Vox E 1 owner manual UK ’80S, UK ’90S, UK Modern UK Modrn

7. UK ’80S

This is modelled on a 1983, all tube, single channel 100 Watt head that boasts a Master Volume control - a wonderful feature that allows the user to dial in a decent crunch tone without having to max out the amp’s volume. Invariably played with it’s (preamp) Gain control cranked to the max, this amp was responsible for the fat, roaring sound that dominated ’80s hard rock and heavy metal. Yes sir, from span- dex clad Europeans who rocked like hurricanes, to American speed freaks who rode the lightning and reigned in blood, UK ’80s was the only amp of choice...and, for many, still is!

Although UK ’80s became famous for it’s distinctive, cranium-crushing crunch, it isn’t merely a “one trick pony” and neither is our model - just like the orig- inal, when you roll back your guitar’s volume knob you’ll get a bright, clean sound that’s perfect for chord work and will cut through any mix like a hot knife through butter.

Original’s valve compliment: 3 x ECC83s in the preamp, 4 x EL34s in the power amp.

8. UK ’90S

This model is based on the “lead” channel of a 100 Watt, dual channel head that is capable of so much preamp distortion it houses a Gain control that goes all the way up to a Nigel Tufnel approved “20, dunnit!” This amp replaced UK ’80s and was developed to satisfy the ever-evolving rock guitarists’ insatiable lust for more gain, features and flexibility. Was this amp popular? Judging by the fact it quickly became the “industry standard” for the decade in question, the answer is a resounding “yes!”

Original’s valve compliment: 4 x ECC83s in the preamp, 4 x EL34s in the power amp.

9. UK MODERN (UK MODRN)

This is modelled on the High Gain channel of a modern, all-tube 100 Watter that is effectively a hybrid of the UK ’80s and UK ’90s amps. It combines the toneful high gain preamp stage and modern features of UK ’90s with the unmistakable, “snarl- ing” punch and girth the UK ’80s power stage had to offer. The result is a highly aggressive, tone-breathing monster capable of mondo-gain while retaining individ- ual note definition. With the GAIN control on full, UK MODERN allows lead lines to soar into soulful feedback, while its low-end “chunk” remains tight and punchy. Wimps beware!

Original’s valve compliment: 4 x ECC83s in the preamp, 4 x EL34s in the power amp.

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