New amp: Voodoo Amps VRock 100

[Monty-Jay]

Well just like I figured, it arrived minutes after I left for work this afternoon I haven't had a chance to crank it...actually, I haven't been able to put it past whisper/normal speaking volumes. From what I CAN hear so far, it sounds really really good

For those unfamiliar with the amp, it's Voodoo Amp's 80s Rock amp. Basically their version of the modded JCM800s and Plexi's from back in the day. I believe they started with an 800 and beefed up the design, made some improvements and worked their normal voodoo on it. What makes this one even cooler is that it also has their high gain update so you can kick in an additional gain stage (rock to brutal) AND you can also use the onboard Boost switch.

Here are specs/general info:

The sound of hard rock guitar was defined in the 1980s by highly-modified Marshall™ master volume amps. The most famous of all being those amps modified by California-based amp tech, Jose Arredondo, who's work on Van Halen's amps were the thing that legends were born from.

The Voodoo V-Rock™ is a custom circuit amp that faithfully replicates the high-gain guitar tones of the 80s. From EVH to George Lynch, the V-Rock is ready to produce complex harmonics and screaming sustain.

The Voodoo V-Rock™ features a brushed brass faceplate panel and highly polished brass control knobs for Presence, Bass, Mid, Treble, Master Volume and Gain.

Specs:

* Hand crafted, built & assembled in the USA
* Point to Point / Hand wired circuitry
* Preamp Tubes: 3 - 12AX7's
* Power Tubes: KT77's
* EQ: Presence, Bass, Mid, Treble
* Master Volume

REAR PANEL FEATURES:

* Speaker Outputs: 2 - Heavy duty 1/4" jacks
* 4, 8 & 16 ohm impedance selector
* Mains & HT Fuse Holders
* Detachable 3-prong power cord (IEC connector)
* Voltage Selector: 110V, 120V, 220V & 230V operation

Our V-Rock was designed around a JCM800 2203 but with more gain and a much smoother/more liquid like feel (IE: you do not have to fight the amp). Artificial/pinch harmonics come out easily, the EQ is very active and musical sounding, we've tapered the Master Volume more since it's initial release so it is much smoother and does not come on all at once like the JCM800 2203's, there's some great bottom end on tap that is tight but still fun to play on (can be rolled back to simulate the older 80's tones). You can also roll back the gain control and get tones similar to the older plexi/JMP/JCM800 2203's.

Factory High-Gain Modification & FX-Loop;
We also offer a high-gain modification (additional preamp tube) than can be bypassed to return to the stock tone as well as an FX-Loop. There are two (2) additional switches on the front panel that allow you to switch between the stock tone (Rock Mode) and the high-gain tone (Brutal). When you are in the Brutal-Mode you can also engage the Boost switch to add more gain.

Present users;
At present Jack Frost is endorsing the V-Rock, Doug Aldrich has had one for approximately 6 months and has used it on the recording of the new Whitesnake record. Richard Fortus of Guns & Roses has been touring with one and used it on the new GnR record (heard a new song on the radio last week titled "Blues"). We recently shipped one out to Michael Wilton of Queensryche, etc.

Hopefully I can turn it up tomorrow morning before leaving for work again...otherwise I'll have to wait until Monday. Clips will be coming for sure though.

Also, big thanks to Josh at REBEL AMPS for this one He's a great guy to deal with and I definitely see myself giving him some more business soon. If you haven't done so, checkout his new site above. He carries Voodoo Amps, Diezel, Engl, Framus, Caparison, and a lot more cool stuff.

Here are some pix:

 

[metlking]

Re: New amp: Voodoo Amps VRock 100

Thats a sweet looking amp! I was listening to the clips only days ago. It sounds sweet! Crank that b!tch and let me know what you think of 'er!

I was kinda surprised, most "high gain" amps have more than 3 12ax7's.........jus sayin'

 

[PFDarkside]

Re: New amp: Voodoo Amps VRock 100

Cool, I've always been interested in the Voodoo Amps stuff.

 

[Monty-Jay]

Re: New amp: Voodoo Amps VRock 100

Thats a sweet looking amp! I was listening to the clips only days ago. It sounds sweet! Crank that b!tch and let me know what you think of 'er!

I was kinda surprised, most "high gain" amps have more than 3 12ax7's.........jus sayin'

True, but then again it just depends on what ya consider high gain. That was it in the 80s, haha.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: New amp: Voodoo Amps VRock 100

I've never heard one, but they always intrigued me. I'm sure it's a loud SOB. Try it by pulling a couple tubes and putting the ohms on 8 into a 16 ohm cab. It'd be interesting to see how much sooner it breaks up.