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VIBRATO LUX: based on Fender Vibrolux (6G11 circuit)
This model is based on a rare brownface Fender Vibrolux (not the Vibrolux Reverb), which were produced between 1961 and 1963 only.
The Vibrolux is famous because Mark Knopfler used one to record Sultans of Swing. More info
It is rated at 35 watts and has 6L6 power tubes, two inputs and a Normal and a Bright channel. The Bright channel has been modeled.
The controls on the Bright channel are: Volume, Bass and Treble, plus vibrato controls. There's no Bright switch.
I turn down Bass a little, increase Treble a little and that's it: a great vintage Fender tone.
The Vibrolux was available as a 1x12 combo or with a single or dual 10” speakers. We’ve got these as stocks cabs: #005, #082 and #90.
VIBRATO LUX: based on Fender Vibrolux (6G11 circuit)
This model is based on a rare brownface Fender Vibrolux (not the Vibrolux Reverb), which were produced between 1961 and 1963 only.
It’s the period between the Tweed and Blackface models: ’59 - ’63. Brown Fenders sound cleaner than the Tweed amp, but still warmer and dirtier than the blackface models. Like the Tweed amps, brownface amps are very collectible. More information
The Vibrolux is famous because Mark Knopfler used one to record Sultans of Swing. More info
Cliff:
"Early Dire Straits tone is a Vibrolux (Vibrato Lux model). The Vibrato Lux model is based on the same model and year amp used on the eponymous album. There's a cab in there too."
"Early Dire Straits tone is a Vibrolux (Vibrato Lux model). The Vibrato Lux model is based on the same model and year amp used on the eponymous album. There's a cab in there too."
It is rated at 35 watts and has 6L6 power tubes, two inputs and a Normal and a Bright channel. The Bright channel has been modeled.
Fractal Audio models are always based on the input with the highest input level. To get the equivalent of using the lower input, set Input Trim to 0.500.
The controls on the Bright channel are: Volume, Bass and Treble, plus vibrato controls. There's no Bright switch.
Note that the range of most Fender models is 1 to 10, while the model controls range from 0 to 10. For the OCD-crowd, here's a translation table, created by forum member Barhrecords.
I turn down Bass a little, increase Treble a little and that's it: a great vintage Fender tone.
The Vibrolux was available as a 1x12 combo or with a single or dual 10” speakers. We’ve got these as stocks cabs: #005, #082 and #90.
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