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Gain (with channel-select Push-Switch)
Although it's labeled "Gain," this control does a lot more than determine how loud
Channel 2 is. It regulates the Preamp's volume and works with the Master to set the
level and distortion amount. A simple rule of thumb is, the higher the Gain is set, the
more distortion you get. The push switch selects which channel is active. Its circuitry is
designed so that you don't hear a loud pop or click when the channel is changed.
Bass
The "chunk" and support that form the backbone of your tone come from this control.
Its effect on your overall sound will be different at high and low volumes due to the
speaker's characteristics and how much distortion you use. The bass EQ curve has
been specially tailored to complement the maximum bass response of the RIVERA
Knucklehead 412-Cab (T/B) speaker enclosures.
Middle (with scoop Pull-Switch)
The midrange circuit provides the "meat" that fills out your sound. Two notch
frequencies are available-550Hz (when pushed in), and 750 Hz (when pulled out).
Notch is the hinge point of the Bass and Treble controls. Think of it as a valley between
two mountains on a graph. Turning the knob alters the depth of that notch, letting you
dramatically change the overall voicing of your tone. Vintage Tweed and Plexi British is
typically at 550 Hz. Modern lead sounds are often EQ’d in the studio to 750 Hz dip.
Adjust to your taste.
Treble
Whether you're looking for edge, slash, or just a little shimmer, this knob's for you. Like
the Bass control, the apparent effect of the Treble changes with the loudness and
distortion you dial in.
Master (with Push Boost switch)
Think of the Master as a sort of governor that sets the maximum loudness for the
channel. Also, think of it as the second half of what the Gain knob does. With the Gain
turned down and the Master up, there's less distortion than if you crank up the Gain and
set the Master lower. The Master control comes after all distortion and tone-shaping on
Channel 2, so its level doesn't have a bearing on your basic tone. When you push the
Boost switch on Channel 2, it adds a whole range of harmonics, and not just gain. This
is easy to hear by playing a power chord and comparing its sound with the switch
pushed in and pulled out. With the switch activated, the tone blooms, going from fat to
ferocious.
Channel 3
Channel 3 shares the EQ with Channel 2, but is a different texture of distortion and gain.
A extra section of a Preamp Tube is switched into the circuit for Channel 3. Identical in
controls, EQ, and features, it's difference lies in it's internal circuitry and distortion
textures. Different music can at time require a different fabric of harmonics and
textures. Many players have said that the tone is more greasy and more hard-core.
Like Channel 2, all of the descriptions of the features and the instructions for their usage
apply. Because of the extra tube stages involved in the circuits, the attack and
compression response also differs from Channel 2. Just try it and you will hear.
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