measures the current sent to the tube. If it is still too high, the power amp must be
checked by a service technician, and the tube may have to be replaced if it is defective.
Gain control for the Channel 2. This Control knob determines input sensitivity when
Channel 2 is active. Use it to dial in the desired amount of preamp saturation level.
Extremely high gain and volume levels in Channlel 2 mode can produce
powerful feedback. Avoid feedback squeals; they can lead to hearing loss and damage
speakers! At higher volumes, back off the Gain and Treble levels in order to prevent
unchecked feedback!
Determines the level of Channel 2
. Twist this knob to adjust
Channel 2's volume and dial in the desired balance of levels with Channel 1. Because
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CAUTION:
18 Bass
19 Middle
20 Treble
22 Volume 2
This is the preamp voicing section's passive low-frequency EQ for Channel 2 (Lead and
Hi Gain Lead mode).
This is the preamp voicing section's passive midrange EQ for Channel 2 (Lead and Hi
Gain Lead mode).
This is the preamp voicing section's passive high-frequency EQ for Channel 2 (Lead and
Hi Gain Lead mode).
To help you get acquainted with the amp's fundamental sounds, I recommend that
you set all tone controls to about the center or 12 o'clock position. For higher-gain,
high-volume lead sounds, your best bet is to turn the Treble and the Presence knob
down to prevent the pickups and speakers from generating feedback (a setting in the
9-to-1 o'clock range is recommended).
Though this passive voicing section's controls range is narrower than that of a
comparable active system, its EQ curve is tweaked specifically for its designated
purpose and will give you satisfying results. What's more, in combination with the
Presence and the Depth Punch control feature in the poweramp stage, you have heaps
of voicing options for tailoring basic sounds to taste.
Reverb intensity knob. Twist it to adjust the amount of reverb for Channel 2 (
and
). Turn the Reverb control knob clockwise to increase the effect's intensity.
The signal remains completely dry when the knob is set to the 7 o'clock position or if
Reverb is deactivated via a footswitch. You can switch the reverb unit on and off using
a Z-9 Custom Footswitch connected to the S.A.C. Port (34) or a footswitch connected
to jack (35). The reverb unit is always on if you do not plug a footswitch into the port
(34) or jack (35).
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and
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A tip from the designer:
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Lead
Hi Gain Lead
Lead
Hi Gain Lead
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