DIALING IN
LOW FOCUS
The Low Focus knob on the rear panel is one of the best features on all DA products. This knob lets you focus your low frequencies and adjust the amount of lows relative to mids and highs. It is NOT a bass boost. DA’s products are tuned to the optimal frequency ranges beneficial to your place in the mix. Bass boosts are wonderful, but usually end up boosting frequencies found in your bass player’s rig, which will assuredly overpower your new low
The Low Focus knob does much, much more. As you move the knob from Low to Mid to High, you are also increasing the clarity of the amp and filling out your tone. Hence, as you move from Low to High, you’ll hear the amp get fuller with the feel of much more low end. You’ll find, however, something you’ve probably not ever had – your low E will ring at the same volume level as your high E, which is uncharacteristic of most high gain amps. So you should find that you hear the separation between notes more than you ever have giving you the clarity, punch and beef you’ve been looking for. The Mid position is a nice compromise between Low and High (obviously, right?).
Experiment and find what works for you. The original circuit design in your amp was for the High position only. Our advice is to try this position first, dial in a tone and play. Switch to the Low position WITHOUT adjusting other knobs than repeat in the Mid position. The point of refraining from adjusting front panel knobs is to get a real feel for what that control does. When you get locked in to the position you like, then adjust away!
EFFECTS LOOP
The Effects Loop is tube driven. It is wired in series and there is no need to turn it on or off. The Return jack will activate when you put a cable in it. Hence, when you plug a cable in, it turns on. When you unplug it, it’s off.
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