Connect your favorite guitar to the instrument input jack. Flip the power switch “ON” while leaving the STANDBY
switch set to “STANDBY”. (It’s always a good idea to practice this start up procedure) as at least 30 seconds of warm-up time lessens
the shock on cold power tubes, thus prolonging their life substantially. Next - set the controls per the example below:
The BLUE ANGEL provides two instrument inputs identified as INPUTS 1 and 2. The “normal” input to use in most
cases would be INPUT 1. INPUT 2 may be used to obtain a “cleaner” sound as it has a sensitivity pad built into it. This pad also slightly
alters the higher frequencies making them a bit breathier and hollow. Experiment with INPUT 2 as you may find it’s effect to your liking.
Flip the STANBY switch to the ON position and while listening to the BLUE ANGEL, rotate the PROGRESSIVE LINKAGE switch
to dial up some of the sweetest blues sounds you’ve ever heard. As always, experimentation leads to finding many different sounds
and understanding the controls along with the way they interact, can make this much easier and more fun. Now lets get specific!
This is by far the most powerful control in the amp. It not only determines the overall Volume amount,
shape and sensitivity of the amp...but it is also a powerful Tone control. Generally speaking, whatever is dialed here ultimately
determines the ANGEL’S personality. Set low, it allows cleaner, brighter sounds with en-
hanced dynamic response, especially in the higher frequencies. Set high the whole personal-
ity of the amp becomes darker, fatter and more overdriven. In the BLUE ANGEL we worked
hard to make sure the entire range of Volume available is usable and more importantly, musi-
cal. Don’t think for a moment that this simple one knob layout limits you as to the amount and
texture of Volume. Long neurotic hours were spent to ensure the ranges of Volume were
stylistically accurate.
This would be a good time to mention that most of the great sounds can be found by setting the VOLUME control moderately. Use of
moderation here will reduce the likelihood of pesky tube microphonic problems ever occuring.
CONTROLS:
INPUTS
VOLUME
1
2
FAT
BRIGHT
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POWER
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ON ON
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PROGRESSIVE
LINKAGE
INPUTS
VOLUME
1
2
FAT
BRIGHT
POWER-UP:
INPUTS:
VOLUME: (Gain)
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