92 Treadplate Vintage
The model 92 Vintage Treadplate it is designed to deliver warm, harmonious and dynamic sounds, ideal for blues, classic rock and vintage fusion:
- Moderate gain for soft and defined crunch
- Full EQ to shape body, shine and presence
- Adjustable Master Volume and Output Level for total thrust control
- Perfect for single coil and humbucker guitars
“Vintage” emphasizes warmth, harmonics and natural dynamics.
Controls
Control the high frequencies:
- Low → softer and warmer sound
- High → bright and clear
Controls the mid frequencies:
- Low → natural scoop
- High → more body and presence
- Fundamental for defining tone without losing vintage sweetness
Control the low frequencies:
- Low → tight and controlled
- High → full and round
Controls the final brilliance:
- Low → soft sound
- High → sharper and more open Affects definition and “air” of the sound
Controls the overall saturation:
- Low → clean / light crunch
- High → full and harmonious vintage crunch
- Interacts with Master Volume to modulate sustain and compression
Controls the overall volume of the amplifier:
- Low → controlled sound
- High → more punch
Controls the final volume:
- Negative → attenuation 0 d
- B → neutral
- Positive → boost Does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER
- Warm, harmonious and dynamic sound
- Moderate gain → soft and natural crunch
- Modular EQ for body and shine
- Master Volume and Output Level allow precise thrust adjustment
Advice:
- Medium-high treble → clear and defined sound
- Middle medium → maintains vintage body and sweetness
- Controlled bass → avoids excess low frequencies with crunch
- Gain + Master Volume → modulate crunch without becoming aggressive
Final advice:
- Medium-high treble + Middle medium → clear and full sound
- Moderate Gain + Master Volume → harmonic vintage crunch
- Controlled bass → avoids muddy low frequencies
Setup Examples
Vintage crunch / blues
Classic rock / full rhythm
Soft lead / vintage solo
Gary Moore – “Blues/Rock Vintage Lead”
Description: Full and harmonious crunch, ideal for solos and blues-rock licks with natural sustain and full body.
Eric Clapton – “Smooth Vintage Crunch”
Description: Soft and dynamic crunch, perfect for blues rhythms, soft cleans and expressive phrasing.
Robben Ford – “Jazz/Blues Clean & Crunchy”
Description: Light and harmonious crunch, ideal for jazz/blues fusion, arpeggios and expressive phrasing with full body.
Quick Tips:
- Gary Moore → medium-high gain + medium presence → harmonic blues-rock leads
- Eric Clapton → moderate gain + balanced middle → soft and dynamic sound
- Robben Ford → slightly high middle + medium gain → harmonic crunch for fusion/blues