Feature packed, yet simple and intuitive to operate.
The SIG:X tube amp head produces an astonishing array of tones and textures never before attainable
from any single amplifier. Incorporating proprietary VHT design technology, top-notch components, precision engineered transformers
and legendary VHT build quality, the SIG:X is absolutely without peer in the guitar amplifier industry.
The SIG:X produces
an incredible palette of clean sounds on all 3 channels, then gradually morphs from bluesy grit to fat chunky rhythms sounds
and finally into a fire-breathing gain machine all on only one of its three channels.
THE LEAD CHANNEL
The SIG:X lead channel can do everything from pristine clean to fully saturated, highly detailed super-gain at pretty much
any desired volume setting. With its unique touch sensitivity, just touching the strings lightly and then smacking an open
E chord will cause the tone to hold together and then open up on the decay. This effect is present regardless of gain or volume
setting and will help bring out overtones and harmonics you have probably never experienced on a channel switching amplifier
before.
THE RHYTHM CHANNEL
This is probably the most versatile channel on the amplifier and produces what many consider to be the signature VHT sound.
Don't be too surprised to find that this is much more than your average medium gain channel. It is also capable of producing
some pretty devastating solo settings. The RHYTHM channel differs from the LEAD channel only in VOICING switch nomenclature
and internal tone shaping.
THE CLEAN CHANNEL
In the SIG:X amp head, the user-friendly and expressive qualities of this channel should help illustrate why many players
swear by the VHT clean sound. The most important thing to remember about this channel is to USE YOUR GUITAR VOLUME. This is
an extremely dynamic channel. By setting the volume a little louder than needed and controlling the volume from your guitar
you will be rewarded with a huge array of tonal textures and in-between tones that most players struggle to get with multiple
amps and boost pedals. CLEAN differs from the LEAD channel in amount of available gain, VOICING switch nomenclature and internal
tone shaping.
VOICING AND GAIN
Like all amplifiers, the VHT SIG:X has tone and gain controls, but unlike any other amplifier the SIG:X gives you total control
over VOICING and GAIN. This GAIN I / GAIN II / MASTER VOLUME configuration is the key to dialing in the SIG:X sound and volume
to your specific requirements.
It includes a Smart Foot-controller for selecting LEAD, RHYTHM, CLEAN, BOOST and EFFECTS.
Controller recalls previously selected combination of channel and boost/loop.
If the SIG:X is all about transition.
Most multi-channel amps give you a one trick pony on each channel at best, and multiple channels of one average sound at worst.
Guitar music is a string of spontaneous and often unorthodox impulses. Guitar players attack, coax and finesse music out of
a guitar in ways that seem to defy logic and the laws of physics. It's all of the things we do "in-between" that gives guitar
music excitement and emotional impact. These in-between or transitional stages that usually happen in spite of your existing
amp settings are where players live and where the SIG:X shines most brightly.
To fully realize the range and flexibility
of this amplifier, one need only remember to keep the guitar volume and tone controls in mind. Playing off of the guitar controls
is practically a lost art. This is probably because amps of the recent past have been lacking in the things that amps of an
earlier era excelled at - a great basic tone and an unmistakable feel. Many players will sacrifice flexibility and modern
conveniences for great tone and feel. The SIG:X was designed to give you both and it truly delivers!
VHT SIG:X Series 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head Features:
- 3 independent channels with separate tone controls.
- 3-Position PRE EQ VOICING switch for each channel allowing custom tailored tone shaping.
- Exclusive VHT GAIN I/GAIN II Voicing and Overdrive configurations with channel assignable Footswitchable or manual (front
panel) gain boost.
- MORE/LESS MODE (Gain Stacking) for each High-Gain channel to select 3 or 4 Tube Gain stages on selected channel (channel
assignable as on CL/UL models).
- POWER SHIFT feature, a single mini toggle switch on each channel enables channel assignable Tube/SS Rectifier and 100W/40W
output power selection (operates like ENHANCE MODE on Fifty/CL/ST).
- Patented DYNAMIC SENSING feature (introduced in the GP3 pre) tracks string attack/decay to optimize sustain and note detail.
- Two dedicated sets of Depth and Presence controls, one set for the Clean channel and one set for the LEAD and RHYTHM channels.
Each set of Depth and Presence controls are voiced for their specific channels.
- Footswitchable True-Bypass, Series/Parallel Effects Loop with level controls. Suitable for using the loop as a volume
boost.
- Footswitch Boost and Effects functions can then used for gain boost (BOOST) or volume boost (EFFECTS) or both. Very cool
with the recall feature.
- One 16 ohm output jack is provided for connection to a 16 ohm cabinet. Two additional parallel jacks with a two position
8/4 ohm selector switch are provided.
- A fixed level line out jack is also provided for direct recording or slaving.
VHT SIG:X Series 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head Includes:
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VHT SIG:X Series 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head Specifications:
- Output power: 100 Watts RMS max. 40 Watts RMS, low power mode.
- Size: 29-1/4W X 9H X 10-1/2D
- Weight: 53 pounds
- Tube compliment:
- 1 X 12AX7 Tung Sol
- 5 X 12AX7A - Shuguang
- 2 X KT88 Sovtek Premium Matched
- 1 X 5U4G EH
