VHT Special 6 Ultra 6W 1x12 Hand-Wired Tube Guitar Combo Amp

I bought this amp based on it's features, reviews, and it's manageable size. I previously owned a Blues Jr which was great as well, but I like how this amp breaks up sooner, has great tone and more flexibility. As far as cleans go, this amp compares favorably, I'd say 90% as pleasing as my Blues Jr or Vox AC10, and that is close enough for me. However,this one has more useable gain and a great price. I don't use tons or Reverb, but it would be nice if the VHT had it.

My first tube amp purchase is the VHT special 6 ultra. I knew I wanted a practice size tube amp, and bought this based on price point, positive reviews, and ability to modify features. I was not able to play it before buying, but guitar center's awesome return policy makes it risk free. I can say that the amp definitely has a "dark" tone to it. I have a Les Paul, which is an inherently dark guitar, due to the humbuckers. At first, I struggled to find a tone I was completely satisfied with. Internet forums suggest tube swaps, or possibly speaker changes to brighten the tone. This is easily done with this amp. I was considering these options, when I happened upon another key to unlocking this sweet little amp's potential. I purchased a Maxon OD808 overdrive pedal. Ran it into the front of the amp, and the tone control allows me to brighten the tone perfectly. Like I stated, there are other possible solutions to the tone issue. If you are considering this amp, you should know about this characteristic of the amp, especially if you have a humbucker type guitar. But don't take this a negative, there are great tones to be enjoyed here. The clean channel is very articulate, and touch sensitive. The amp appears to be very well made, and feels high quality. I do not know how loud it can get (yet), but it is plenty loud. Definitely not only a bedroom amp. Lots of features make it a great value. It's a keeper!

Bought this for home use as a pedal platform amp and in that capacity, it's really a nice little amp and surprisingly loud for 6 watts, although much more past 12:00 and it breaks up, but in a cool Princeton way.

I replaced a solid state, modeling amp with the Special 6 Ultra, and I couldn't be happier. I did add an older Pod to the effects loop, which works great. My use is for in home, individual practice.

This is a really great hand wired amp. you can modify it to your liking by changing the wiring and adding tubes. It sounds amazing stock though.

Upgraded from a Fender Mustang IIIv2 to the VHT Special 6 Ultra. Still have stock tubes and the difference is amazing! VERY loud amp for home use. Great clean headroom for pedals and with the Ultra channel, you can get plenty of gain. Effects loop sounds great too. Would definitely recommend this amp!