Mesa Throttle Box, Owner'S Manual

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The GRAPHIC EQ provides for +/- 12db of boost or cut in each band of the 5 Slider pots. This makes for a very powerful response and you can
easily blow holes (cut) or add unpleasant peaks (boost) in your sound if it is not used with taste and musicality in mind.
While there are almost limitless ways to set the Sliders and craft your own signature sound, one “curve” in particular has found its place in Rock
history and this is the classic “V-Curve”. Here the center (Midrange) 750 (Hz) Slider is dipped to scoop out substantial amounts of midrange
creating a hollow sound.
Next the two Low (80 Hz) and Low Mid (240 Hz) Sliders are boosted to just above the grid line between middle and top lines to create huge
“tuned” bottom end.
And finally the Hi Mid (2200 Khz) and High (6600 Khz) Sliders are also boosted to just above the grid line between center and top lines to add
cut and harmonic layers in the top end.
There you have it... the Boogie
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V-Curve. Many iconic Artists have used this setting over the last four decades and for Heavy styles there aren’t
many things that come close to this incredible sound. And this mid-dipped curve works for other applications as well as it puts a smile on every-
thing and makes things big and exciting.
From there you will want to adjust the Sliders to fit your amp, cabinet, speakers, guitar, pickups and hands to achieve the version of this iconic
“V-Curve” sound that you like. Though we’ve given you an example that is extremely popular, there is no “right” curve here. Just experiment until
your ears and hands are happy.
NOTE: May we suggest frequently referencing a “Flat” (EQ OUT) sound as you dial for Tone as it is very easy to get an “EQ Hangover” and apply
more EQ than necessary. This especially applies to the 750Hz (center) Slider. As your ear adjusts to less and less midrange, many people
crave more and more scoop. Just remember the guitar is a midrange instrument and you will likely need some mids to cut through a mix and
sound present.
The curved bar just below the Sliders has been fitted to help protect the Sliders and prevent accidental bumping of them by the stray shoe in
performance situations.
80Hz 240 750 2200 6600
Example of Classic “Boogie V-Curve”