POWER
STANDBY
10 WATTS
ON
ON
30 WATTS
17
16
15
14
8. Gain
The Gain control adjusts the amount of Channel 2's overdrive or distortion. Low
settings, counter clockwise, will deliver a clean sound on the edge of break-up.
As the Gain control is increased clockwise the sound will become more overdriven
moving through beautiful crunch tones.
9. Voice
The 2-position Voice switch completely reconfigures the interstage prevoicing
emphasis circuit to give either a 'Warm' or 'Bright' response.
10. Bass
This control affects the low frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the amount
of bass present.
11. Middle
This control affects the mid range frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the
amount of mid present.
12. Treble
This control affects the hig-end frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the
amount of treble present.
13. Volume
This controls the volume of Channel 2. Turning it clockwise increases the volume. At
low volume levels the amplifier will produce exquisite, bell-like clean tones that are
definitively Class A in their character. As the volume is increased the tone becomes
fatter and more compressed as the power valves reach saturation. Further increases
in volume produce a wonderful tone as the power amplifier valves move into full
distortion. This type of valve power amplifier clipping produces the most natural
guitar distortion of all which reacts to every nuance of the guitarist's playing style.
Master
14. Power Indicator Light
The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
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ARTISAN 30H
H A N D W I R E D
A M P L I F I E R
0
10
0
10
VOLUME
TREBLE
13
12
CHANNEL 2
BRIGHT WARM
0
10
0
10
0
MIDDLE
BASS
VOICE
GAIN
11
10
9
8
15. Power Amplifier Mode Switch – 10 Watts / 30 Watts
This switch changes the power amplifier from triode mode (10 Watts) to pentode
mode (30 Watts).
In triode mode the tone is round and bluesy with a mellow top end for laid back
soloing. The triode mode also has the benefit of producing more saturated distortion
tones at lower output levels which makes this mode ideal for recording and practice.
The pentode mode produces a more dynamic feel and is louder and more punchy
than the triode mode. This setting is recommended for dynamic clean sounds and
pushier sounding crunch tones. This is a great setting for rehearsals and small club
gigs.
See the Modes of Operation Table below for the different configurations possible.
Modes of Operation Table
Mode
Preamplifier
1
Channel 1
2
Channel 2
3
Channel 1
4
Channel 2
5
Channel 1 / Channel 2
6
Channel 1 / Channel 2
16. Standby
This switch applies the H.T. (High Tension) voltage required to produce sound.
Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds after the Power switch (17) and off at
least 30 seconds before the Power switch. During short breaks in playing use just
this switch to turn 'off' and 'on' the amplifier's output.
17. Power
This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. You should always turn this
switch on before turning on the Standby switch (16).
HI
CHANNEL 1
3
2
4
1
5
10
0
10
BASS SHAPE
TONE
LO
7
6
5
4
Power Amplifier Mode Setting
Triode
Triode
Pentode
Pentode
Triode
Pentode
HI
0
10
VOLUME
LO
3
2
1
Description
EF86 / 10W
ECC83 / 10W
EF86 / 30W
ECC83 / 30W
Blended 10W
Blended 30W
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