ReValver Amplifiers
92 Flathill Dual CH2 Vintage
Inspired by Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Channel 2 - Vintage)
The CH2 Vintage is the distorted channel with character:
- Warmer
- Softer
- More amp-like
Main features:
- Vintage crunch
- Organic saturation
- Excellent dynamics
The most “musical” channel
SOUND CHARACTER
- Heat
- Soft
- Rich in mediums
- Natural breakup
Closer to a real vintage amp
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopAcousticBass
Controls
Treble
High frequencies:
- Low → dark
- High → more open
Mid
Averages:
- Low → hollow High: very present
- Fundamental for the vintage tone
Bass
Low:
- Low → tight
- High → fuller
Presence
High finals:
- Low → warm
- High → brighter
- Softer than Normal
Gain
Saturation:
- 45–55% → vintage crunch
- 55–65% → full crunch
- 65–75% → warm lead
Master
Amplifier volume:
- It affects the feel
Output Level
Final volume:
- It does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR
- Softer than CH2 Normal
- “Rounder” gain
- More musical mediums
- Less aggressive
QUICK ADJUST
- You want vintage: use this
- You want heat: lower presence
- Do you want definition: raise mid
- You want crunch: medium gain
PRO TIP (VERY IMPORTANT)
Universal setup:
- Gain: 55%
- Treble: 50%
- Mid: 65%
- Bass: 50%
- Presence: 50%
- Masters: 60%
Perfect vintage drive
PRO LEVEL MAKEUP
Key Difference:
- Vintage: “real amp” sound
- Normal: more modern
COMMON MISTAKE
too much bass + high gain muddy sound
FINAL TRUTH
92 Flathill CH2 Vintage = warmth + dynamics + real crunch
Setup Examples
Vintage crunch (perfect)
Gain55%
Treble50%
Mid65%
Bass50%
Presence50%
Masters60%
Blues / classic rock
Hot crunch
Gain60%
Treble50%
Mid60%
Bass50%
Presence45%
Softer
Vintage leads
Gain65–70%
Treble55%
Mid65%
Bass45%
Presence50%
Sustain hot
Blues drives
Gain50%
Treble50%
Mid70%
Bass50%
Very expressive