Statesman Series
1. Connections & Operating Elements
Front side, from right to left:
INPUT:
Input for guitar.
TWANG:
Switches the clean channel from classic British tonal character to the
VOLUME:
Regulates the volume and saturation of the CLEAN channel. Saturated crunch sounds can be generated with higher volume settings (depending on the guitar’s output level).
Back side, from left to right:
Illustration: DUAL EL84
REVERB BALANCE:
Regulates the ratio of reverberation between the CLEAN and DRIVE channels.
CHANNEL SELECT switch:
The illuminated pushbuttons serve for manually switching between CLEAN (amber) and DRIVE (red) channels. This switching function is executable via foot switch.
BOOST:
Boosts selected frequency ranges in the DRIVE channel. Even more creamy sounds will be achieved this way. This switching function is executable via foot switch.
GAIN:
Regulates the degree of overdrive in the DRIVE channel.
MASTER:
Regulates the volume of the DRIVE channel.
EQ:
Common BASS, MID and TREBLE controllers for both channels. MID and TREBLE have a reciprocal influence on each other (as is usually and desirable with tube amps): A
REVERB:
Regulates the overall intensity of the integrated Accutronics® spring reverb. The spring reverb is also capable of being activated via foot switch.
FX-LOOP:
External effects can be
FOOT SWITCHES:
The Statesman offers connections for two double foot switches (e.g. Hughes & Kettner
EXTERNAL SPEAKER:
Jack for connection of loudspeaker boxes whose total impedance is in between 8 ohm and 16 ohms. The internal loudspeaker thus remains in operation; the connection is in parallel to the internal speaker. The two models STM 112 (1 x 12”, 60 Watt, 8 Ohm) and the larger STM 212 (2 x 12”, 120 Watt, 16 Ohm) are optimally suitable in terms of sound.
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