The OFFICIAL VHT SIG X________ Amp Info

[SteveVHT]

We are very pleased to announce the debut of the all-new VHT PITTBULL SIG: XTM Guitar Amplifier. The latest addition to the PITTBULL line of amps, the SIG: X is a true 3-channel 100 watt amplifier, featuring:
ØThree independent channels with separate tone controls.
ØChannel PRE EQ VOICING switch for each channel allowing custom tailored tone shaping.
ØExclusive VHT GAIN I/GAIN II Voicing and Overdrive configuration with Channel Assignable, Footswitchable Gain Boost.
ØMORE/LESS MODE for each High-Gain channel to select 3 or 4 Tube Gain stages.
ØNew POWER SHIFTTM feature takes VHT's exclusive Enhance Mode Technology to a new level of flexibility, allowing channel assignable Tube/SS Rectifier and 100W/60W output power selection with a deceptively simple, channel assignable user interface.
ØNew SIDEBANDTM MODE gives you the choice of fast, focused power amp response or increased power supply lag and “Ghost Note” harmonics for rich, expressive power amp response at any playing volume.
ØTwo dedicated sets of VHT exclusive Depth and Presence controls, one set for the Clean channels and one set for the high gain channels.
ØFootswitchable True-Bypass, Series/Parallel Effects Loop with level controls.
ØTrue 100 Watt RMS Output power from a pair of Premium Matched KT88 Power Tubes.
The PITTBULL SIG: XTM delivers all of the most popular and innovative features of the PITTBULL line along with a healthy dose of DELIVERANCE preamp stage saturation and low-end mojo. The all-new SIG: X front panel layout puts trademark VHT sound, power and flexibility in an intuitive and attractive looking format.
We also bring you the all-new VHT MEMPHISTM SERIES amplifiers with beautiful new cabinetry, grill fabric and control panel configurations. Starting with the MEMPHIS 30TM 1X12 Combo, the new MEMPHIS SERIES amplifiers will satisfy your desire for a professional grade low to medium power amp, sporting ultra-classic looks plus all of the features, flexibility and tonality you’ve come to expect from VHT Amplification.
All-New AR SeriesTM Guitar Speakers. After 3 years of painstaking development, 2007 will witness the progressive rollout of the new VHT AR Series speakers, specially engineered and designed for the FATBOTTOM SERIES cabinets, DELIVERANCE SERIES cabs and combos, and MEMPHIS SERIES combos and extension cabinets. The AR 30, AR 50, AR 75 and AR 90 models will feature proprietary frames, voice coil assemblies and magnet covers, and will be available as original equipment replacement as well as standard equipment for all current VHT models.

[SteveVHT]

I'll answer you with a brief overview. If you would do me a favor and
post it on the forums you participate on I'd appreciate it. More
detailed info will be available shortly and you will be receiving a
complete overview of this new amplifier, the new Memphis Series combos
and heads, and the new AR Series speaker models in the mail.

Sig:X is the new 3 channel amplifier making it's debut in prototype from
at the 2007 NAMM show.

Please note that the NAMM prototype photo that is now circulating on the
internet is still in "concept" form. The front panel control layout and
functions are mostly complete as shown, but the cabinet front design and
the logo graphics are not yet engraved in stone.

The design goal was to produce a player friendly amp in terms of control
function, touch sensitivity and power amp response. Players who
appreciate the unique VHT voice but find the CL and UL amps to be
unforgiving will appreciate the increased saturation and natural
compression of the Sig:X design. The Sig:X delivers a strong feature set
which is extremely functional and intuitive to operate. Several tone
tailoring options make it possible to cover a wide range of tonal
terrain, making inclusion of the VHT Graphic EQ unnecessary. The lack of
graphic and the use of a KT88 pair for 100 watt power (something we've
been doing for years with the 2/90/2 power amp), allows us to offer a
versatile, full-featured amp at an attractive and attainable price.

Features include:

Three independent channels with separate tone controls.

Three-Position PRE EQ VOICING switch for each channel allowing custom
tailored tone shaping.

Exclusive VHT GAIN I/GAIN II Voicing and Overdrive configuration with
Channel Assignable, Footswitchable, Variable Gain Boost.

MORE/LESS MODE (Gain Stacking) for each High-Gain channel to select 3 or
4 Tube Gain stages on selected channel (channel assignable as on CL/UL
models).

