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CT4-B PRE-AMP 

Your guitar may be fitted with any of the following pre-amps.
Please refer to the separate pre-amp information for operation
and specifications.

CT-4B pre-amp features

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The CT4B pre-amp is designed for ease of use and purity of
tone. The CT4B consists of 3 bands of graphic EQ tone
control, a volume control slider and a built-in chromatic tuner.

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The 3 band EQ provides control over the bass (LOW),
midrange (MID) and treble (HIGH) frequency response. 
With the sliders set at the midpoint (0) the electric signal
from the guitar is evenly balanced across the frequency
range. The desired tone is then dialed in by using the sliders
to add or subtract frequency response as desired. 
Each frequency control slider will raise or lower the band
response by +/-5db.

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The volume slider adjusts the output volume of the pre-amp.

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The convenient built-in chromatic tuner is extremely accurate
and very easy to use. The tuner is activated by pressing the
TUNER POWER button. To tune your instrument, simply pluck
any open string. The tuner will then display the name of the
note that has the closest frequency of the string played. 
The amount of deviation from the note (higher or lower) is
displayed by red arrows indicating sharp or flat.

When only the green center light illuminates, the note indicated 
in red has reached precise tuning. When the guitar is unplugged,
the TUNER POWER switch acts as on and off. Your CT4B tuner 
is also capable of being calibrated to frequencies other than
standard A440.

When the PITCH button is pressed, the frequency that is currently
set will be shown by a flashing red light above the frequency
number. While the reference light is flashing, press the Pitch
repeatedly to set the desired reference pitch.

With each press of the button, the reference pitch will increase 
by 1Hz increments from 440Hz to 445Hz. Once the pitch has
reached 445Hz, the next press will decrease the pitch to 438Hz.
When the button operation is stopped, the reference pitch is set
and the tuner will stand by for tuning.

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Страница 1: ...B R I N G I T T O L I F E www takamine co uk Owners Manual ...

Страница 2: ...t levels of flexibility are compensated for by subtly varying the dimensions of the bracing And whilst we ve always held the traditional skills of the luthier in the highest esteem we ve never been afraid to advance the art of guitar building by embracing new technology and ideas These guitars incorporated the first incarnation of the now legendary palathetic pickup which set the standard for the ...

Страница 3: ...nning new palathetic pickups 1986 The first Natural Series guitar is launched and receives plaudits the world over 1987 Takamine introduces its first Limited Edition model to celebrate 25 years of master luthiery 1988 The Takamine Parametric EQ pre amp is launched and immediately becomes the standard by which others are judged 1989 Takamine develop the replaceable pre amp package system featuring ...

Страница 4: ...fitting hard case for carrying and storing If travelling by air slacken off the strings as changes in temperature and altitude can damage the top or neck if tuned to pitch If possible take as hand luggage Keep your guitar clean use a soft clean cloth and avoid any polish that might be slightly abrasive Take special care with satin finishes Changing strings regularly or as soon as they loose accura...

Страница 5: ...itarists and retains optimum volume and tone When changing strings do not wind on too many turns 3 or 4 is usually sufficient with wound strings and 4 to 5 turns on plain Too many string windings can cause tuning stability problems If you are changing to a different gauge of string it may be necessary to adjust the truss rod to balance the change in stress on the neck to restore the previous actio...

Страница 6: ...er if necessary Care must be taken as the action cannot be properly raised afterwards without replacing either of these integral parts Again an authorised retailer or guitar technician should be able to make adjustments Takamine do not guarantee guitars against string or fret buzz because the action is set too low If you wish to have a very low action set on your guitar this can usually be done bu...

Страница 7: ...ry easy to use The tuner is activated by pressing the TUNER POWER button To tune your instrument simply pluck any open string The tuner will then display the name of the note that has the closest frequency of the string played The amount of deviation from the note higher or lower is displayed by red arrows indicating sharp or flat When only the green center light illuminates the note indicated in ...

Страница 8: ...hooses the depth of effect the tube places on the signal generated by the proven Takamine Palathetic pickup With this knob the player can choose from a high degree of CUT for aggressive strumming expanded sweetness and harmonic density with fatter lows and rounder highs or levels of rewarding richness for finger style players An auxiliary input jack and volume knob which can control an additional ...

Страница 9: ... pre amp has been activated If the LED glows dimly this indicates that the battery level is low and due for a change Additional features of the TK 40 pre amp EQ Bypass Bypassing EQ is desirable in some studio or live environments where external EQ is preferable It s also useful in that it allows you to compare your EQ adjustments to your unaffected amplified tone With the switch in the depressed p...

Страница 10: ...lt in Class A pre amp make for superb noiseless performance whether in the studio or on stage It s also highly resistant to acoustic feedback which of course is just what you need for playing live You can choose to run the TRI AX in either active or passive modes When connected to the Cool Tube select passive mode and use the Cool Tube s Aux control to blend with the Palathetic pickup for a greatl...

Страница 11: ...s are sold all over the world Just bear in mind that changes in humidity will almost certainly affect the action neck settings once adapted to the new environment Adjustments may be needed Avoid the jungle Q I think my guitar needs a service any suggestions A There are plenty of very competent guitar makers around and it would be best to take it with you to demonstrate problems Try the shop where ...

Страница 12: ...ATION Model Serial No Purchased from Date Other information This owners manual is produced by Korg U K It is for general guidance only No liability is accepted for misuse or misinterpretation of its content Takamine may change or upgrade model specifications LUTHIER S CHECKLIST Each and every guitar that passes through our warehouse is individually checked by qualified luthiers to ensure they meet...

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