![]() Not long after, I found one on eBay, an open box item from an online store. I'd read about it here on TDPRI, and once I plugged into it, I knew. My first 15R as a $40 pawn shop find about 8 and a half years ago, the older black grill cloth, MiK versions. If I come across another in perfect working order and reasonably good cosmetic condition priced at $100 or less, I won't hesitate to buy a fourth Pathfinder. ![]() Just be glad we live on opposite sides of the world, because otherwise I'd be your competition for snapping up one of these gems. Oh, and I do have 3 PF15Rs, all bone stock. I turn the amp towards me on stage like a monitor. In the past, I put a mic in front of the cab, which worked fine, but the Line Out sounds just as good coming through the PA speakers, and it's a much simpler set up. At larger venues and/or outdoor gigs, I use the Line Out from the rear panel to a PA. It's Pathfinder all the way.Īnd the settings I use are the same for the majority of my gigs: Gain at 9 o'clock, Volume at 10, Boost switch off. I have a couple of Fishman Loudbox amps for acoustic/electric playing, but I no longer own any other amp for electric guitar. The Pathfinder 15R is my amp of choice for.well, I started to say "gigging," but really it's my choice for home as well. Now, where will I find my third pathfinder as I only have two! He shook his head saying he has heard millions of guitar amps in his time but nothing touches the sound of my PF15.ĭon't be fooled, this is no toy. I am working with a very experienced bass player who has been around longer than I have & he said "I can't believe the clear sound and sustain the amp is producing" he then asked what the power was, I told him 15 watts, he said shaking his head no way! He then asked what volume did I have it on? I tilted the amp towards him showing him my settings on the PF which are always the same, gain on 3 (at 9 O'clock) and the volume on 4 (at 10 O'clock) with the boost switched off. Since I bought two of these beauties, I took my modded PF15R with the numerous mods I did to many jazz rehersals and a couple of jazz gigs to see if I feel the same love as I did when I bought theses amps.īeing super light weight having lugged in my younger years the hernia inducing Marshall heads and quadboxes with Les Pauls in heavy steel flight cases weighing more than a 747, my PF15 suits my older jazz and blues style gigs perfectly being light weight portable & great sounding. Plus power indicator LED.Most amps seem to lose their appeal after the honeymoon period is over. On/Off switch for mains (AC) power to amplifier. Reverb Control (Only on Pathfinder 15R.) This control enables you to vary the level of the built-in spring Reverb.Controls the intensity of the built in tremolo. You can also control the tremolo function remotely with the optional VFS2 Footswitch. Controls the speed at which the built in tremolo oscillates. Adjusts the lower frequencies or bass in your tone, from warm and light at one extreme to dark and heavy at the other. Adjusts the higher frequencies or treble in your tone, from soft and full at one extreme to bright and cutting at the other. ![]() Lower the level when setting the Gain control high for distortion. You can turn this function on and off remotely with the optional VFS2 Footswitch. ![]() Set higher for crunch and distortion sounds and lower for cleaner tones. Standard 1/4" jack for guitar connection. Call GAK now for product info, advice and the Best Prices - 01273 665400 The Pathfinder 15R also features an onboard Spring Reverb system with a Reverb control that adjusts the level of the effect. In addition to a Headphone output that mutes the internal speaker for 'silent' practice, the rear panel also has a specially filtered Line Out jack for recording/live work and an External Speaker output as well. The Pathfinder 15R produces 15 Watts of power that drives a specially voiced 8" VOX Bulldog speaker. Both the Gain Boost and the built-in Tremolo are footswitchable via an optional, VOX VFS2 dual footswitch, offering you even more performance power. Its distinctive, maroon coloured top panel features a Gain Boost switch plus controls for Volume, Gain, Treble, Bass, Tremolo Speed and Tremolo Depth. The Pathfinder 15R houses a wonderful sounding, vintage Tremolo effect and is extremely versatile when it comes to tone. Like other family members, it sports typical VOX characteristics like basket-weave vinyl, diamond grille cloth, white piping, gold beading and, of course, 'chicken head' pointer knobs. With the classic good looks of its bigger brothers, the new 15-Watt, 1 x 8" Pathfinder 15R combo packs a profusion of VOX style and sound into a highly compact and affordable package.
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