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Mesa/Boogie Stiletto User Manual

Mesa/Boogie Stiletto
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Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeTube Amplifier
Channels2
Preamp Tubes5 x 12AX7
ReverbNo
RectifierSolid State
EQBass, Mid, Treble
Inputs1 x 1/4"
FootswitchIncluded (Channel Switching)
Effects LoopYes (Series)

Summary

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Amplifier Overview

Preamp Modes Explained

Details the three modes for Channel 1 (Fat Clean, Tite Clean, Crunch) and Channel 2 (Crunch, Tite Gain, Fluid Drive).

Power Section Features

Explains the Power Select switch for 50W/100W operation and its impact on tone and headroom.

Rectifier Tracking and Bold/Spongy Features

Describes the patented features for tuning power section response and feel.

Front Panel Controls and Features

Channel 1 Modes

Details the gain structure and tonal characteristics of Channel 1's Fat Clean, Tite Clean, and Crunch modes.

Channel 2 Modes

Explains the higher gain modes for Channel 2: Crunch, Tite Gain, and Fluid Drive.

Gain Control Functionality

Describes the Gain control's function and its three tonal regions for shaping sound character.

Tone Controls: Treble, Mid, Bass

Details the Treble, Mid, and Bass controls, their placement in the signal path, and their tonal impact.

Presence and Master Controls

Explains the Presence control's high-frequency voicing and the Master control's role in overall level and effects loop.

Channel Select and Power Select

Covers the Channel Select switch and Power Select (50W/100W) for tonal shaping and performance.

Output and Solo Controls

Details the Output Control for overall volume and the Solo Control for performance boosts.

Switches: Bold/Spongy, Standby, Power

Explains the function of the Bold/Spongy, Standby, and Power switches for tone and operation.

Rear Panel Connections and Features

Slave Output and Speaker Jacks

Describes the Slave output for external processing and speaker jacks for cabinet connection.

External Switch and FX Loop

Details the external switch ports for channel/solo control and the series effects loop.

FX Return as Power Amp Input

Explains how to use the FX Loop Return jack as an input for using the amp as a power amp.

Rectifier Select: Diodes/Tube Tracking

Covers the Rectifier Select switches for choosing between diode and tube rectification for tonal variation.

AC Receptacle and Fuse

Details the AC power receptacle and fuse replacement procedures for safety and operation.

Factory Sample Settings

Personal Settings Page

Tube Noise and Microphonics

Pre-Amp Tube Problem Diagnosis

Speaker Impedance Matching and Hook-up

Impedance and Mismatching

Explains amplifier impedance handling and the effects of mismatching speaker loads.

Cabinet Impedance and Wiring

Details how to calculate cabinet impedance and the methods for wiring speakers.

Bias Adjustment Explained

Understanding Vacuum Tubes: Triodes, Pentodes & Irishmen

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