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Classe A |
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DA 5 A 35 Watt |
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2x 5881 Tung-Sol
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3xGT12AX7WC
1x12AT7 WC |
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1x 5U4GB |
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Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass,
Reverb, Intensity, Speed |
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1 X 15" Weber
Alnico Speaker |
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Lacquered tweed |
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Reverb &
Tremolo |
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19kg |
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56x51x25 |


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The Regal
is a brand new, original Victoria design. A departure
from the typical Fender-esque topology, this one's a tip
of the hat to the classic Valco-made amps from the
golden era.
The REGAL (use 1
power tube): is an original Victoria design loosely
based on the amplifiers manufactured by the Valco Co. in
the 50's and 60's. It is powered by one 6L6 in single
ended class A operation. The Regal's controls are
Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed and Intensity. The
single 6L6 is perfect for discriminating tube swappers
allowing for many hours of spirited conversation in the
differences in tonal character of the many different
brands and vintages of this workhorse of a power tube.
The Regal is very lively and revealing tonally, and at
approximately 15 watts, is more than enough power for
modest gigs and recording projects. The tremolo effect
is achieved by modulating the bias of the driver tube,
so, like the Trem d'la Trem, the silky smooth tremolo
can be enjoyed at any volume level. A single Eminence
Legend 15" inch speaker is the driver of choice, chosen
for its solid response from top to bottom and 99db
sensitivity. Its tones are big and open, with a seamless
overdriven note--thanks to the elegant simplicity of its
design and the smooth class A output section. The Regal
is covered in chocolate brown Tolex with a wheat grill.
A classic look and tone!
And
that paragraph is already out of date!! I've changed the
look of the amp, from standard late ‘50's narrow panel
type covered in brown Tolex to an early 50's “TV” front
type covered in cream Tolex with a brown grill cloth (with
luck, a digital rendering will accompany this little
missive). It's pretty amazing just how loud and
authoritative a single 6L6 can be! Clean tones are
natural, percussive, pure and persuasive—and when driven,
is smooth and singing. No raw buzz here, just dynamic,
biting 6L6 mojo with no biasing or cross-over notches to
fret about. Class A at it's finest, and because the
circuitry is so economical and revealing, the Regal is a
pure sonic platform for tube swapping tone junkies. You
will hear the difference between that RCA blackplate and
that TS 5881 in this amplifier. The design on the Regal
was created and perfected by none other than the
esteemed Les Plopa (KB9-RBY), resident genius here at
Victoria. Les is also the man responsible for the
Reverberato, which brings me to my next talking point.
The
REGAL II (use 2 power tubes): is a pure,
single-ended class A design that utilizes a new "Adaptive
Transformer Technology" that allows for the use of
one or two power tubes at the same time. Therefore,
operating power is rated from 5 watts to 35 watts;
and at 5 watts, it's a REAL 5 watts, not some
squashed approximation of 5 watts.
The
Regal II is designed around an custom bifilar output
transformer that is essentially two discreet
transformers driving a common speaker load. This
allows for the use of any combination of common 8
pin power tubes - from a single 6V6 delivering 5
watts of pure class A power, to two EL-34's for 35
watts. And because each tube is relating to its own
independent transformer winding and bias resistor,
any combination of different tubes types can be
auditioned. Whether it be a single 6V6 or 6L6GC or a
combination of the two (yes that's right, a 6V6 and
a 6L6GC at the same time) the Regal II never needs
biasing or adjustments when changing tubes. This
versatility is also extended to rectifier tubes; the
Regal II can accept any common 5 Volt rectifier
including 5Y3, 5V4, 5U4, and 5AR4 with no
adjustments nessessary.
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