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VC-120H Vintage Club Amplifier OWNER’S MANUAL...
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You are now the proud owner of one of the newest and most versatile tube amplifiers available for the guitar! The CRATE VC-120H offers flexibilty and portability with two sep- arate channels for a uniquely rich palette of tonal variety and simplicity of control over your sound.
VC-120H Amplifier The Front Panel Controls and Their Use: 1. POWER SWITCH: Toggle this switch to the ON position to turn on the amplifier. NOTE: Always turn the power switch ON FIRST, OFF LAST. Use the Standby switch (toggled to the Standby position) when first turning the amp on as well as during breaks.
VC-120H Amplifier EFFECTS LOOP FOOTSWITCH SEND RETURN EFFECTS LEVEL TIP = CH. SELECT RING = LOOP ON/OFF SLEEVE = GROUND The Rear Panel: 17. FOOTSWITCH JACK: Connect the supplied two button footswitch for control of channel switching and the effects loop on/off.
VC-120H Amplifier Some Suggested Settings: Good ’n Crunchy: Nice ’n Clean: Bright ’n Crunchy: Jazz Tone: Viola: Strong Blues: Blitzkrieg: It Goes to “12”: *Set Reverb to taste...
VC-120H Amplifier System Block Diagram: TRBL BASS GAIN INPUT STAGE BOOST BOOST GAIN CONTROL GAIN STAGE BRIGHT REVERB SEND GAIN STAGE GAIN STAGE CH. A CH. B TRBL TONE SHAPING GAIN STAGE BOOST OUTPUT DRIVER REVERB RETURN REVERB PRESENCE LEVELS CH.
Power Requirements Size and Weight The VC-120H is covered with a durable black Tolex it clean with a damp lint-free cloth to remove dirt and road film. Never spray cleaning agents directly onto the cabinet, and stay away from abrasive cleansers which could damage the finish.