Traynor DarkHorse DH15H Instructions page 6

Tips on Tone
* TIP #1: The DarkHorse's tonestack is not the typical circuit found in most amps. It's
based on a tonestack found in several vintage Traynor amps and has a lot of range on the
controls. To start off, set the Bass and Treble to their mid position (the amp was designed
and voiced with the controls in this position). From there, tweak the tone to match your
guitar, cabinet and taste.
* TIP #2: Maximum headroom – if you're looking to get a great clean tone, go to 6V6 mode,
switch to USA mode and lower the Gain. You'll find that the amp also gets brighter as you
turn the Gain control down. This can be great for a sparkly clean tone that cuts through.
Dialing the Gain up in USA mode will thicken up the tone and just start to induce some
amp breakup.
* TIP #3: Want maximum gain at low volume? Go to 12AU7 mode and crank the Gain
control in Brit mode with the Master control turned low. Need max gain and max
volume? Turn up the Gain and Master in 6V6 mode with the tonestack set to Pure. You'll
find that Brit mode has more gain with the Master turned down while the Pure puts out
more with Master cranked.
Power @ min. impedance (Watts):
Effects Loop / Location:
Effects Footswitch / Function:
Internal Reverb / Effects:
Dimensions (DWH, inches):
Dimensions (DWH, cm):
Specifications
DarkHorse DH15H
Model:
Guitar Head
Type:
6V6 mode: 12 watts; 12AU7 mode: 0.8 watts
6V6 mode: 15 watts; 12AU7 mode: 2 watts
Burst Power - 2 cycle:
1
Input Channels:
1/4 inch phono
Channel 1 - inputs:
Gain, Bass, Treble, Master
Channel 1 - controls:
Tonestack
Channel 1 - switches:
No
Channel Switching:
No
No
No
Standby / Output Tube
LED Indicators:
6x12.75x6
15.25x32.5x15.25
Weight (lbs / kg): 11 / 5
POWER
6V6
V1
POWER
12AU7
POWER
V5
6V6
V2
4
SPLITTER
12AX7
DISCONNECT POWER WHEN
REPLACING TUBES
DÉBRANCHÉ L'APPAREIL AVANT
V3
DE REMPLACER LES LAMPES
PREAMP
12AX7
Top View
Front
V4