Marshall
VS230R and VS265R Stereo Chorus Combos
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| VS230R |  |
| VSR265R | July 12, 1996 Marshall Amplification adds the new VS230R
Stereo Chorus Combo to its Valvestate line. The two-channel, VS230R combo
delivers 30 Watts of power per side and features a 12AX7 tube in its preamp section
to help provide the tonal warmth associated with Marshall valve amplication. It
houses two Marshall "Gold Back" 10" speakers specifically designed for this model
and incorporates the latest version of Marshall's stereo chorus, with controls
for both speed and depth. It also has spring reverb. The channel-switching
VS230R is equipped with independent Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble controls for
both its Clean and Overdrive channels. The addition of a Tone Shift switch (which
boosts mids & lows) on the Clean channel, plus Gain and Contour controls on the
Overdrive channel, increase the VS230R's tonal range and flexibility. A back-panel,
headphone output mutes the internal "Gold Back" speakers making the amplifier
suitable for private practice. Left and Right Line Outs for direct connection
to recording or PA mixing consoles are also provided. A Marshall two-way footswitch
with LED's to display the VS230R's channel and chorus status is standard equipment.
Marshall VS265R Stereo Chorus Combo
Marshall's Valvestate line now includes
the new VS265R - a three channel, 2 x 65 Watt, Stereo Chorus combo housing two
specially designed 12" Marshall "Gold Back" speakers. The VS265R's preamp
features three channels: Clean, Overdrive 1 & Overdrive 2, as well as a 12AX7
tube for tonal warmth. They can be switched via frontpanel buttons or the supplied
3 way footswitch. This foot pedal also switches the amp's Stereo Chorus "off"
and "on" and features LEDs to display switching status. The amp's Clean channel
has independant controls for Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble and its flexibility
is enhanced by a manual Tone Shift button which when activated boosts the mids
while reducing the low end. The two Overdrive channels share Tone controls for
Bass, Middle and Treble, but have individual controls for Volume and Gain. The
tonal versatility of the Overdrive 2 channel is magnified by a Contour control
which dramatically affects the mid-range. In addition to separate controls
for Speed and Depth, the VS265R's Stereo Chorus is assignable to Clean and/or
Overdrive channels via a frontpanel switch. The combo also houses a natural sounding
spring Reverb which has dual controls for Clean and Overdrive channels. A stereo,
parallel Effects loop with a front panel Mix control adds to the VS265R's flexibility.
Also, the unit has a Power Dimension Switch which gives a bigger, fuller tone
at low volumes. A back panel headphone jack mutes the internal speakers making
the amp ideal for private practice. The back panel also has Left and Right Line
Outs for direct connections to recording or PA mixing consoles and Left and Right
extension speaker outputs for use with the VS212 - a 2 x12 stereo extension cabinet
containing two 80 Watt "Gold Back" speakers. This cabinet is specially designed
to compliment the VS265R. For more information, visit their web site at www.marshallamps.com. | 
