Archive- Carvin VL3212S Legacy 3 Mini Stack with Slant Cabinet

           Legacy3_manual.pdf

Package Includes: 
- VL300 head 
- C212S slant-front 2 X 12 cabinet   (country-western vinyl)
- C5S speaker cable

Carvin and legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai are proud to introduce the new Legacy 3 Series Amplifiers. This 100W all-tube 3-channel amp is the result of countless hours of design and development by Carvin engineers, working closely with Steve Vai, to develop the sound Steve demands and any guitarist can appreciate. The Legacy 3's circuitry combines the best elements of the Legacy I and Legacy II, in a compact chassis. Channel 1 & 2 are the same as the original channel 1 & channel 2 circuitry found on the Legacy I. Channel 3 is a 2nd lead channel with a high gain switch. Features of the Legacy 3 include a master volume control, which controls the volume of all 3 channels without affecting preamp gain settings; a variable, footswitch controlled master boost; variable, channel-assignable reverb; and internal LED lighting which can have different colors assigned to each channel, MIDI in/through compatible with standard MIDI controllers, effect loop, bias and impedance switches, and much more. 

Carvin's relationship with Steve Vai spans almost 30 years, and Steve's first signature amp, the Legacy I, debuted 13 years ago. In 2009, the Legacy II was released, which added a third channel and master volume, with circuitry engineered specifically to suit Steve's demanding requirements. The new Legacy 3 combines the best aspects of the Legacy I and Legacy II, in a compact chassis that's lightweight and easily transportable. The Legacy 3 incorporates the original circuitry of the Legacy I on channels 1 & 2, and channel 3 is identical to channel 2, functioning as a second lead channel with a high gain switch. A master volume knob controls the volume of all 3 channels without affecting preamp gain settings. Other new features of the Legacy 3 include a variable, footswitch controlled master boost; variable, channel-assignable reverb; and internal LED lighting which can have different colors assigned to each channel. As on the Legacy II, the Legacy 3 features a MIDI input/through connector, compatible with any standard MIDI controller. An RMS power switch adjusts the output from 100W to 50W or 15W, which facilitates the overdriven tone many players look for at lower volumes. EL34 tubes produce smooth distortion, responsive sound and excellent reliability. The rear bias switch allows installation of 5881 (6L6GC) if desired. Other features, including a speaker impedance switch, effects loop, post master and new pre master loops, standby switch, presence control and treble/mid/bass controls allow the ultimate in flexibility. The Legacy 3 head is also rack-mountable with optional brackets. 

VL300 Head in optional Vai Green 

Features & Specifications:
- All-Tube, 3 Channel 100w Amp
- Rackmountable - lightest 100w in the industry
- Master Volume
- Foot switchable boost
- Ch 1 Clean Channel
- Ch 2 Drive Channel
- Ch 3 Drive Channel with high-gain switch
- Ch assignable Reverb
- 2 Effect Loops: 1 pre master & 1 post master
- MIDI In/Thru
- Red/Amber/Green backlit LEDs color changes with channel
- Output: 100/50/15 watts
- Output Imp: 4, 8, or 16 ohms
- 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 4 matched EL34 power tubes
- Optional Vai green
- Dimensions: 17" wide x 9" deep x 8.5" high
- Weight: 29 Lbs (13kgs)
- Made in USA

Specifications: 

VL300 Head: 

- All-Tube, 3 Channel 100w Amp
- Rackmountable - lightest 100w in the industry
- Master Volume 
- Foot switchable boost
- Ch 1 Clean Channel
- Ch 2 Drive Channel
- Ch 3 Drive Channel with high-gain switch
- Ch assignable Reverb
- 2 Effect Loops: 1 pre master & 1 post master
- MIDI In/Thru
- Red/Amber/Green backlit LEDs color changes with channel
- Output: 100/50/15 watts
- Output Imp: 4, 8, or 16 ohms
- 4 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 4 matched EL34 power tubes
- Dimensions: 17" wide x 9" deep x 8.5" high
- Weight: 29 Lbs (13kgs)
- Made in USA

C212S Cabinet: 

- Two Celestion Vintage 30 Speakers
- 120 watts
- 8 ohm impedance
- Metal corners
- Country Western vinyl covering
- 26 inches high X 10.25 inches deep X 17.5 inches wide
- Weight: 40 lbs.
- Made in San Diego, California 

Reviews: 

"From those sparkling yet rounded Fender-style chimes to all out high-gain mayhem, this is a versatile and very special amp...the Vai connotations notwithstanding, the Legacy 3 is packed with great tones...we can get sounds that are close to those of Mr Vai says a great deal about how sonically impressive the Legacy 3 is." 

- Guitarist UK Magazine 
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"Just replaced a Blackstar Series One Combo and a EVH 5150 combo with two VL300 Mini Stacks, Tell Steve Vai thank you"
-Thomas Symmes, IL

"The clean channel on the VL300 offers up a crisp full clean punchy sound with lots of headroom, the trio of well-voiced tone controls gets you where you are going quickly, from a Fenderish scooped-out tone to a classic even linear clean sound. Aside from the excellent Clean channel, Lead channel 2 offers up a wide variety of overdrive tones from crunchy to high-gain, all with that US-style, slightly pulled-back midrange and thicker bottom-end tone. Lead channel 3 on the Legacy really has Vai’s fingerprints all over it, with an obscene amount of buttery smooth gain and single note sustain that's nearly infinite…the notes then morph into controllable singing musical feedback. The infinite sustain produced by the combination of the Jem and the Legacy 3 is similar to guitar/amp combination with a “sustainer” pickup, but much more natural and less artificial or mechanical. Even with the Drive control dimed, the tone is not mushy, there is still nice percussive attack to each note..."
-Vintage Guitar Magazine