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Describes the dual input jacks and their compatibility with passive and active instruments.
Explains the Pre-Amp Volume control and its associated clipping indicator LED.
Details the Limiter/Leveler circuit and its control, including its tube-based operation.
Describes the Aural Enhancer circuit designed to shape bass guitar frequencies.
Explains the shelving-type tone control for boosting or cutting high frequencies.
Details controls for selecting and adjusting midrange frequencies for tone shaping.
Describes the shelving-type tone control for boosting or cutting low frequencies.
Introduces the tube overdrive effect and its "Drive" control for distortion.
Explains the sub-octave wave engine and its tone and mix controls.
Describes the analog synthesizer effect and its filter, resonance, and envelope controls.
Details the post-effects EQ section with band-pass filter controls for treble, midrange, and bass.
Explains the warm, analog chorus effect, including depth and rate controls.
Guide to connecting speaker cabinets in stereo or bridged/mono modes.
Instructions for connecting a single speaker cabinet in mono mode.
How to connect two cabinets for stereo operation.
Connecting two cabinets for bridged/mono operation with daisy-chaining.
Step-by-step guide to powering on the amplifier safely.
Instructions for connecting an instrument and achieving initial sound output.
Explains the dual-channel mode for processing clean and wet signals independently.
How to bypass all internal effects using a switch or footswitch.
How to blend external effects into the signal path.
Controls for adjusting individual power amplifier volumes and balancing channels.
Describes the headphone jack for private listening and its volume control.
Overview of the rear panel's output jacks and switches for interfacing with other gear.
Details the Tuner Out and Direct Out jacks for signal routing.
Explains the Direct Out and Mo' Bass Out balanced XLR jacks.
Describes the switch to manage ground loops for XLR outputs.
Explains the switches to pad the signal level for balanced outputs.
How engaging Dual Mode impacts the rear panel's output functions.
How external effects loops interact with the rear panel interface section.
How to send stereo signals processed externally through the Mo' Bass.
Summarizes the patching possibilities and encourages experimentation with the interface section.
Details the TRUE STEREO external effects loop for advanced routing.
Explains how Dual Mode affects the signal at the effects send jacks.
How to use the effects return jacks as inputs for external power amps.
Describes the jack for connecting an internal effects bypass footswitch.
Jack for connecting an expression pedal to control the Bassynth filter.
Details the footswitch for effect switching, presets, and MIDI output functionality.
How to select stereo or bridged/mono operation using the power amp switch.
Factors influencing the choice between stereo and mono operation.
Explanation of impedance and its effect on amplifier power delivery.
Specifies the minimum load impedance for stereo and bridged/mono modes.
Details power output capabilities at different impedances and cabinet matching.
Guidance on using Speakon and 1/4" speaker cables and connections.
Explains the purpose and rating of speaker and line fuses for protection.
Information on the preamp tube and the cooling fan system.
Guidance on safely installing the amplifier in a rack case.
Explains why the amplifier may get warm during operation and potential issues.
Refers to visual connection guides and recommended sound settings.
Answers common questions about clean/wet balance, EQ, and mode differences.
Addresses questions on heavy distortion, output selection, and MIDI functionality.
Explains resonance control, footswitch memory, and level loss in Dual Mode.
Visual representation of how signals flow through the Mo' Bass effects and outputs.
Details the two-year warranty, exclusions, and voiding conditions.
Outlines the steps for obtaining warranty service or repairs.
Explains the footswitch's capabilities for effect switching, presets, and expression pedal use.
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