A bright switch is included directly under each Bass control. Each preamp module houses two 12AX7
tubes which can be easily changed or replaced. Use the thumbscrewa to remove or secure each module
to the front panel of every MTS amplifier.
Module | Description |
Ultra | Extreme hi-gain, with tight low end and liquid sustain |
Ultra Lead | Hi-gain lead tone with rich harmonic sustain |
Modern | Modern hi-gain distortion. For modern rock to nu-metal |
Recto | Based on the preamp circuit of Mesa Boogies Dual Rectifier |
JTM | Based on the preamp circuit of a classic Marshall JTM45 |
SL+ | Based on the preamp circuit of a hot rodded Marshall Super Lead |
Plexi | Based on the preamp circuit of a classic Marshall Plexi |
Top Boost | Based on the preamp circuit of a Vox AC30TB with a little more kick in the front end |
Tweed | Based on the preamp circuit of a '59 Fender Bassman |
Blackface | Based on the preamp circuit of a Fender Blackface Twin |
DLX | Based on the preamp circuit of a Fender Blackface Deluxe |
Clean | Very warm and round |
Brown | Classic hi-gain brown sound. Basic hot-rodded Plexi |
XTC | Based on the preamp circuit of a Bogner Ecstasy red channel |
There are also mods for each preamp that are fairly simple if you know how to work a soldering
iron. These mainly involve the hi-gain modules and help tighten up the bottom end. These mods
are especially useful if you tune down. Other mods help clean up the clean sounds and another
takes some gain away from the Top Boost module to get it closer to that Beatles Vox sound. There
will be a article specific to these mods.