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The following setting suggestions will help you find your signature tone. They are designed to get you close to the sound
you are looking for. You take it from there. (If a particular control is not shown, then it doesn’t apply to the sound setting.)
S U G G E S T E D T o N E S E T T I N G S
CLEAN RHYTHM / COUNTRY GUITAR: Rhythm Channel. These settings are good for clean sounds including rhythm guitar,
country lead guitar, and funky/chunky rhythm sounds. Usually, country guitar is a brighter, more treble-edged sound. The
bottom end depends on what type of guitar you are using. Rhythm guitar is commonly a clean, full sound, using a little less
treble than the country sound and a bit more midrange.
MEDIUM–GAIN ROCK & BLUES: Lead Channel. This setting is particularly useful in blues or classic rock songs. It is good
for leads, rhythm parts, and power chords. You need to switch to the lead channel to make these settings work. Blues,
depending on the guitar you use, usually adds treble but with more midrange and a “fat” bottom end. Adjust the gain control
to the amount of distortion you desire.
ALTERNATIVE / HARDER EDGED ROCK: Lead Channel. Whether used for rhythm or lead sounds, this setting will allow
you to “cut” through the drums and get you heard. If you need more “grunge”, increase the gain control for more distortion.
This style of music requires a slightly thinner, harder edged tone that’s full of midrange. Less reverb is required, as it tends
to muddy up faster songs.
HEAVY METAL / MAXIMUM CRUNCH: Lead Channel. A good starting point for the “notched-out middle” sounds associated
with metal and heavy, alternative music. Adjust the Treble, Bass, and Reverb to taste. Usually, for a rhythm tone, you want
to have more bottom end. Less for leads. Distortion is an integral part of this style of music, so crank up the Gain.
