Classic Tremonti Tones with Hard-hitting V2 Upgrades
Mark Tremonti’s lunchbox-size powerhouse returns with the revamped and revised PRS MT 15 V2, supplying you with everything guitarists loved about the original with enhanced Lead channel control. Engineered to excel in heavy applications but with far-reaching sonic versatility to take on any genre, the MT 15 V2 begins with six preamp tubes that grant this amp five gain stages. This hard-hitting configuration supercharges the amp’s Lead channel with an almost limitless level of saturation on tap, while the V2 addition of a push-pull Overdrive knob slices out two gain stages for crunchy mid-gain punch. Flip the channel switch or stomp on the footswitch to engage the Clean channel’s crisp, clear, and harmonically dense voice, which covers everything from pristine chime to old-school grit when you engage the push-pull Boost knob. Both of these channels include independent 3-band EQs, further bolstered by a global Presence knob and a Master Volume for the Lead channel. Finally, the MT 15 V2’s rear panel seals the deal with a collection of handy utility features, including a tube-powered effects loop and a 7-watt half-power switch that gives you the power to achieve cranked tube saturation at living-room-appropriate volumes.
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From crystalline cleans to pummeling grit and grind
Like the original MT 15, this V2 iteration packs two flexible channels that cover a seriously wide range of sonic ground — no surprise, considering this amplifier’s namesake is famous for paint-peeling leads, pristine clean riffs, and everything in between. Moreover, Sweetwater’s tone chasers champion the MT 15 V2’s powerful channel-specific 3-band EQs, the global Presence knob, and the Lead channel’s Master Volume.
- Clean channel: Crisp, dynamic, and packed full of chime, the MT 15 V2’s Clean channel sings with a sweet and balanced tone that serves as a perfect sonic complement to the amp’s more aggressive flavors. What’s more, this channel also features a push-pull Boost knob that injects your signal with enough grit to cover classic crunch tones.
- Lead channel: This channel unleashes the MT 15 V2’s preamp tubes in all their gritty glory, supplying you with a tight low-end punch and sharp treble definition even when your signal is slathered with thundering gain. Plus, the Lead channel leverages a push-pull Overdrive setting that cuts out two gain stages and revoices the amp’s low-end response for crunchy mid-gain attitude.
Five fire-breathing gain stages
The PRS MT 15 V2 packs a whopping six preamp tubes into its compact lunchbox chassis, resulting in five hard-hitting gain stages before the Master Volume. This saturation-rich arrangement puts everything from harmonically complex cleans to grinding, metal-ready riffage at your command with the simple twist of a knob. A set of 5881 (or 6L6GC-S TR) power tubes rounds it all out to deliver 15 watts of vibrant valve tone. And remember, these are tube watts, so the MT 15 V2’s 15-watt rating can get seriously loud. Luckily, PRS equipped this pint-size powerhouse with a half-power switch on the back to switch into a more studio- and living-room-friendly 7-watt mode.
Tube-driven effects loop
From his searing riffs to his soaring solos, Mark Tremonti almost always tweaks his tone with just a touch of subtle delay to space out his sound. Fittingly, the MT 15 V2 boasts a top-of-the-line tube-driven effects loop to accommodate all manner of time-based and modulation effects without coloring your preamp tone. Whether you’re locking in your favorite reverb pedal or mirroring Mark’s always-on delay tone, the MT 15 V2’s tube-driven effects loop has you covered.
PRS MT 15 V2 Features:
- V2 iteration of PRS’s modern-classic MT 15 Mark Tremonti amp head
- V2 adds a push-pull Overdrive control on the Lead channel that cuts out 2 gain stages for crunchy mid-gain tones
- 6 preamp tubes supply 5 gain stages for rich, dense, and dynamic saturation
- 2 power amp tubes provide 15W of power that can be easily split into 7W with the rear-panel half-power switch
- 2-ch design, with included footswitch and front-mounted Lead/Clean switch
- Clean channel delivers crisp, warm, and chiming clean tones, with a push-pull Boost control to capture gritty old-school rock bark
- Lead Channel sings with valve-powered saturation, supplying everything from crunchy rhythms to gain-drenched chug to Tremonti-style soaring lead tones
- Tube-powered FX loop is perfect for locking in your favorite time-based and modulation FX
- Multiple speaker jacks to accommodate a wide variety of cabs
- Compact form factor is perfect for gigging musicians
