The special 6 gets its powerful tube sound from one 12ax7 preamp tube and one 6v6 output tube. From the attached pic it appears that fuse is soldered directly to the pcb so i upgraded the tubes from dougs tubes. With its additional preamp gain stage, amazing powerattenuating watts control, tubedrive effects loop, unique depth control and texture switch, the new highgain special 6 ultra rockets the popular special 6 platform to the next level. And we are thinking posible mods to it new speaker new valves these are standarts but anything you c. The vht classic 6 is a simple 6 watt 1x12 tube amp with controls for volume and tone, as well as seperate low and high inputs. The manufacturer kindly gave me the data of performance of the power transformer. The special 6 ultra features the same unique volume and tone controls as the original special 6, the same footswitchable boost, highlow power switch, and a similarly modfriendly eyelet board. The special 6 combo is outfitted with a special high sensitivity 10 vht special design speaker. Apr 20, 2020 the vht special 6 gets its powerful sound from the inclusion of a 12ax7 preamp tube, and one 6v6 output tubes.
With its additional preamp gain stage, amazing variable watts control, unique depth control and tubedriven effects loop, the new highgain special 6 ultra rockets the popular special 6 platform to the next level. I wish there were better sounding demos of the vht special 6 ultra combo on youtube. Utilization features 6 watts one 6v6 output tube two 12ax7 preamp tubes. This is a great little amp, straight out of the box, handwired, with a 12ax7 preamp tube and a 6v6 output tube. Then as you add volume, the bass will fill in nicely, and you get pretty good chime. Its priced like a budget amp, but the specifications read like those of a boutique model. The kid answered back by sending me a copy of the entire owners manual for the special 6 not special 6 ultra. Vht special 6 el84 tube adapter amp amplifier part. Boutique amp players will love the vht special 6 s combination of handwired tube goodness, unique features and unparalleled value. Adapters accept all popular octalbase output tube types 6v6, 6l6, el34, kt66, kt77, kt88, 6550, etc. With its additional preamp gain stage, amazing variable watts control, unique depth control and tubedriven effects loop, the new highgain special 6 ultra guitar amp head rockets the popular special 6 platform to the next level. The modfriendly special 6 is easy to customize for home amp builders and tube amp enthusiasts.
Special 6 ultra e tanto stringata quanto complessa. But in order to achieve the low volume that i am getting i have to use the jhs little black amp box in the effects sendreturn loop which acts somewhat. Im wondering if the ultra is the leap up that it seems it could be. Sep 23, 20 vht special 1220 with a pair of 6l6 in it for 20w and more headroom would be better. But the risk remains with you, i just trust the 6l6 which do not need much heating.
Page 4 11position depth control 3position texture switch highlow power switch watts control 12 vht chromeback speaker, 60watt, 16 ohm combo only switchable 4, 8, or 16 ohm speaker output 1. For my needs, the special 6 has plenty of gain on tap, especially with humbuckers. Feb 17, 2011 the added features on the ultra do not interest me all that much. Oct 23, 2019 i have used a vht special 6 ultra for years and i really love it.
Feb 17, 20 a the vht special 6, rather than the special 6 ultra. Feb 27, 20 after pouring over the vht special 6 mod thread i decided to pick up a special 6 ultra and do some mods. I thought that i read that the vht special 6 ultra might be a self biasing amp with an included adapter so that you can switch the power tube to anything that you would like to try 6v6, 6l6, el34, el84, 6550 or kt88. Jun 07, 20 i picked up a used vht special 6 for cheap last week. The other half of the long narrow sheet has more manual text. Vht special 6 ultra user manual 11 pages 6watt vacuum tube highgain guitar amplifier. The amplifier features a sturdy preamp tube that does well to convert the signal generated from various types of music instruments. The special 6 ultra also features a unique 11position depth control that finetunes the lowfrequency depth and extension. The triode setting reduces the amplifiers maximum output power to approximately onehalf of the pentode set 12 vht. Vht special 6 ultra 6w 1x12 unboxing and first impressions.
If you do not turn it on forever, as per vht you should be able to use 6l6 and even kt66 or el34. The vht special 6 ultra is one a very few amps i have kept rather than flipped. The new vht is basically a chinese amplifier company that continues to use the logo and brand name of vht. The special 6 ultra s added gain stage provides plenty of overdrive for searing leads, bonecrushing crunch, and gristly grind, while its amazingly effective watts control can reduce the volume to whisperquiet bedroom practice level while maintaining. Vht special 6 6watt vacuum tube guitar amplifier special 6. The vht 112vht speaker cabinet features closedback construction and a single16ohm vht chromeback 12 speaker. Vht special 1220 the pedalfriendly amp with selectable power ranges building on the success of the popular vht special 6 and special 6 ultra, the vht special 1220 features increased power with two power ranges, a unique preamp specifically designed to excel with pedals and multieffects units, a convenient builtin 9volt dc pedal power. Building on the success of the popular vht special 6 and special 6 ultra, the vht special 1220 features increased power with two power 3 heed all warnings. Vht tube tester 2 power tube tester includes two standard 8pin octalbase adapters with dual banana plugs. I made annotated high resolution pics of the circuit board to help find components. Vht special 6 ultra 6w 1x12 handwired tube guitar combo amp. Special 6 ultra musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Several special series amplifiers can be linked in this manner, with the first amplifiers pre amp serving as the master preamp for all additional amplifiers.
