Marshall Amplification VS15, VS15R, VS30R, VS65R, VS100 Handbook
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VS15, VS15R, VS30R, VS65R,
VS100 & VS102R Combos &
VS100
Head
From Jim Marshall
I would like to personally thank you for selecting
one of our new generation of Valvestate™ amps. From
my early teens, right up to the present day, I have spent
the vast majority of my time working alongside many
great guitarists of all styles. Due to this constant
exposure, I am well aware of what every guitarist wants
to find in an amp; a versatile, durable, high quality unit
that will deliver great tone in every playing situation be it gigging, jamming, recording, rehearsing, warming
up backstage or just practicing at home.
Realising this need, we have invested a great deal
of money and time in researching and developing new
and improved guitar amplification concepts. As a result
of this, our critically acclaimed Valvestate™ technology
was born. This breakthrough technology successfully
emulates the warmth, feel and sheer musicality of an all
valve Marshall power stage without the weight and
expense of valves.
The Valvestate combo that you have just purchased
features the very latest advances in Valvestate™
circuitry. It also has a superb range of features and, I
am proud to say, all of the classic Marshall tone that you
could wish for.
In order to get the most out of your new amp I
would suggest that you read this handbook carefully and
then experiment to your hearts content. Do not be afraid
of using radical settings either - Valvestate™ is radical
technology designed for radical players!
I would like to wish you every success with all of
your musical endeavours and also your new Marshall
amp. I am sure that you will find it a pleasure to play
for many years to come.
Yours Sincerely,
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VS15: 15 Watt Combo
VS15R: 15 Watt Combo with Reverb
Front Panel Features
1. Input
Plug your guitar in here. We recommend that
you always use a high quality screened cable to
help prevent noise, interference and unwanted
feedback.
2. Gain Control 1
This controls the amount of input from the
guitar and the amount of input level from the preamp to the power amp. Turning this up to around
half way, i.e. around five, can result in great clean
sounds, either shimmering and contemporary or
reminiscent of a vintage Marshall, depending on
volume and tone settings. Turning this past half
way will result in your guitar sound crunching up
nicely.
WARNING!
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LIST CAREFULLY
A. ALWAYS ensure that a good quality mains plug is fitted to your Valvestate™ conforming
to the latest B.S.I. standards (UK only) lead supplied.
B. ALWAYS ensure that the plug is wired in accordance with the regulations of your country.
C. DO NOT attempt to remove the chassis. There are no user serviceable parts inside your
Valvestate™.
D. ALWAYS have your Valvestate™ serviced or repaired by competent, qualified service
technicians.
E. NEVER use your Valvestate™ in damp or wet conditions.
F. WARNING This apparatus must be earthed.
The concept behind Marshalls’ revolutionary Valvestate™ technology is to simulate the
performance of a Marshall valve power stage without actually using power valves. By providing the
warmth, feel, responsiveness and sheer musicality of a valve amp without involving the cost and
weight, Valvestate™ has placed the classic Marshall sound in the hands of thousands of waiting
guitarists the world over.
With the release of our VS15, VS15R , VS30R, VS65R, VS100R & VS102R combos and
VS100H amplifier head, we have produced a range of amplification ideal for a host of different
playing environments. The VS15, VS15R and VS30R are perfectly suited to home practice with clean
and overdrive options, headphone sockets and on the VS15R and VS30R reverb. You will also find
that with any of these models backstage warm-ups have never been so much fun or as inspiring, and in
the case of the VS30R neither has jamming with your friends.
The VS65R, VS100R, VS102R and VS100H will easily handle any of the above applications but
also boast many additional features plus a single ECC83 valve in the pre-amp to add greater sparkle to
clean and extra grind and dynamics to crunch and overdrive settings. This flexibility in addition to
their increased power ratings make these amps ideal for rehearsal and full live performance.
This handbook is designed to help you to get the most from your Valvestate™ amplifier.
However, we would stress that the simplest way of getting the best from your Valvestate™ is by
experimenting. Don’t be afraid of using radical settings if that is what is required to create the sound
that you want as Valvestate™ is radical technology designed to handle the most gruelling punishment
of any playing situation with ease.
VS15/15R
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3. Gain Control 2
This Gain control takes off where Gain 1
finishes. Having both Gains off will result in no
sound. Turning up Gain 2 will result in a distorted
sound straight away. Turning this control up even
further will result in high gain sounds, ideal for
contemporary styles. Cranking up both Gain 1 and
2 will result in monster distortion.
4. Treble
By adjusting the Treble control you can add or
take away the higher frequencies in your guitar
tone. By turning up the Treble control and
increasing those high frequencies you will make
your guitar sound more cutting.
5. Contour
The Contour control basically shifts the midrange frequencies in your guitar tone. By turning
the Contour fully clockwise you will scoop out of
your sound most of the middle frequencies. If you
combine this setting with heavy distortion and high
Treble and Bass settings you can get a killer
‘thrash’ tone, perfect for brutal rhythms and nasty
leads. By turning the Contour fully anti-clockwise
you can get some great fusion type tones.
We would suggest that you spend some time
experimenting with this control to find the
optimum setting for your style, if you’re not sure
simply leave the control set to 12 o’clock.
6. Bass
Turning the Bass control will effect the
amount of low frequencies or bottom end in your
guitar tone. Rotating this control clockwise will
increase the lower tones and, depending on other
settings, will generally make your tone warmer and
heavier if combined with distortion. By turning the
Bass control anti-clockwise you will reduce the
bass frequencies in your tone which will make your
sound sharper, thinner and more cutting.
It should be remembered that your guitar will
probably be the main influence in your overall
sound and a naturally bassy guitar for example will
probably need less bass on the amplifier than a
naturally trebly guitar.
7. Master Volume
This controls the overall volume of the combo.
Bear in mind when setting this, that to some extent
your settings on Gain 1 and Gain 2 will also effect
your volume.
8. Reverb (On VS15R Only)
Adding Reverb to your guitar tone will add
ambience and size, giving the effect of playing in a
large empty room or hall.
9. Headphone Jack
For use when silent practice is the order of the
day. Connection of headphones will automatically
shut down the internal speaker.
10. Line Out Jack
The Line Out Jack can be used for direct
connection to recording equipment or for
connection to a P.A. system.
11. Power Switch
Switches the mains power to the combo.
VS30R: 30 Watt Combo with Reverb
Front Panel Features
1. Footswitch Jack
Channels on the VS30R can be switched via
either the front panel or via a footswitch. This jack
is for connection of the footswitch (model P801).
2. Channel Select Push Switch
For changing channels via the front panel.
3. Input
Plug your guitar in here. We recommend that
you always use a high quality screened cable to
help prevent noise, interference and unwanted
feedback.
4. Volume
This controls the volume of the Clean Channel
and is useful for balancing the level of the
Overdrive and Clean Channels. Once turned past
half way this channel will start to crunch up your
guitar sound for semi-distorted chords and bluesy
leads.
5. Bass
Turning this Bass control will affect the
amount of low frequencies or bottom end in your
guitar tone when on the Clean Channel. Rotating
this control clockwise will increase the lower tones
and, depending on other settings, will generally
make your tone warmer. By turning the Bass
control anti-clockwise you will reduce the amount
of bass in your tone making your sound sharper,
thinner and more cutting.
It should be remembered that your guitar will
probably be the main influence in your overall
sound and a naturally bassy guitar, for example,
will probably need less bass on the amplifier than a
naturally bright sounding guitar.
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VS30R
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