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CHANNEL MODES:
CHANNELS 1 & 2: CLEAN
anced pristine clean sounds. This mode is duplicated in CHANNEL 2 as it is extremely useful for many different
applications. For the best understanding of how to achieve a great sound in this mode, please refer back to
CLEAN
the GAIN control section of this manual. However, a great place to start is 12:30 or so on the GAIN control
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with more sparkle available below this and more warmth apparent above...from there adjust according to your
guitars individual response.
TWEED
Because of its more traditional architecture this mode also works extremely well for vintage style drive sounds.
CLEAN
By turning the gain all the way up, a beautiful old school solo sound is possible...especially with neck single coil
pick-ups. The TREBLE and MIDDLE controls can also add gain and sustain to this sound ( reduce Presence to
FAT
blend highs ), but you will probably want to run the BASS control below 10:30 to avoid flubbiness and preserve
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a focused attack.
CHANNELS 1 & 2: FAT
and as a result the top strings of the instrument have more girth and width. This mode is duplicated in CHANNEL 2 and is very use-
ful for a variety of sounds. The difference is wonderful for clean single note soloing where you need more body and warmth behind
the notes. Because this mode is very different from the CLEAN mode, it requires that you reset the controls for
balance. We suggest running the BASS control a couple notches lower, especially for chording.
CLEAN
FAT
It also helps to use the GAIN controls' tonal influence (refer to GAIN in the controls section of this manual)
to achieve the best results with this mode. We like to set the GAIN somewhere between 10:30 and 12:00 for
TWEED
chording as this brings out the sparkle and improves the headroom.
CLEAN
For single note clean soloing you can run the GAIN up around 1:00 – 2:00. If you are going for a pushed rhythm
sound with the GAIN all the way up, you will likely have to run the BASS below 9:30 to avoid flubbiness and boom.
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CHANNEL 1: TWEED
channels. Here we have emphasized the gain in the midrange to achieve a more vintage feel that has an element of sag built in. This
mode begs you to run the GAIN high and clip the first tube stage, especially with single coil pickups. You'll find a whole world of "in-
between" or pushed sounds in TWEED that pay homage to the amazing tweed amps of yesteryear. Yet here in the Roadster there is
CLEAN
FAT
TWEED
CLEAN
FAT
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This is the lowest gain circuit of the Roadster's twelve modes and is optimized for producing bal-
This mode comes from our original Mark 1 Boogie and puts emphasis on the low mid and bottom end
This mode appears in CHANNEL 1 only and is a gainier variation on the CLEAN that appears in both
just enough increased gain to take these sounds over the top and give you that extra fire and feel. This
mode may be one of the best sounds in the Roadster and would make a truly great amp all by itself!
Be sure to experiment with the Recto Tracking setting in CHANNEL 1 to create the ultimate retro
character and super-dynamic attack envelope. The added bounce of this feature mates perfectly with
TWEED's preamp voicing, especially when used with the 50 watt power setting.
If you like this approach to clean sounds, be sure to check the beyond vintage feel by taking this
scheme a step further and selecting SPONGY on the A.C. POWER SELECT switch and knocking the
A.C. down for a truly soupy vibe. Whether you choose to utilize TWEED for these lower headroom retro
applications or, you want a sweet clipped sound with just a bit more resiliency, this mode is a wonderful
voice for any style of clean playing or soft clip soloing.
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