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The 15W position on the Multi-Watt™ mini toggle in each Channel captures the old world magic of 15 watts running in Class A which
- along with being ultimately clippable - emphasizes a truly precious blend of warmth and lined-up, chiming harmonics at low playing
volumes.
The 30 watt setting brings aboard two more tubes while remaining in Class A while it pumps up the wattage for the perfect blend of
iconic vintage response, manageable power and sweet, smooth clip.
From there things take a leap forward in time and power to our Patented Dyna-Watt™ power in the upper 40W position. This incred-
ibly dynamic power scheme switches the wiring style to Class AB and allows the headroom to increase dramatically by unleashing a
burst of power at the instant of attack. Voltage is stored-up and released in a time-specific burst from the power supply continuously
as you play, creating punch headroom and tight-tracking authority well beyond your expectations.
The Hard-Bypassable Series Effects Loop allows you to interface outboard processing without degrading your signal for effects such as
chorus, delay flange or anything that doesn’t sound right on the “front end” (between the guitar and amp). The TA-30’s Loop works well
with both Pedal and Rackmount processors and provides ample headroom and drive to accommodate both with Toneful finesse.
All this control over both the preamp architecture and power section wiring styles combined with the simplicity of the Gain and Tone
Controls create a package that allows for instant gratification and long-term exploration. How you choose to enjoy the Trans Atlantic
is your call, but we feel confident that no matter what type of stylistic arena you find yourself in, the tools are here for you to craft your
own signature version of these classic sounds.
HELPFUL HINTS:
Cut the cable tie that holds the AC Power Cord to the Rear Tube Cover and connect it to a Grounded AC wall socket.1.
Connect the Stereo ¼” Footswitch Cable to the Front Panel ¼” jack labeled FOOTSWITCH using the supplied Stereo Cable.2.
Set the amplifier (and at least one speaker cabinet) on the floor you will be standing (or sitting on) while playing to complete the 3.
coupling circle that occurs. This will make the amplifier sound better, as well as feel better to play, because the sympathetic loop
created by the transmission from your hands to the guitar to the amp to your guitar to your hands remains unbroken.
Remember that when you are setting up the controls for Mode Switching with the Footswitch, using the controls in their middle 4.
to upper middle ranges (11:00 – 2:00) will provide the best Tone and volume levels between the Modes. This region helps the
compromise between sounds remain as small as possible.
When powering up (especially from cold), always allow the power tubes time to warm up before hitting them with high voltage 5.
(STANDBY ON and playing). Turn POWER to ON, wait at least 30 seconds, then turn STANDBY to ON.
The center mini toggle labeled FT SW provides manual access to the Channels when the Footswitch is not connected. Left calls 6.
up Channel 1, right calls up Channel 2. To use the Footswitch to access the Channels, select the FT SW (center position)
and connect the Footswitch to the jack on the left bottom of the Faceplate labeled FT SW.
A good general rule to follow; As the GAIN goes up, the BASS should come down. This will help prevent low-end flub and tubbi-7.
ness and keep the attack tracking tighter. This is especially true in the TOP BOOST Mode of Channel 1 and the TWEED Mode
of Channel 2 when searching for pushed sounds that lie somewhere between clean and dirty.
The CUT control in Channel 1 has a PULL MASTER function that allows you to run with the traditional “no master” architecture or, 8.
pull the CUT control and use that pot as a MASTER volume control for more overdriven sounds at lower playing volumes. When in
the MASTER-Active mode, the CUT control is hard-wired to a medium setting that is balanced between open and compressed.
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