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Vintage Vacuum Tube Amps Earthquake - NY Amp Show

Listen to the demo of VVT's Earthquake 5.1. Switchable power tubes - go from EL34s to 6L6 with the flip of a switch. Blend Clean and Overdrive, with Reverb. Plus a look at the Rick Derringer signature amp.

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Listen to the demo of VVT's Earthquake 5.1. Switchable power tubes - go from EL34s to 6L6 with the flip of a switch. Blend Clean and Overdrive, with Reverb. Plus a look at the Rick Derringer signature amp.
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