Difference between revisions of "List of amp simulations"
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* Manual: ''based on a Japanese solid-state amp with built-in 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'' | * Manual: ''based on a Japanese solid-state amp with built-in 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'' | ||
* Cabinet: no specific one. Alternative: Red Wirez JC-120 IR | * Cabinet: no specific one. Alternative: Red Wirez JC-120 IR | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls: Bright switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass. |
* [http://backstage.rolandus.com/product_manuals/?group=4 Original manual] | * [http://backstage.rolandus.com/product_manuals/?group=4 Original manual] | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Broland+%2Bjazz+%2Bchorus+%2Bjc&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=%2Broland+%2Bjazz+%2Bchorus+%2Bjc&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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* Manual: ''based on a classic American 40-watt tube amp with built-in vibrato. Great for gutsy blues, this type breaks up nicely, especially when the Master is cranked. The original had no Mid or Presence so set these to ‘0’ for classic tone'' | * Manual: ''based on a classic American 40-watt tube amp with built-in vibrato. Great for gutsy blues, this type breaks up nicely, especially when the Master is cranked. The original had no Mid or Presence so set these to ‘0’ for classic tone'' | ||
* Cabinet: 1x12 Black, 2x12 Black, 1x15 Blues, 4x10 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Tweed IR | * Cabinet: 1x12 Black, 2x12 Black, 1x15 Blues, 4x10 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Tweed IR | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls (Normal channel): Volume, Treble, Bass. Normal/Bright channel. Later models: Bright switch. |
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#Fenders_Sims Fender tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#Fenders_Sims Fender tips in the Wiki] | ||
* For authentic tone: crank the Master, set Drive to 3.50, set Mid and Presence to 12 o'clock | * For authentic tone: crank the Master, set Drive to 3.50, set Mid and Presence to 12 o'clock | ||
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* Manual: ''a low-to-medium gain sound great for blues. Based on a classic bass amplifier with four 10” speakers, it didn’t work so well for bass but guitar players quickly discovered it made a great blues amp. Try a treble booster in front for screaming blues work a la Albert Collins or Albert King'' | * Manual: ''a low-to-medium gain sound great for blues. Based on a classic bass amplifier with four 10” speakers, it didn’t work so well for bass but guitar players quickly discovered it made a great blues amp. Try a treble booster in front for screaming blues work a la Albert Collins or Albert King'' | ||
* Cabinet: 4x10 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez Bassman IR | * Cabinet: 4x10 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez Bassman IR | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls: Volume, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble. Normal/Bright channel. |
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#Fenders_Sims Fender tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#Fenders_Sims Fender tips in the Wiki] | ||
* Crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50 | * Crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50 | ||
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* The former name "Tweed" and description didn't match with the emulated model. The name was changed to Deluxe Verb in firmware 9.01 | * The former name "Tweed" and description didn't match with the emulated model. The name was changed to Deluxe Verb in firmware 9.01 | ||
− | * Manual (9.x): | + | * Manual (9.x): ''based on the classic 1965 “Blackface” 1x12 combo amplifier. This amp features two 6V6 power tubes and has a great chimey tone. Turn the Drive and Master up and the amp starts to get a nice overdriven breakup'' |
* Cabinet: 1x12 Black, 2x12 Black, 4x10 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Twin IRs (C12N) | * Cabinet: 1x12 Black, 2x12 Black, 4x10 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Twin IRs (C12N) | ||
− | * For authentic tone turn Mid to 6.8, crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50 | + | * For authentic tone: turn Mid to 6.8, crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50 |
− | * | + | * Original controls: Volume, Bass, Treble. |
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#Fenders_Sims Fender tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#Fenders_Sims Fender tips in the Wiki] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Deluxe_Reverb Wikipedia content] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Deluxe_Reverb Wikipedia content] | ||
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* Manual: ''based on a popular, 100-watt American tube amp with two 12” speakers. This simulation captures the Normal Channel. Very similar to the Brownface model but a little more mellow. The tone-stack is also slightly different giving it just a bit different voicing'' | * Manual: ''based on a popular, 100-watt American tube amp with two 12” speakers. This simulation captures the Normal Channel. Very similar to the Brownface model but a little more mellow. The tone-stack is also slightly different giving it just a bit different voicing'' | ||
