Bugera V22 User manual

BUGERA V22
Guitar Amplifiers
All-Valve Amplier 22-Watt Class AB Valve Combo
A lot has changed since the 1960s,
but the guitar tones created in those
pre-moon landing days still stand among
the greatest. The BUGERA V22 is a stunning
1 x 12" combo that not only exudes that
unbelievable sound, but also possesses
modern ourishes capable of taking it to
any corner of the musical landscape.
Perfect for practice, home recording or
small club gigs, this loud lad channels its
mojo from two EL84 power valves. These
give it the bratty, breakup-prone power
amp compression (especially in triode mode
– more on that later!) its 6L6GC-equipped
siblings can only achieve at high volumes.
Old Soul, New Tricks
The V22 gives you everything that
antique amps deliver—without the bloated
price tags. Don’t be fooled, though; this
amp packs a special feature that makes it so
much more than a tribute to the early days
of guitar amplication. To explain, we must
take a quick step back in time…
Before greasy juvenile delinquents
hijacked the blues, guitar amps generally
came in two species: those with triode
(having three active electrodes) power
valves and those with pentode (containing
ve active electrodes) power valves.
Triode valves, which came before pentodes,
provide what a lot of guitarists describe as a
“gentler”tone. Pentodes, on the other hand,
are decidedly more“in-your-face.”
The V22 is built for power pentode
tubes, but that doesn’t mean you have to
settle for a singular pentode personality.
This amp includes a Mode switch, allowing
you to operate the power section as if it
had triode tubes (at roughly 40 percent less
power). So what’ll it be today—old-school
or oldest-school?
Hand-built 22-Watt guitar combo driven•
by 2 x EL84 valves
Way cool vintage look and feel•
Original heavy-duty 12• "BUGERA guitar
speaker for true vintage sound
Authentic 2-channel preamp design•
from the‘60s featuring 3 x 12AX7
valves—everything from purring blues
to mind-blowing crunch
Integrated high-class reverb with•
dedicated Reverb control plus buered
serial eects loop.
Vintage Equalizer section with dedicated•
Bass, Mid,Treble and Presence controls
Normal and Bright inputs for ultimate•
sound character to perfectly match
your guitar
Multi-gain stage Lead channel with•
Pre, Post gain and Master controls
Amazing Mode switch to select between•
Triode or Pentode operation
Heavy-duty footswitch for Channel and•
Reverb function included
Impedance connectors (4, 8 and 16•
Ohms) to match virtually any external
speaker cabinet
High-quality components and•
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
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BUGERA V22
Guitar Amplifiers
All-Valve Amplier 22-Watt Class AB Valve Combo
Features
Voracious Vintage
The sound of the V22 begins
with a two-channel (Clean and Lead)
preamp. Plug into either the Bright
or Normal inputs, then adjust the
three-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) and
Presence control to create a sound all
your own. Its three 12AX7 preamp tubes
provide a vast feast of fuzz. Take your
tone anywhere from dignied blues to
garage-leveling madness.
The dual EL84 valves in the power
stage propel its terse cockney tone
through a BUGERA 12" speaker. If
you need to feed more speakers, the
V22’s Impedence switch makes it
compatible with 4, 8 or 16 Ohms, making
it compatible with just about any speaker
cabinet you can nd.
You also get reverb, but for utmost
durability and sound, this classic eect
is derived from a professional quality
digital processor. The spring reverb
found in antique amps sound great,
but they’re delicate and expensive to
repair. This modern touch gives you a
vintage-sounding reverb sound that’s
every bit as beautiful, but a million times
less breakable.
And if all these features
weren’t enough…
You also get an incredibly durable
footswitch allowing you to select
channels and engage the reverb without
stopping mid-show. Whether you’re
making a record, practicing, or paying
your dues on the dive bar circuit, the
V22 can complement your craft with the
gold-standard tones of the past—today!
Front Panel
Rear Panel
NORMAL
INPUT jack
BRIGHT INPUT
jack
CHANNEL Switches
between clean and
lead channels
BASS
Adjusts low
frequencies
BOOST Delivers
boost in
midrange tone
MASTER Adjusts overall
volume output of
speaker(s)
REVERB Adjusts
amount of
reverb eect
STANDBY Mutes
amp’s output
and preserves
valves
VOLUME Adjusts
volume of lead
channel
MID Adjusts
midrange
frequencies
TREBLE Adjusts high
frequencies
PRESENCE Adjusts
high end clarity and
sharpness of tone
BLUE JEWEL
LAMP lights
when power
is on
POWER Turns
amp on and o
CLEAN Adjusts
volume of clean
channel
GAIN
Adjusts amount of
distortion on lead
channel
IEC power
socket
LOUDSPEAKER
outputs
FOOTSW
Connect included FSB102A
footswitch
MODE
Switches betweenTRIODE
(half power) and PENTODE
(full power) operation
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Switches
between 4, 8
and 16 Ohms
FX LOOP
Connect external eects
processors or send signal
to external amp

BUGERA V22
Guitar Amplifiers
All-Valve Amplier 22-Watt Class AB Valve Combo
Hook-Up
Standard Setup with Extension Cabinet
412H-BK
HB01
Footswitch
Electric
Guitar

BUGERA V22
Guitar Amplifiers
All-Valve Amplier 22-Watt Class AB Valve Combo
Contact Info
Specs
Singapore
BEHRINGER Holdings (Pte) Ltd.
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Singapore 237994
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Australia
BEHRINGER Australia Pty Limited
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Blackburn,Victoria, 3130
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USA/Canada
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18912 North Creek Parkway
Suite 200
Bothell,WA 98011
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BUGERA Support
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PREAMP SECTION
Valves
Type 12AX7
Normal Input
Impedance 470 kOhms
Bright Input
Impedance 147 kOhms
Eects send
Impedance 1.2 kOhms
Eects return
Impedance 53 kOhms
Maximum input sensitivity 7 dBV
POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION
Valves 2 x EL84
Output power 22 watts, 4 Ohms
Loudspeaker connectors
Type ¼" unbalanced mono jacks
Load Impedance 4, 8, 16 Ohms switchable
Internal speaker
Type 12" Bugera, 12G70J8
Impedance 8 Ohms
Power 70 watts
POWER SUPPLY
Power consumption 72 W
Fuse 100-120 V T 1A H 250 V
220-230 V T630mA H 250 V
Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Dimensions (H x W x D) 45.3 x 57.2 x 27 cm
Weight 19 kg
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