Airline GVC-9045A - Normal preset

Close · 78/100 confidence. Most values readable. Minor gaps filled by inference from similar circuits.

The Airline GVC-9045A is a higher-powered Japanese-built solid-state Airline combo from the early-to-mid 1970s, designed for gigging on a budget. Its circuit provides two channels — clean and lead — with separate EQ and volume controls, reflecting the growing demand for gain-staging options in the rock era. The solid-state output section delivers a firm, consistent clean tone and a buzzy, compressed overdrive. Despite its limitations by boutique standards, the GVC-9045A was a practical working amp for players who needed volume without the cost of a major-brand amp.

Schematic-derived preset files for 16 Fractal and Line 6 modelers: Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, Axe-Fx III, FM3, FM9, and the full Helix family (Floor, LT, Rack, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL, Native).

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