− | * Cabinet: 2x12 Black. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Twin IRs (default C12N, factory upgrade | + | * Cabinet: 2x12 Black. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Twin IRs (default C12N, factory upgrade JBL D120) |
− | * | + | * Original controls (Normal channel): Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble. Bright switch (works with Drive below 6). |
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#Fenders_Sims Fender tips in the Wiki] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#Fenders_Sims Fender tips in the Wiki] | ||
* Crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50 | * Crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50 | ||
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* Manual: ''a medium-gain emulation based on an early British tube amplifier. This type does not have the high-frequency emphasis like the American types and therefore has a darker sound. Try a treble boost in front for a snarling British “opera-rock” sound. This amp is notable in that it has no negative feedback around the power-amp and hence has a gritty character and less high-frequency response'' | * Manual: ''a medium-gain emulation based on an early British tube amplifier. This type does not have the high-frequency emphasis like the American types and therefore has a darker sound. Try a treble boost in front for a snarling British “opera-rock” sound. This amp is notable in that it has no negative feedback around the power-amp and hence has a gritty character and less high-frequency response'' | ||
* Cabinet: 1x12 Brit, 2x12 Brit. Alternative: Red Wirez Vox IRs | * Cabinet: 1x12 Brit, 2x12 Brit. Alternative: Red Wirez Vox IRs | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls: Cut, Volume. The original amp didn't have Bass, Middle and Treble controls, so leave them at noon. Use Presence (= Cut) instead. |
− | * The original had no Master Volume so crank the Master and keep Drive low | + | 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." |
+ | * The original had no Master Volume, so crank the Master and keep Drive low | ||
* Try a Tonebender drive or Treble Booster before the amp | * Try a Tonebender drive or Treble Booster before the amp | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vox_AC30 Wikipedia content] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vox_AC30 Wikipedia content] | ||
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* Manual: ''based on the “Top Boost Mod” version of the Class A. The public yearned for a brighter amp and the designers responded by adding a treble boost circuit. At first this circuit was a retrofit but then included as standard. Our simulation captures the boosted high-frequency response and slightly reduced bass response of the original'' | * Manual: ''based on the “Top Boost Mod” version of the Class A. The public yearned for a brighter amp and the designers responded by adding a treble boost circuit. At first this circuit was a retrofit but then included as standard. Our simulation captures the boosted high-frequency response and slightly reduced bass response of the original'' | ||
* Cabinet: 1x12 Brit, 2x12 Brit. Alternative: Red Wirez Vox IR (Celestion Blue) | * Cabinet: 1x12 Brit, 2x12 Brit. Alternative: Red Wirez Vox IR (Celestion Blue) | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls: Volume, Presence (= Cut), Bass, Treble. |
− | * The original had no Master Volume so crank the Master and keep Drive low | + | 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." |
− | * Try boosting the input signal, using for example the Tape Drive or FET Boost | + | * The original had no Master Volume, so crank the Master and keep Drive low |
− | + | * Try boosting the input signal, using for example the Tape Drive or FET Boost | |
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vox_AC30 Wikipedia content] | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%2Bvox+%2Btopboost&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=%2Bvox+%2Btopboost&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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|PLEXI 1 | |PLEXI 1 | ||
− | |= Marshall Super Lead | + | |= Marshall Super Lead (model 1959) |
* Manual: ''based on a classic British amp, the Plexi is great for crunchy rhythm work. The original was basically a copy of the 4x10 bass amp (see Blues type above) that guitar players adopted but with EL34 output tubes and other British components. Despite being essentially a copy it had a unique voice all its own. It has somewhat low preamp gain and works best with the Master and Drive both set fairly high'' | * Manual: ''based on a classic British amp, the Plexi is great for crunchy rhythm work. The original was basically a copy of the 4x10 bass amp (see Blues type above) that guitar players adopted but with EL34 output tubes and other British components. Despite being essentially a copy it had a unique voice all its own. It has somewhat low preamp gain and works best with the Master and Drive both set fairly high'' | ||
* Cabinet: 4x12 20w. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | * Cabinet: 4x12 20w. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble (Presence on later models?). Bright: Lead channel. |
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#.22Plexi_Bright_Setting.22: Tip in the Wiki about the Bright switch] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#.22Plexi_Bright_Setting.22: Tip in the Wiki about the Bright switch] | ||