May 22, 2012 the special 6 has become what i had hoped the valve jr would be, for me. A handwired valve guitar amp at this price seems too good to be true for the recording guitarist so can vht make it all stack up. It was the head only version that i modded with a little 6 speaker which works great for worship music micd up at low volume. The laney sounds much better than the stock vht demos online. Vht special 6 ultra hand wired combo 2020 black white trim. The ultra also adds a watts control circuit that can reduce the power down to 12 watt, for very lowvolume highgain tones. With its wide range of clean and overdrive sounds in addition to its user friendliness to both tone aficionados and the ampmodding community, the amp will find a spot in many recording studios as well as within the diy crowd. The special 6 combos internal speaker is disconnected when an external jack is used. Its a great feature for recording, or for lowvolume bedroom players.
The special 6 ultra heads added gain stage provides plenty of overdrive for searing leads, bonecrushing crunch, and gristly grind, while its amazingly effective variable watts control can reduce the volume to whisperquiet bedroom practice levelswhile maintaining. User manual vht special 6 ultra user manual 11 pages 6 watt vacuum tube highgain guitar amplifier. View and download vht special 6 ultra user manual online. I noticed that others feel the same way, so i set out to change that.
I have put a new tungsol 6v6 in and have a tungsol 12ax7 and a nos phillips 12at7. The ultra has almost all of the mods i would have done to the nonultra special 6 amp. Vht special 6 ultra user manual pdf download manualslib. The special 6 combos internal speaker is disconnected when an. These include instruments such as a phono cartridge, guitar pickup, dac output, and more.
Which is why vht s special 6 has been making waves. Multiple vht special 1220rt, special 1220 or special 6 ultra amplifiers can be linked by connecting the line out jack to the effects return of the second amplifier. The vht special 6 ultra is an amazingly flexible 6 watt tube guitar amp. Vht special 6 ultra 6w handwired tube guitar amp head. The vht special 6 ultra adds an extra preamp tube to the popular special 6 circuit, this provides an extra gain stage for highgain overdrive, and it also provides a lowimpedance buffer for the effects loop. So this amplifier is nothing to what you expect and its very cheap and doesnt sound at all like you would want a regular and normal vht amplifier to sound. In my experience i have the ultra 6, you have to turn the tone knob clockwise, more than you think you should. Its a singleended, class a amp using a single power tube 6v6 or 6l6, el34, 6ca7 and features a hand wired eyelet circuit board with easy to reach components for easy modification. The special 6 ultra combo also features an alltube buffered effects loop, and is loaded with a 12 vht chromeback speaker. Vht special 6 ultra 6watt vacuum tube highgain guitar amplifier user manual. This amp is completely stock, and doesnt sound terrible, but it has cheap chinese tubes 1 6v6 and 1 12ax7 and a fairly plain jane 10 16ohm speaker.
Vht special 6 ultra all tube electric guitar amplifier head avsp6hu. At the 12 oclock setting, the amp can be a little dark. In the online manual the schematic is pasted on 12 of a long narrow sheet. Dec 23, 2016 i have the special 6 ultra head and received a direct email from vht which warned using a bigger bottle than the 6v6 could be a problem if you dont replace the heater fuse. I have read through many posts about different tubes to improve the sound so i thought i would experiment. With its additional preamp gain stage, amazing variable watts control, unique depth control and tubedriven effects loop, the new highgain special 6 ultra. Vht special 12 user manual pdf download manualslib. Vc20 vht special 6 112cel and 112vht american musical. Noob question about tubes in a vht special 6 ultra the gear.
Vht special 6 ultra observations and questions telecaster. Vht special 6 ultra user manual vht special 6 ultra user manual vht special 1220 watt handwired vacuum tube guitar. Use the included power cord with this unit in accordance with the voltage and frequency ratings listed on this manual and rear panel of this amplifier. Imho the special 6 has plenty of low end for a 6 watt amp, so i do not see the need for the added depth knob. I cant imagine that somewhere at vht there isnt a stand alone pdf available. We have 1 vht special 6 ultra manual available for free pdf download. Im thinking head version since i have some good 1x12s, so dont critique the speaker in the combo, it doesnt matter. Hi im new to tube amps and have got a special 6 ultra as my first. About only gig special 6 will run clean is a coffee shop gig. The special 6 ultra ships with a 6v6 output tube for sweet clean and rich overdrive tones, and to accommodate toneseeking experimenters, it can accept a wide range of alternate output tubes as well. In highpower mode, its one of the few amps in its class that is loud enough to compete with a strong drummer. As stated above that special 6 will run out of clean headroom pretty quick. Vht special 6 combo owners couple of questions gearslutz. The special 6 ultra also features an alltube buffered effects loop.
The special 6 ultra s added gain stage provides plenty of overdrive for searing leads, bonecrushing crunch, and gristly grind, while its amaz 6 clean only with dry cloth. Modfriendly handwired eyelet board constructionnstruction. Speaker and tube suggestions for vht special 6 telecaster. Vht special 6 ultra mod thread telecaster guitar forum. The special 6 ultra combo ships with a 6v6 output tube for sweet clean and rich overdrive tones, and to accommodate toneseeking experimenters, it can accept a wide range of alternate output tubes as well. I recently got myself a vht special 6 ultra head and love it except for having to unplug the guitar cable to switch channels. I have created an ultra mod page on my website to detail the amps layout and discuss the mods. It would probably be up to par for my tastes after upgrading the tubes, especially the power tube to el84 or something compatible. Vht special 6 ultra getting ultra channel cleanerbrighter.
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