thomann AC30 Scarlet Tunic Analog Amp Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Thomann
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thomann AC30 Scarlet Tunic Analog Amp
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: THORPYFX SCARLET TUNIC
- Manufacturer: ThorpyFX
- Website: www.thorpyfx.com
- Emulation Type: Vintage Selmer amp emulation
- Intended Sound: Early Pink Floyd sound and beyond
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
- The THORPYFX SCARLET TUNIC is a stompbox emulation of a long-forgotten 1960s British amp, designed to recreate the vintage Selmer amp sound popularized by early Pink Floyd.
- This guide will provide detailed instructions on how to use the product effectively.
Controls
The SCARLET TUNIC features several controls that allow you to shape your sound:
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* **Presence Knob:** Use this knob to tweak the upper-mids and have a real influence on the overall sonic character of the amp emulation.
Connection
To use the THORPYFX SCARLET TUNIC, follow these steps:
- Connect your guitar to the input jack of the SCARLET TUNIC using a standard 1/4″ instrument cable.
- Connect the output jack of the SCARLET TUNIC to your amplifier or audio interface using another standard 1/4″ instrument cable.
- Ensure that both the SCARLET TUNIC and your amplifier or audio interface are powered on.
Sound Adjustment
Once the SCARLET TUNIC is connected and powered on, you can start adjusting your sound:
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1. Set the desired level of the Presence knob to tweak the upper-mids and shape the overall sonic character.
Troubleshooting
- If you encounter any issues with the THORPYFX SCARLET TUNIC, please refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual or contact ThorpyFX customer support for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the purpose of the Presence knob?
- A: The Presence knob on the THORPYFX SCARLET TUNIC allows you to tweak the upper-mids and have a real influence on the overall sonic character of the amp emulation.
- Q: Can I use the SCARLET TUNIC with any amplifier or audio interface?
- A: Yes, you can connect the output of the SCARLET TUNIC to any amplifier or audio interface that accepts a standard 1/4″ instrument cable.
- Q: Where can I find more information about ThorpyFX and its products?
- A: You can visit ThorpyFX’s official website at www.thorpyfx.com for more information about their products and company.
THORPYFX SCARLET TUNIC £264
- WHAT IS IT? A vintage Selmer amp emulation for early Pink Floyd sound and beyond.
Saucerful Of Syd
- One man’s quest for early Pink Floyd sound resulted in this stompbox emulation of a long-forgotten 1960s British amp
- Words Trevor Curwen Photography Olly Curtis
Introduction
- The Deep and Bright switches alter the bass and treble content of the sound – the centre position offers the most neutral sound, up is the next level, while down offers the most bass and treble
- Thorpy says this Sens switch is like having Hi and Lo inputs on an amp – centre offers the least gain, up is intermediate, and down is the rainiest
- Use the Presence knob to tweak the upper mids for a real influence on the overall sonic character
It may not enjoy the same kudos as an AC30, Plexi or HiWatt DR103, but the Selmer TruVoice Treble-N-Bass 50 was another fine British valve amp from the 1960s. This was the amp of choice of original Pink Floyd guitarist Syd Barrett and can be heard on the opening notes of Interstellar Overdrive from the band’s 1967 debut album, The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn. Roll on 55 years from that album and Lee Harris, guitarist with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets band, wanted to recreate the exact tones and looked to Adrian Thorpe for help – the result is the Scarlet Tunic Analog Amp Emulator. The pedal is designed to integrate into your rig and give you those Selmer tones through your own amp. It has Master output and Gain knobs plus three knobs for tonal shading – Bass, Presence and Treble. To complement those is an array of three-way toggle switches that adjust various aspects of the tone: the Deep switch changes the bass characteristics, the Bright switch offers three different variations on the high-end, and the Sens switch alters the gain character, like having three different levels of input attenuation. With so many controls all interacting there are plenty of sonics to explore, but the first impression is of a real sizzly top-end and a nicely percussive attack to the notes, offering chime-y definition when you dial in a clean sound or a bit of early break-up. And the pedal will actually cover from those tones up to full-on throaty raunch. It delivers particularly potent sound with all the switches in the down position, and if you crank up the gain there’s an edge to it that’s simultaneously fuzzy and glassy. There are great dynamics and clean-up characteristics, and the pedal reacts brilliantly to a treble booster in front of it – just as a vintage Brit amp should…
Verdict
If you’re looking for that Selmer sound or want to recreate early Floyd, then
ThorpyFX’s latest pedal nails it. What’s more, it’ll get you into AC30 and
HiWatt territory, too – just give that influential Presence knob a whirl to
dial it in. This may be named an amp emulator, but think of it as an overdrive
with a unique character. Gnarly and sparkly, it could offer an alternative yet
complementary flavouring to your amp tone.
THORPYFX SCARLET TUNIC
- PRICE: £264
- ORIGIN: UK
- TYPE: Analog Amp Emulator pedal
- FEATURES: True Bypass, internal voltage jump to 18V, internal transformer
- CONTROLS: Master, Presence, Gain, Bass, Treble, Deep switch, Bright switch, Sens switch, Bypass footswitch
- CONNECTIONS: Standard input, standard output
- POWER: 9V DC adaptor (not supplied) 30mA
- DIMENSIONS: 106 (w) x 130 (d) x 54mm (h)
THE RIVALS
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There’s no other specific Selmer-emulating pedal, although you could get an amp: a vintage Treble-N-Bass 50 or the modern US-made Balthazar Film Noir 50 tribute to it. Pedal-wise, Origin Effects’ RevivalDrive (£495) can deliver a wide range of vintage amp flavours via a set of controls to zero in on intricate detail.
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Options for specific Brit 1960s amp sounds include the UAFX Ruby (£355, see page 102), which may just be the most accurate emulation of an AC30 we’ve heard to date. And for something more obscure, the Aclam Dr Robert (£299) does a great emulation of a Vox UL730 heard on mid-60s Beatles recordings.
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PROS Solid build quality; the welcome revival of a vintage amp; comprehensive control array
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CONS Silver lending on a silver background is hard to read
ThorpyFX www.thorpyfx.com.
References
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