FRONT PANEL: Controls & Features (Continued)
SOLO CONTROL: (Continued)
If the power section is either not a part of the sound (super quiet), or producing all its rated
wattage (super loud), there is very little signal for the
SOLO Control to work with. By using the Footswitch and selecting SOLO, a
pre-settable boost in overall level is possible on the fly...giving you some control over your level when it’s time to step out. Engineers
may give you a bit of a frown the first time you use it...but isn’t it time you heard yourself. It might even prevent them from punishing
you with the dreaded monitor or sidefill version of your tone.
There are two A.C. power selections available in your Stiletto head and each is equally important when
looking for a particular sound. “
SPONGY” works like a built in Variac, reducing all the internal voltages for a true vintage feeling and
that extraordinary “brown sound.” Power is reduced somewhat too, making it easier to achieve an overdriven power sound, especially
when the RECTIFIER SELECT switch is set to the TUBE RECTIFIER TRACKING position.
Using either Stiletto Head in the
SPONGY power setting will also extend tube life and overall
reliability, while still producing enough power to work many of your gigs...and all of your record
-
ing needs!
With the Stiletto POWER SELECT switch in the BOLD position, maximum power, clean
headroom and volume are obtained.
Perfect for set breaks... this toggle switch also serves an even more important purpose. In the Standby position
the tubes are at idle so that during power up they may warm up before being put to use. Before Power is switched on make sure the
STANDBY switch is in the Standby position.
Wait at least 30 seconds and then flip the STANDBY switch to the ON position. This prevents tube problems
and increases their toneful life substantially.
This switch delivers the A.C. power to the Stiletto. Make sure the unit is grounded (all three terminals of the A.C. power
cord must be connected whenever possible to avoid injury to the user as well as to the unit) and that the proper voltage is present.
Follow the cold start procedure described in the ON/ STANDBY section above when powering up your new Stiletto.
Now that we’ve covered the Front Panel Controls & Features, let’s spin around to the back side and go through the
features that call the Rear Panel home as there is more valuable and intuitive shaping power available there.
BOLD
SPONGY
ON
STANDBY
ON
POWER
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