[Harp-L] Re: VHT Special 6 amp- impressive



I second what Jim says.  Those are very nice little amps.  I played
one last week and was very impressed.  Amazingly loud with no feedback
until almost full volume.  Very easy to modify too.

On Sep 26, 8:46 pm, Jim Rossen <jimji...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This is a 6v6 x 1, 12 ax7 x 1, 10 in speaker, single knob tone combo
> that is hand wired eyelet (Fender style) construction made in China,
> sold on line for around $200.  Mike Fugazzi reported his observations
> on some boards recently. I played a brand new one today and am very
> impressed. Almost seems like an amp intended for harmonica.  Excellent
> tone and no feedback up to surprisingly loud. The half power switch
> and boost control provide a useful variety of tones.  The half power
> switch reduces the volume and rolls off the highs to much but this can
> be remedied by turning up the tone.  The boost and half power switch
> together produce lots of distortion with reasonable feedback
> resistance.  My effort to inspect the circuitry and try different
> tubes was hampered by a screen in the pack panel opening preventing
> access to the innards, and inability to get the back panel off!  Stuck
> like it was glued!
> This amp is one of the best small harp amps I have tried, irrespective
> of price.
>
> Jim R




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