Difference between revisions of "List of amp simulations"
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|USA CLEAN | |USA CLEAN | ||
− | |= MKIV | + | |= MKIV Clean (Rhythm 1 channel) |
* Manual: ''a somewhat neutral clean sound that can pushed into gentle clipping. Based on a classic California amp’s clean channel this type has a full tone with a gentle midrange dip. The power amp is punchy and clean but can be driven into light distortion if desired. Sounds best with the drive turned up fairly high'' | * Manual: ''a somewhat neutral clean sound that can pushed into gentle clipping. Based on a classic California amp’s clean channel this type has a full tone with a gentle midrange dip. The power amp is punchy and clean but can be driven into light distortion if desired. Sounds best with the drive turned up fairly high'' | ||
* Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
* Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence. Bright switch. Graphic Equalizer not modeled | * Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence. Bright switch. Graphic Equalizer not modeled | ||
− | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%204.pdf Original manual] | + | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%204.pdf Original manual MKIV] Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls |
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | ||
* Turn up the Drive | * Turn up the Drive | ||
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|USA RHY 1 | |USA RHY 1 | ||
− | |= MKIV Crunch | + | |= MKIV Crunch (Rhythm 2 channel, FAT switch not active) |
* Manual: ''crunchy California rhythm sound. Effective for solo use too with the gain turned up'' | * Manual: ''crunchy California rhythm sound. Effective for solo use too with the gain turned up'' | ||
* Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
− | * Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence. No Bright switch. Graphic Equalizer not modeled | + | * Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid (without boost), Bass, Presence. No Bright switch. Graphic Equalizer not modeled |
− | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%204.pdf Original manual] | + | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%204.pdf Original manual MKIV] Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls |
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Bamp+%2Busa+%2Brhy&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=%2Bamp+%2Busa+%2Brhy&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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|USA RHY 2 | |USA RHY 2 | ||
− | |= | + | |= MKIV Crunch (Rhythm 2 channel, FAT switch active) |
* Manual: ''similar to USA Rhy 1 but with the “mid-boost” engaged. This effectively removes the midrange dip from the tone stack and gives a more focused sound and a bit more gain'' | * Manual: ''similar to USA Rhy 1 but with the “mid-boost” engaged. This effectively removes the midrange dip from the tone stack and gives a more focused sound and a bit more gain'' | ||
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* Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
− | * Controls: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass | + | * Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid (with boost), Bass, Presence. No Bright switch. Graphic Equalizer not modeled |
− | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/ | + | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%204.pdf Original manual MKIV] Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls |
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Bamp+%2Busa+%2Brhy&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=%2Bamp+%2Busa+%2Brhy&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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|USA LEAD 1 | |USA LEAD 1 | ||
− | |= MKIV Lead | + | |= MKIV Lead (Treble Shift not active) |
* Manual: ''a tight, focused, hi-gain sound great for fusion and rock leads. Based on a modern Californian lead amp that set the standard for hi-gain lead tones. With the tone-stack before the preamp tubes this type has a more liquid response than the British types where the tone-stack is after the preamp. For the classic California lead sound turn the drive up and back of the Master a bit so that most of the distortion is coming from the preamp'' | * Manual: ''a tight, focused, hi-gain sound great for fusion and rock leads. Based on a modern Californian lead amp that set the standard for hi-gain lead tones. With the tone-stack before the preamp tubes this type has a more liquid response than the British types where the tone-stack is after the preamp. For the classic California lead sound turn the drive up and back of the Master a bit so that most of the distortion is coming from the preamp'' | ||
* Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
− | * Controls: ... | + | * Controls: Gain/Drive, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence (without treble shift). Bright switch (use for lower volume levels). Graphic Equalizer not modeled |
+ | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%204.pdf Original manual MKIV] Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls | ||
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | ||
* Don't turn up the Master Volume too much, use Drive to add gain | * Don't turn up the Master Volume too much, use Drive to add gain | ||
+ | * Treble Shift shifts the range of the Presence control to higher frequencies. In this sim it's off. Works well for recording. | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Bamp+%2Busa+%2Blead&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=%2Bamp+%2Busa+%2Blead&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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|USA LEAD 2 | |USA LEAD 2 | ||
− | |= | + | |= MKIV Lead (Treble Shift active) |
* Manual: ''similar to USA Lead I but with the “treble shift” engaged. This shifts the response of the treble control lower and gives a slightly different character to the tone. There is also a “treble peaker” on the input stage which slightly boosts the high frequencies giving this type a little more cut'' | * Manual: ''similar to USA Lead I but with the “treble shift” engaged. This shifts the response of the treble control lower and gives a slightly different character to the tone. There is also a “treble peaker” on the input stage which slightly boosts the high frequencies giving this type a little more cut'' | ||
− | * Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR. | + | * Cabinet: Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR |
+ | * Controls: Gain/Drive, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence (with treble shift). Bright switch (use for lower volume levels). Graphic Equalizer not modeled | ||
+ | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%204.pdf Original manual MKIV] Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls | ||
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mesa_Mark_Series Tips in the Wiki] | ||
* Don't turn up the Master Volume too much, use Drive to add gain | * Don't turn up the Master Volume too much, use Drive to add gain | ||
+ | * Treble Shift shifts the range of the Presence control to higher frequencies. In this sim it's switched on. Works well within a band context, but can generate squealing and noise at high volume or gain levels. | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Bamp+%2Busa+%2Blead&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=%2Bamp+%2Busa+%2Blead&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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|RECTO Orange | |RECTO Orange | ||
− | |= Mesa Dual Rectifier, Orange ( | + | |= Mesa 2-channel Dual Rectifier, Vintage Orange channel (rhythm) |
* The name changed from Recto 1 into Recto Orange in 7.03. The manual still lists Recto 1 | * The name changed from Recto 1 into Recto Orange in 7.03. The manual still lists Recto 1 | ||
− | * Manual: not described. | + | * Manual: current model not described. |
* Cabinet: Recto1, Recto2, Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Cabinet: Recto1, Recto2, Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
− | * Controls: ... | + | * Controls: Master, Presence, Bass, Mid, Treble, Gain. No Bright switch |
+ | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/2chRecto.pdf Original manual] Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Bmesa+%2Brecto+%2Borange&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=%2Bmesa+%2Brecto+%2Borange&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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|RECTO Red | |RECTO Red | ||
− | |= Mesa Dual Rectifier, Red ( | + | |= Mesa 2-channel Dual Rectifier, Modern Red channel (lead) |
− | * | + | * The name changed from Recto 2 into Recto Red in 7.03. The manual still lists Recto 1 |
− | * Manual: not described. | + | * Manual: current model not described. |
* Cabinet: Recto1, Recto2, Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | * Cabinet: Recto1, Recto2, Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IR | ||
− | * Controls: . | + | * Controls: Master, Presence, Bass, Mid, Treble, Gain. No Bright switch |
* Defaults to no Damping, can be turned up | * Defaults to no Damping, can be turned up | ||
+ | * [http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/2chRecto.pdf Original manual] Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Bmesa+%2Brecto+%2Bred&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=%2Bmesa+%2Brecto+%2Bred&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search Forum search] | ||
Revision as of 13:13, 17 May 2010
This is a list of the amps the Axe-Fx simulates, plus the description in the manual, suggestions for cabinets and additional notes.
Download a PDF version with pictures of the amps.
Axe-Fx name | Amp simulated |
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TUBE PRE | = Generic 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
Note from Cliff: "An AC30 has no power amp feedback so it doesn't have presence or depth controls. It has a "Cut" control which is basically an adjustable snubber on the phase inverter. The Presence control becomes the Cut control. To duplicate the amp you would only adjust the Presence negative but the model lets you boost as well if you adjust Presence positive. The Depth control won't do anything so it doesn't matter where you set it. If the Damping (Damp) is zero the Depth control is disabled and Damp defaults to zero for that amp model."
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TOP BOOST | = Vox AC30TB TopBoost
Note from Cliff: "An AC30 has no power amp feedback so it doesn't have presence or depth controls. It has a "Cut" control which is basically an adjustable snubber on the phase inverter. The Presence control becomes the Cut control. To duplicate the amp you would only adjust the Presence negative but the model lets you boost as well if you adjust Presence positive. The Depth control won't do anything so it doesn't matter where you set it. If the Damping (Damp) is zero the Depth control is disabled and Damp defaults to zero for that amp model."
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PLEXI 1 | = Marshall Super Lead (model 1959)
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BRIT 800 | = Marshall JCM800 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 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 1 | = 20th Anniversary Bogner Ecstasy (XTC), Blue Channel
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EURO 2 | = 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 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 JTM-45
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DAS METALL | = Diezel VH4
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PLEXI 2 | = 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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SV BASS | = Ampeg SVT
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CA3+ RHY | = Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, channel # 2 (crunch)
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CA3+ LD | = Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, channel # 3 (lead)
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Eggie R20 | = Egnater Rebel 20
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USA IIC+ 1 | = Mesa Boogie MkII Lead Pull Bright off
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USA IIC+ 2 | = Mesa Boogie MkII Lead Pull Bright on
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Fryer D60L | = VHT Deliverance 60 Less switched
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Fryer D60M | = VHT Deliverance 60 More switched
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Mr. Z 38 SR | = Dr. Z Maz 38 SR
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Euro Uber | = Bogner Ubershall (high-gain channel)
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PVH 5105 | = Peavey 5150
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Solo X99 Clean | = Soldano X99 Clean Channel
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Solo X99 Rhythm | = Soldano X99 Rhythm Channel
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Solo X99 Lead | = Soldano X99 Lead Channel
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Corncob R100 | = Cornford RK100
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CarollAnn OD2 | = Carol-Ann OD-2
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Citrus RV50 | = Orange Rockerverb 50
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