New POWER SHIFT feature takes VHT's exclusive Enhance Mode Technology to
a new level of flexibility. Enhance Mode, a standard rear panel feature
on the Fifty/Twelve Combo, Fifty/ST Head and Fifty/CL Head since 1995,
now resides on the front panel as POWER SHIFT, allowing channel
assignable Tube/SS Rectifier and 100W/60W output power selection
simultaneously with a deceptively simple, channel assignable user
interface - a single mini toggle switch on each channel.

New SIDEBAND feature gives you fast, focused power amp response in 100W Mode and increased power supply lag and "Ghost Note" harmonics
in 60W Mode for rich, expressive power amp
response at any playing volume. SIDEBAND mode changes automatically with POWER SHIFT switch setting on each cannel.

Two dedicated sets of VHT exclusive Depth and Presence controls, one set
for the Clean channel and one set for the LEAD and RHYTHM channels. Each
set of Depth and Presence controls are voiced for their specific
channels. In addition the LEAD/RHYTHM set has 2 different voicing
profiles which automatically change for low gain and high gain modes.

Footswitchable True-Bypass, Series/Parallel Effects Loop with level
controls.

True 100 Watt RMS Output power with a pair of Premium Matched KT88 Power
Tubes.

Although the MSRP on Sig:X has not been firmly established as yet, we
believe buyers will be extremely pleased. In addition, the price will
include the footswitch and cover along with a 5 year limited warranty.
Delivery is targeted for April.

That's about all I can tell you for now.

With Best Regards,

Steve

[electronpirate]

Sounds cool Steve. Versatile! Right up my alley.

Can you update that pic link you have there? Looks like the reference is to a pic on your computer....

EP

[Impulse 101]

I saw and heard the prototype at NAMM, interesting but not enough to stop me from ordering a Deliverance 120. I don't need three channels, just one killer channel will do me fine for this amp.

JT

[Impulse 101]

You can E-mail me the photo if you don't have a place to host it. I forgot to take any shots of the VHT booth which is stupid because I've known Marcus for years.

JT

[SteveVHT]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/nitefly182/DSCN0363.jpg

[electronpirate]

I like it. Got a *mean* look to it.

Could it accept other tubes to bring down the wattage?

EP

[Jason_86_951]

The most important question.......estimated street pirce $$? and where can we get one?

[SteveVHT]

They are due out in April.
The Price has not been set as said by Steve in the response...

[Greazygeo]

The most important question.......estimated street pirce $$? and where can we get one?You won't have to look too hard :)

[58gasman]

I like the looks. I'll bet it sounds great too!

[TaronKeim]

I can hardly wait to try this badboy out... what a tour de force of features and (obviously)Tone!

-TJK*

[SteveVHT]

Ummmm...
Why was this thread moved?????
I am not a dealer, nor am I selling the amps...
??????

[redsbar]

on order

[Scott Peterson]

Guys, no knock on VHT (I am a bigtime supporter) and no knock on SteveVHT (who is a great Forum member) but copying html straight up and asking folks to post on forums belongs in the dealer section, it is sales, whether paid position or not for Steve.

[SteveVHT]

Guys, no knock on VHT (I am a bigtime supporter) and no knock on SteveVHT (who is a great Forum member) but copying html straight up and asking folks to post on forums belongs in the dealer section, it is sales, whether paid position or not for Steve.


OK, no problem.
I was emailed this information which is not available as of yet. I only requested it as a VHT artist since there was a lot of curiosity about the amp.
I am just trying to reduce speculation and let people know exactly what the amp is all about. It was not copied from a website, but from my email.
I am not paid for anything by VHT, I simply believe in their products and designs and wanted to share accurate information with the forum members.
Thanks,
Steve

[Scott Peterson]

It's cool, I understand and honestly - this is no personal thing with me towards you or VHT. It's simply unfiltered sales information and regardless of the source, it is a sales message. Answering questions about sales after posting unfiltered sales info just equals what it does. Check your PM for more detail.

[r9player]

These two amps look very interesting! ... must sell gear ... so I can hopefully try one.

[Jason_86_951]

How do the cleans compare to dialing in a D120 for it's best cleans. With my D120 I was able to get very good, in fact excellent cleans, but a touch more bloom and chime would make it even better. Does the advanced circuitry of the SIG:X get this?

How big is the first run of these going to be. Limited quanities at first, or the motherload find them anywhere senario?

[SteveVHT]

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[Dana Olsen]

How do the cleans compare to dialing in a D120 for it's best cleans. With my D120 I was able to get very good, in fact excellent cleans, but a touch more bloom and chime would make it even better. Does the advanced circuitry of the SIG:X get this?

How big is the first run of these going to be. Limited quanities at first, or the motherload find them anywhere senario?Hey Jason -I'm a big VHT fan, though I don't and never have owned one.

