Connections And Control Features; Front Panel - Hughes & Kettner Tube Meister 36 Notice D'utilisation

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Connections and Control Features

The TubeMeister 36 features three channels with
dedicated GAIN and MASTER controls. Think
of GAIN and MASTER as the yin and yang of
sound-shaping for all three channels. The best way
to probe the channels' many sonic possibilities is to
experiment. We recommend that you set the POWER
SOAK to five-watt mode and all knobs to the 12
o'clock position. Then adjust GAIN/MASTER
settings at will to get a taste of the very different
flavors of preamp and power tube distortion. The
further you back off the MASTER knob, the drier the
amp's sound. The further you turn the knob up, the
juicier the power tube distortion. All of TubeMeister
36's channels are very responsive to the input signal.
You can conjure a remarkably diverse range of sounds
simply by varying your choice of pickup and adjusting
the guitar's volume knob.
NOTE: Be advised that you cannot mute the
TubeMeister 36 by turning the MASTER knob all the
way down (to the far left position). If you wish to play
at very soft levels, we recommend that you attenuate
the amp's overall output by selecting five-watt or one-
watt mode (see POWER SOAK) rather than backing
the MASTER volume way down.
To avoid very loud and unwelcome surprises, make
a habit of backing the Volume knob of the guitar
connected to the TUBEMEISTER all the way down
before switching on the amp.

1.1 Front Panel

POWER/ON
Set this switch to ON to get the mains power
flowing. The amp lights up and the tubes will begin
to heat up.
PLAY/STANDBY Switch
Give the tubes about 30 seconds to get toasty; then
you can flip the STANDBY switch to PLAY. The
amp is now ready to operate. When taking a short
break from playing, please use the STANDBY switch
so the tubes remain at operating temperature. This
protects them and ensures they last longer.
INPUT
Connect your guitar to this input using a shielded
cord equipped with 6.3 mm (1/4") jack plugs.