Marshall Amplification VS15, VS15R, VS30R, VS65R, VS100 Handbook

VS15, VS15R, VS30R, VS65R,

VS100 & VS102R Combos

VS100 Head

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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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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.

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VS15/15R

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.

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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

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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