* Crank the Master, SAG and Drive | * Crank the Master, SAG and Drive | ||
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* Manual: ''the successor to the Plexi type was the vaunted 800 series lead amplifier. Many 80’s rock hits were born using this amp and we’ve captured its tone and put it into a neat little package. This amp had EL34 output tubes, some treble peaking on the input and a little more gain than the Plexi. Like the Plexi type it likes having the Master cranked. At low Master settings the amp can be brittle but bring the Master up and the true tone of this beast comes out. Try it with any of the 4x12 cabinet types for classic rock and metal tones. Try a drive block in front for more snarl'' | * Manual: ''the successor to the Plexi type was the vaunted 800 series lead amplifier. Many 80’s rock hits were born using this amp and we’ve captured its tone and put it into a neat little package. This amp had EL34 output tubes, some treble peaking on the input and a little more gain than the Plexi. Like the Plexi type it likes having the Master cranked. At low Master settings the amp can be brittle but bring the Master up and the true tone of this beast comes out. Try it with any of the 4x12 cabinet types for classic rock and metal tones. Try a drive block in front for more snarl'' | ||
* Cabinet: 4x12 30, 4x12 Green, 4x12 75w, 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | * Cabinet: 4x12 30, 4x12 Green, 4x12 75w, 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Volume. |
* Crank the Master Volume | * Crank the Master Volume | ||
* The bright cap on the original (Lead channel) is tied to the pre-amp gain (Drive). If the amp is too bright on low Drive setings, just switch off Bright. | * The bright cap on the original (Lead channel) is tied to the pre-amp gain (Drive). If the amp is too bright on low Drive setings, just switch off Bright. | ||
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* Manual: ''the successor to the 800 series was the 900 series. This amp had basically the same power amp but a new preamp with more tone shaping, more gain, and a solid-state clipping circuit that gave it a raspier sound. This amp was designed to get more of its distortion from the preamp than the earlier models but you can still keep the drive low and turn up the Master for more power amp distortion'' | * Manual: ''the successor to the 800 series was the 900 series. This amp had basically the same power amp but a new preamp with more tone shaping, more gain, and a solid-state clipping circuit that gave it a raspier sound. This amp was designed to get more of its distortion from the preamp than the earlier models but you can still keep the drive low and turn up the Master for more power amp distortion'' | ||
* Cabinet: 4x12 30w, 4x12 75w, 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | * Cabinet: 4x12 30w, 4x12 75w, 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Volume. |
* The bright cap on the original (Lead channel) is tied to the pre-amp gain (Drive). If the amp is too bright on low Drive setings, just switch off Bright. | * The bright cap on the original (Lead channel) is tied to the pre-amp gain (Drive). If the amp is too bright on low Drive setings, just switch off Bright. | ||
* Experiment with medium to high Master Volume | * Experiment with medium to high Master Volume | ||
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* Manual: ''based on a modified British style head with plenty of gain and lots of mids and highs. This type captures the sound of Eddie’s early work. Crank the Master and bring the drive up until you reach sonic nirvana'' | * Manual: ''based on a modified British style head with plenty of gain and lots of mids and highs. This type captures the sound of Eddie’s early work. Crank the Master and bring the drive up until you reach sonic nirvana'' | ||
* Cabinet: 4x12 20w, 4x12 25w, 4x12 30w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | * Cabinet: 4x12 20w, 4x12 25w, 4x12 30w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs | ||
− | * | + | * Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble. Bright: Lead channel. |
* Crank the Master Volume, adjust Drive | * Crank the Master Volume, adjust Drive | ||
* [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#.22Plexi_Bright_Setting.22: Tip in the Wiki about the Bright switch] | * [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#.22Plexi_Bright_Setting.22: Tip in the Wiki about the Bright switch] |
Revision as of 10:28, 12 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
* Controls: ... |
USA CLEAN | = MKIV and Triaxis Clean
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USA RHY 1 | = MKIV Crunch
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USA RHY 2 | = Triaxis LD1 Green
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USA LEAD 1 | = MKIV Lead
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USA LEAD 2 | = Triaxis LD2 Yellow
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RECTO Orange | = Mesa Dual Rectifier (version 1)
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RECTO Red | = Triaxis LD1 Red w/"recto mod". The power amp portion is identical to Recto1
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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 Dual Rectifier with an extra "cap" in it which gives it more sizzle
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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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