I think this VHT Sig has the best clean sounds of any VHT I've ever played through. Stevie took Mark Robinson and I through it at NAMM, alone in the booth, for nearly 1/2 hour. It's a dazzler. You can see from the knobs and switches that there are several voices in both channels. I actually really liked every voice in both channels.

Part of the great sound is the new speakers Stevie has designed and is building. There are, I think, 4 models of new speakers: for the 4x12 straight cab w/ hi power handling, 4x12 slant cab - a little lower power handling, then a 50w and a 30w for the new open backed cabs. I only heard the 4x12 slant cab, and I was very impressed with the new speakers.

I wrote in another thread that I got a great sound on the neck pickup of Stevies CS Strat, and was really surprised that when I switched to the bridge pickup, the amp still sounded great and needed no tweaking at all to match the bridge p/u and neck p/u. It wasn't too bright or anything, it sounded fantastic.

Hope this helps, Dana O.

[nikander]

Hi,

I am a new member. Sig X indeed looks great! Do you have any idea when these will be available? I fell in love with the sound of Deliverance, but I am looking for a channel switcher...

[SteveVHT]

Hi,

I am a new member. Sig X indeed looks great! Do you have any idea when these will be available? I fell in love with the sound of Deliverance, but I am looking for a channel switcher...
April-May
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[jbird]

Is there, or will there be a Deliverence combo?

[MusicGearGuys]

It was great to see Steve F. as always. He put me through the paces of the prototype as well as every other amp in the demo room.

The new protoype was one of my favs at the show. Simply amazing for all styles of playing.
Like Steve F says, its more forgiving then the UL series. I personally like that.
The Sig X really breathes and is very touch sensitive like an old vintage tube amp should be. Killer clean, and crunch tones. The High gain is everything you would expect from a VHT.

The Sig X and the D120 are my personal favorites.
Way to go Steve F and everybody at VHT!

Gregory

[SQUAREHEAD]

Looks like a winner for sure!
Can you get a touch of breakup on the clean channel
with the boost on?
I really don't like a clean/CLEAN channel, but a nice
cleaner channel with a hair of breakup sounds awesome!

Thanx,

Keith

[Jason_86_951]

OK what gives? Where's it at?

[KRosser]

I'm really looking forward to the Memphis 2X12 - so much so that I really don't plan on looking at anything else until then...

[6AM]

I'm very excited about this amp. I owned a VHT Ultralead and it was on of the best amps I've owned, but the voicing just wasn't for me. This new one seems more what I'm into.

[fuzzyguitars]

any new updates on what is happening with these amps?

[Joe_Steeler]

I would like to know as well.....

[BattleAngel]

...meow?

[Phloored]

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[Rod]

Me too...Any more info available??

[Rod]

Thankx Splatt...I'm sure they will be well worth the wait!!!

[rwe333]

i'm really excited about this amp;
i've never, ever gotten so many different,
great responsive sounds & feels
from one amp, before..... ever.
on a totally "dry", easy-to-operate run,
no less.....

dt / spltrcl

Awesome...
Looking forward...

[Rod]

i'm really excited about this amp;
i've never, ever gotten so many different,
great responsive sounds & feels
from one amp, before..... ever.
on a totally "dry", easy-to-operate run,
no less.....

dt / spltrcl
Well, to me, it made so much sense to be able to employ all the great sounds and feel from the Pittbull 45, Cl, Ul, and Deliverance, all into one design...sort of like a summary of all VHT amps in one model....It's really brilliant, and from what Splatt says, it's sonically for real!!!

[r9player]

um i think the first run will be sold out with that kind of endorsement!

[jesper]

does it come with the edge function

[theinteriorleag]

are these going to have optional graphic eq?

[Tokyo tapes]

Splatt, How would you compare it to the Deliverance 120?
I come from the old Plexi camp and love that kind of open crunch and midrange.
I also need serious amounts of gain, saturation and definition for my detuned metal project.
Is this an amp that will cover these bases?

Ulf

[rwe333]

are these going to have optional graphic eq?

It's discussed in SteveVHT's repost of Steve Fryette's message (2nd message, page 1 of this thread).

[rwe333]

Splatt, How would you compare it to the Deliverance 120?
I come from the old Plexi camp and love that kind of open crunch and midrange.
I also need serious amounts of gain, saturation and definition for my detuned metal project.
Is this an amp that will cover these bases?

Ulf

Not splatt here...
But, after playing the Sig proto at the last Winter NAMM, I'd say mos def yes.
Tons of gain/saturation/definition with increased control over the feel/response of same.

