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Description
Elevate your guitar sound to new heights with the VHT Pittbull Ultra Lead, a powerhouse amplifier head designed for the discerning musician. This 120W all-tube amp is engineered to deliver unparalleled versatility, making it a go-to choice for everything from crystal-clear cleans to searing leads. Featuring a dynamic three-channel footswitchable design, the Pittbull Ultra Lead provides a seamless transition between tones, ensuring you have the perfect sound for any musical situation.
Each channel offers a unique character, from the warm, round tones of the clean channel to the aggressive bite of the lead. The amp's robust preamp section includes five 12AX7 tubes and one 12AT7 tube, delivering four stages of preamp gain. Whether you're dialing in a punchy rhythm or a soaring solo, this amp's gain stacking capabilities provide the depth and dimension your sound deserves.
The Pittbull Ultra Lead is not just about raw power; it also offers precise tonal control. With a footswitchable five-band graphic EQ, presence and depth controls, and a myriad of additional options like assignable boost and mid-shift, this amp is built to adapt to your unique style. The switchable bias for 6550 or 6L6 power tubes further enhances its versatility, allowing you to tailor your sound to your exact preferences.
Key Features:
- 120W all-tube amplifier with five 12AX7s, one 12AT7, and four 6550s
- Three fully footswitchable channels for ultimate flexibility
- Gain stacking for four stages of preamp gain
- Footswitchable graphic EQ with master volume, presence, and depth controls
- Switchable bias for 6550 or 6L6 power tubes
- Comprehensive stageboard footswitch included
- Footswitchable variable series or parallel effects loop and line out
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Owner Insights
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Features and functionality
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The UL model has three channels, while the CL has two. Both offer GEQ and non-GEQ variants, impacting their sound significantly.
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The Pittbull Ultra Lead is praised for its articulate and punchy sound, even at high gain, offering a unique bass response that requires strong right-hand playing.
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The Ultra Lead features one main gain control with a switchable extra stage, providing a unique gain manipulation compared to the 50CL and Deliverance models.
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Mods and upgrades
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Some owners enhance the Pittbull 45 with a MOOER Brown Sound mini pedal to achieve distortion similar to the UL's maximum gain.
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Comparisons
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Owners find the Pittbull UL more raw and clear compared to the Mesa Mark V, which is seen as slightly more polished.
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The Pittbull Ultra Lead's gain structure is less compressed, demanding precise right-hand technique for achieving its signature saturated tone, unlike some other high-gain amps.
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User experience
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Owners report the amp's tone as dry and articulate, describing it as one of the most unique sounds among metal amplifiers, especially compared to the Driftwood Purple Nightmare.
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Owners appreciate the brand’s characteristic 'Fryette genetic' sound, noting that despite each model's unique attributes, they maintain a consistent VHT tonal identity.
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In the same interview with Thomson talking about his new Mesa Boogie JP-2C and other gear, he displays his circa 2000 VHT Pitbull with Carvin 4x12 cab which he used on the second and third Slipknot records. He states “This is what I used on Iowa and Vol. 3 - to be honest, pretty much all our touring until then, as I switched to Rivera. I think the Carvin cabinet was even used on our first record and touring around it."
Used by Hamilton in the late 90's (during Helmet's "last tour" according to the source); he also used the Fryette model later on.
Seen on the far left of the picture. Sitting on top of his rack with the VHT logo covered up with Gaff Tape.
In the Pinterest image titled "Devil's playin .... | DANZIG," Glenn Danzig is associated with a VHT Pittbull Ultra Lead amplifier head, visible at the top of a rack mount. Although it may be part of John Christ's setup, the image indicates Danzig's use of this gear.
In this picture, you can see that in the rig of Greg tribbett he is using two VHT Pittbull heads.
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Jon Deiley uses the VHT Pittbull Ultra Lead amplifier, as showcased in his Instagram post captioned "Illfuckwiththat."
At 6:23 in this Premier Guitar Rig Rundown of Volbeat hosted by Perry Bean, Rob Caggiano states that he previously used a VHT Pittbull Ultra Lead amplifier with Anthrax, but switched to the VHT Sig:X and later the Fryette version of the Sig:X due to it having a better clean tone and being more versatile than the Pittbull.
Vogg used it to record the CIF album and live performances
The VHT Pitbull is one of the pieces of gear mentioned to be a part of John's live rig.
In the video "ЭТИ ТРЕКИ НАПИСАЛ ПУШНОЙ | 'Галилео', '6 кадров', 'Большая Разница' | РОК ЖИВ" by Александр Пушной on YouTube, the VHT Pittbull Ultra Lead amplifier can be seen in the background, confirming that Alexander Pushnoy uses this gear.
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