Or simulate a Bogner Ubercab by using a stereo cab with the 4x12 German and 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Bogner IR | ||
* Controls: Volume, Presence, Treble, Middle, Bass, Gain | * Controls: Volume, Presence, Treble, Middle, Bass, Gain | ||
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|= Peavey 5150, Lead channel | |= Peavey 5150, Lead channel | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a popular amplifier designed with the help of EVH / based on the high input lead channel of a high gain amp with the same name as an album so called for the California police code for "criminally insane"" |
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* Cabinet: 4x12 20w, 4x12 25w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez 5150 IR | * Cabinet: 4x12 20w, 4x12 25w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez 5150 IR | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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|= Soldano X99 Preamp (Clean) | |= Soldano X99 Preamp (Clean) | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Clean Channel of a very highly regarded rack mount preamplifier" |
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* Cabinet: n/a | * Cabinet: n/a | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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|= Soldano X99 Preamp (Rhythm) | |= Soldano X99 Preamp (Rhythm) | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Rhythm Channel of a very highly regarded rack mount preamplifier" |
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* Cabinet: n/a | * Cabinet: n/a | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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|= Soldano X99 Preamp (Lead) | |= Soldano X99 Preamp (Lead) | ||
− | * | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Lead Channel of a very highly regarded rack mount preamplifier" |
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* Cabinet: n/a | * Cabinet: n/a | ||
* Controls: ... | * Controls: ... | ||
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* Original amp: single channel 100w head, with switchable "hot" control | * Original amp: single channel 100w head, with switchable "hot" control | ||
− | * Axe-Fx manual | + | * Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a boutique British amplifier, the Cornford RK100, which is said to have a Plexi-Meets-Modern tone and feel with both subtlety and big cojones" |
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* Original amp controls: ... | * Original amp controls: ... | ||
* Cabinet: one with Celestion V30s | * Cabinet: one with Celestion V30s |
Revision as of 14:28, 20 June 2010
This is a list of the amps the Axe-Fx simulates, plus the description in the manual, suggestions for cabinets and lots of additional notes.
Axe-Fx name | Details of emulated amp |
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TUBE PRE | = Studio tube preamp
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JAZZ | = Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120
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BROWNFACE | = Fender Vibroverb
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59 BASSGUY (formerly: BLUES) | = Fender Bassman
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DELUXE VERB (formerly: TWEED) | = Fender Deluxe Reverb (AB763)
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DOUBLE VERB (formerly: BLACKFACE) | = Fender Twin Reverb
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CLASS A | = Vox AC30
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TOP BOOST | = Vox AC30TB TopBoost
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PLEXI 1 | = Marshall Super Lead (model 1959 a.k.a. Plexi)
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BRIT 800 | = Marshall JCM800 (model 2204)
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BRIT 900 | = Marshall JCM900
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BROWN | = Eddie van Halen's modded Marshall
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BOUTIQUE 1 | = Matchless Chieftain
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BOUTIQUE 2 | = Matchless Chieftain w/ Booster
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HIPOWER 1 | = Hiwatt 'Normal' Channel
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HIPOWER 2 | = Hiwatt 'Brilliant' Channel
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USA CLEAN | = MKIV Clean (Rhythm 1 channel)
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USA RHY 1 | = MKIV Crunch (Rhythm 2 channel, FAT switch not active)
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USA RHY 2 | = MKIV Crunch (Rhythm 2 channel, FAT switch active)
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USA LEAD 1 | = MKIV Lead (Treble Shift not active)
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USA LEAD 2 | = MKIV Lead (Treble Shift active)
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RECTO ORANGE | = Mesa 2-channel Dual Rectifier, Vintage Orange channel (rhythm)
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RECTO RED | = Mesa 2-channel Dual Rectifier, Modern Red channel (lead)
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SOLO 100 | = Soldano Super Lead Overdrive (SLO-100)
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SPEC. OD 1 | = Dumble Overdrive Special Clean
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SPEC. OD 2 | = Dumble Overdrive Special Lead
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EURO Blue | = 20th Anniversary Bogner Ecstasy (XTC), Blue Channel
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EURO Red | = 20th Anniversary Bogner Ecstasy (XTC), Red Channel
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UK GC30 | = Laney GC30V
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BUTTERY | = Loosely based on a Budda Twinmaster
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METAL | = FAS Custom Model
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BIG HAIR | = FAS Custom Model
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HELLBEAST | = FAS Custom Model
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SUPERTWEED | = FAS Custom Model
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FUSION | = FAS Custom Model
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FAS CLEAN | = FAS Custom Model
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FAS CRUNCH | = FAS Custom Model
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FAS LEAD 1 | = FAS Custom Model
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FAS LEAD 2 | = FAS Custom Model
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FAS MODERN | = FAS Custom Model
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JR BLUES | = Fender Blues Jr.
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BRIT PRE | = Marshall JMP-1 preamp. The power amp is from the JCM 800
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ENERGYBALL | = ENGL Powerball, Lead Channel
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RECTO NEW | = Mesa Boogie 3-channel Dual Rectifier, Red channel set to Modern
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HAD ODS 1 | = Dumble Overdrive Special
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WRECKER 1 | = Trainwreck
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BRIT JM45 | = Marshall JTM45
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DAS METALL | = Diezel VH4
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PLEXI 2 | = Marshall Super Lead Model 1959
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SV BASS | = Ampeg SVT
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CA3+ RHY | = Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, Crunch channel
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CA3+ LD | = Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, Lead channel
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Eggie R20 | = Egnater Rebel 20
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USA IIC+ 1 | = Mesa Boogie Mark II Lead, Pull Bright off
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USA IIC+ 2 | = Mesa Boogie Mark II Lead, Pull Bright on
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Fryer D60L | = VHT Deliverance 60, Less mode
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Fryer D60M | = VHT Deliverance 60, More mode
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Mr. Z 38 SR | = Dr. Z Maz 38 SR
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Euro Uber | = Bogner Übershall (high-gain channel)
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PVH 5105 | = Peavey 5150, Lead channel
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Solo X99 Clean | = Soldano X99 Preamp (Clean)
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Solo X99 Rhythm | = Soldano X99 Preamp (Rhythm)
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Solo X99 Lead | = Soldano X99 Preamp (Lead)
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Corncob R100 | = Cornford RK100
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CarollAnn OD2 | = Carol-Ann OD-2 (overdrive channel)
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Citrus RV50 | = Orange Rockerverb 50
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Shiver Cln | = Bogner Shiva, Clean channel
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Shiver Ld | = Bogner Shiva, Lead channel
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1987X MOD | = Marshall 1987X (Bright channel with Bright casp removed)
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Marsha BE | = Marsha by Rack Systems, Brown Eye voicing
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Marsha HBE | = Marsha by Rack Systems, Hairy Brown Eye voicing
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