Others could better answer your question re: the D120 comparison...

[starvingartist]

Copied from the VHT User's forum:

Steve asked me to release the production Sig:X pics here before official release...so you saw it here first!

Three independent channels with separate tone controls.

Three-Position PRE EQ VOICING switch for each channel allowing custom tailored tone shaping.

Exclusive VHT GAIN I/GAIN II Voicing and Overdrive configuration with channel assignable, footswitchable or manual (front panel) gain boost.

MORE/LESS MODE (Gain Stacking) for each High-Gain channel to select 3 or 4 Tube Gain stages on selected channel (channel assignable as on CL/UL models).

POWER SHIFT feature, a single mini toggle switch on each channel enables channel assignable Tube/SS Rectifier and 100W/40W output power selection (operates like ENHANCE MODE on Fifty/CL/ST).

Patented DYNAMIC SENSING feature (introduced in the GP3 pre) tracks string attack/decay to optimize sustain and note detail.

Two dedicated sets of Depth and Presence controls, one set for the Clean channel and one set for the LEAD and RHYTHM channels. Each set of Depth and Presence controls are voiced for their specific channels.

Footswitchable True-Bypass, Series/Parallel Effects Loop with level controls. Suitable for using the loop as a volume boost.

Smart Foot-controller selects LEAD, RHYTHM, CLEAN, BOOST and EFFECTS. Recalls previously selected combination of channel and boost/loop. Footswitch Boost and Effects functions can then used for gain boost (BOOST) or volume boost (EFFECTS) or both. Very cool with the recall feature.

One 16 ohm output jack is provided for connection to a 16 ohm cabinet. Two additional parallel jacks with a two position 8/4 ohm selector switch are provided for connection to the following:

One 8 ohm cab @ 8 ohms
Two 16 ohm cabs @ 8 ohms
Two 8 ohm cabs @ 4 ohms
One 4 ohm cab @ 4 ohms

A fixed level line out jack is also provided for direct recording or slaving.

Specifications:
Output power: 100 Watts RMS max. 40 Watts RMS, low power mode.
Size: 29-1/4W X 9H X 10-1/2D
Weight: 53 pounds

Tube compliment:
1 X 12AX7 Tung Sol
5 X 12AX7A - Shuguang
2 X KT88 – Sovtek – Premium Matched
1 X 5U4G – EH

MSRP: $2649
Footswitch included.
Five-Year Limited Warranty.
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[r9player]

That looks really nice. Is pricing released for these?

[muddy]

so lemme get this straight; you can assign each channel tube or ss recty, & then footswitch between 'em? in real time? if so, i might have to start a posse with splattz, & come gunnin' for you!


ml

[starvingartist]

That looks really nice. Is pricing released for these?

MSRP: $2649

[theinteriorleag]

I read earlier the retail is between $1950-2100...but that seems a bit low considering the UL and CLX prices.

[starvingartist]

I read earlier the retail is between $1950-2100...but that seems a bit low considering the UL and CLX prices.

MSRP: $2649

[starvingartist]

yes.
the damned thing sounds/feels unbelieveable,
imo.
_40w = tube rectifier
100w = fast-&-juicy ss rectifier

sometimes,
i hate that punka**ed quasi-genius fryette b**ch!
right before i love him, usually.

dt / spltrcl

Hey D,

I'd love to hear your comparison of the Deliverance and the Sig X! :dude

[starvingartist]

BTW I just got off the phone with VHT, they said we should start seeing these amps hit stores within the next 3 weeks or so.

[theinteriorleag]

MSRP: $2649

A larger red font doesn't mean
ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE!

[Jerrod]

A larger red font doesn't mean
ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE!

Surely you can guess, can't you? Or better yet, call your dealer?

[starvingartist]

A larger red font doesn't mean
ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE!

Guess you'll have to wait until they hit stores. However, a quick search of Musician's Friend shows that they usually take 20% off the MSRP for VHT gear. That would make the Sig X a smidgen over $2100. You may be able to find better deal with other dealers, but I'm betting you can't find them lower than $2100 at first since the demand is so high.

[drezdin]

The manual is now online
http://www.vhtamp.com/SigX_Manual.pdf

looks pretty freakin cool

[stratzrus]

That looks really nice. Is pricing released for these? Contact Greasygeo (TGP member) for prices...he's a dealer and his prices are quite reasonable.

[MikeyG]

Could those features be any more perfect?

I loved the deliverance, I'm hoping this amp maintains the great feel of the Deliverance ...