Hughes & Kettner MK II manual Connections and Control Features, AMP 3 Modern Gain

TRIAMP MK II - MANUAL

AMP 3 – MODERN GAIN

'Truth in distortion' is a major consideration when buying an amp. An absolute prerequisite for any top amp is that it preserves the guitar's own characteristic sound - rather than making all guitars sound more or less alike - and the tone must remain well defined no matter how high you set the gain. Only a handful of amps make the grade, and AMP 3 is certainly a leading member of this elite club.

CHANNEL A is based on the Hughes & Kettner® Duotone’s Overdrive channel. Brutally honest and direct, its hair-trigger response reacts instantly to even subtle changes in your picking attack and the slightest twist of your guitar’s volume knob. Though this lead channel was built for the veteran axe slinger who believes great tone is well worth fighting for, it’s also the bee’s knees for pounding out big & beefy power chords.

110% rock ‘n’ roll indeed!

CHANNEL B pumps out high-gain American-style sound of the more merciless variety. New Metal merchants and Drop-D acolytes will swoon at the sound of this channel’s hot, huge and downright nasty distortion, while well-rounded players will appreciate the extra hues in their lead tone palette.

2.0 CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL FEATURES

2.1MAINS CONNECTION AND MAINS INPUT VOLTAGE SETTING

TriAmp® MK II ships in two versions rated for 110/120V and 220-240V, respectively. The rating stamped on the mains socket (figure) indicates the version type. Both models offer two operating voltages that are selected using the voltage selector integrated in the mains socket. Before connecting TriAmp® MK II to the mains power supply, ensure that the mains voltage matches the voltage rating

appearing in the voltage selector window. This value is legible when the amp is in the standard operating position, that is, placed right side up. The upright number indicates

the currently selected voltage, and the inverted number indicates the

alternative voltage.

Check also the fuse ratings to ensure

they match the ratings indicated on the rear panel.

NOTE:

Voltage selection and fuse replacement may be performed by experienced service technicians only. Accordingly, the following notes are addressed exclusively to service technicians!

•Use a small flat screwdriver to remove the voltage selector from the mains socket.

•If the fuse is defective, replace it with a fuse bearing the specified rating.

•Turn the voltage selector and insert it back into the port so that the desired mains voltage rating is legible and appears at the top left (next to the "Voltage Setting" arrow).

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