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INSTANT GRATIFICATION
HELPFUL HINTS
1. The Controls are powerful. You will find great performance using most of the Controls set in their middle ranges and not in the
extreme regions of their sweep. Try this approach first and venture beyond for specific needs.
2. As you increase the GAIN control – decrease the BASS control. This is a good practice throughout the Modes as it helps keep
the sounds tracking accurately and helps avoid a loose, flubby attack. It is also advisable when searching for the maximum
headroom for rhythm playing in the CLEAN mode.
3. Use the EQ Section as a seasoning element and not the main course. Dial in your sounds in the Modes with the rotary Tone
Controls first and then engage the EQ for fine-tuning. (Exception: High Gain Crunch or Metal sounds – Use Sliders set to “V”
curve or PRESET around 2:00.
4. Single 12” speaker should be connected to the 8 Ohm SPEAKER OUTPUT. Two 8 Ohm speakers should be connected to the 2
x 4 Ohm jacks (or one 4 Ohm jack if using a 2x12 wired to 4 Ohms.)
5. When using the EFFECTS LOOP, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flange, Harmonizers (virtually all “time-based” processors) and outboard
Equalizers work well at this point in your signal path. When using Overdrive pedals, Wah-Wah, Envelope Filters and most other
processors that affect the “guitar’s signal” and aren’t among those mentioned above, it is best to use them on the “front end” of
the amplifier – between the instrument and the INPUT jack. This is not a hard and fast rule and deviating will not damage the
amplifier, but the above wiring scheme will deliver the best tonal results and signal to noise ratio.
6. It is always preferable to have the combo - or extension cabinet if using a head - on the floor. This helps couple the low end and
improves both the Tone you hear and the tactile sense you feel when playing. If you need the controls up higher to more easily
reach them or want the sound to be aimed higher for projection on low stages, you might try adding an extension cabinet to your
setup. However you achieve it, your amp will sound bigger and wider with at least one cabinet in contact with the floor.
Now let’s move to the individual controls and go over how they interact to achieve the sound you’re looking for.
FrONT PANeL: CONTrOLS & FeATureS (Continued)
EQ ON
FT SW
O
O
EQ
SLIDERS
EQ
PRESET
EQ ON
PRESET
DEPTH
FT SW
SLIDERS
PRESET
SLIDERS
PRESET
5 W
15
CH 1 CH 2
25 W
SOLO
80Hz 240 750 2200 6600
1
2
1
2
EQ ON
FT SW
O
O
EQ
SLIDERS
EQ
PRESET
EQ ON
PRESET
DEPTH
FT SW
SLIDERS
PRESET
SLIDERS
PRESET
5 W
15
CH 1 CH 2
25 W
SOLO
80Hz 240 750 2200 6600
1
2
1
2
Big Crunch / Burning Lead
Sweet Clean / Howling Blues
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