TRACE ELLIOT Velocette 12R Mode D'emploi page 3

Volume
This sets the overall volume level of the amplifier as well as having a huge effect on the
tone and the amount of overdrive. From low to about halfway, depending on the output
level of the guitar and which input socket is used, the sound should remain reasonably
clean. Increasing the control further will progressively increase the level of overdrive in
the sound, obviously being a valve amp it will respond to the player's dynamics and use
of the instruments volume.
Tone
Unlike other single tone controls on other amplifiers, which act merely as a treble roll off,
this control works in a different way. It is a dual gang potentiometer which controls two
functions simultaneously. In the fully anti-clockwise position the midrange is dominant in
the sound, turning the control clockwise decreases the mids while at the same time
increasing the higher frequencies.
Reverb
This single control is for adjusting the amount of reverb effect in the sound. The effect is
produced by a three spring reverb tray inside the cabinet.
Footswitch Socket
This socket is for connecting to a latching footswitch and allows the user to turn the
reverb effect on or off during performance.
External Speaker Output
This is provided so that the user can connect the Velocette 12R to an external 16Ω
speaker cabinet, such as a 4 x 12, for a different sound. This is useful for both live and
studio use and can radically change the sound of the amplifier. Try it at a high volume into
a 4 x 12 and you will not believe you are playing a 15 watt amp!
When the jack is inserted into this socket the internal speaker is disconnected. Always
ensure that the amplifier is correctly loaded when in use.
Pentode/Triode Switch
This allows the user to set the power stage to either PENTODE or TRIODE operation.
PENTODE position is the full power mode and has generally a more powerful sound with
a spread of both even and odd harmonics, when pushed into distortion.
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