Mesa/Boogie BASS STRATEGY Eight:88 Owner's Manual page 10

Though it goes without saying, FULL POWER on the POWER SELECT mini toggle delivers the maximum headroom, punch and
perceived "speed" and control over the notes.
The VOICE Control is the most powerful, single control on the STRATEGY and delivers many of the characteristics of several different
manufacturer's iconic amplifiers in one simple-to-use control. Use the VOICE Control to take a "broad aim" at the sound/playing style
you are pursuing and then focus in and fine-tune with the rotary Tone Controls.
The VOICE Feature "preset sounds" are assembled with these stylistic applications in mind:
1 = Slight Mid Scoop/Huge Low End: Funk/Thumbing/Slap
2 = Subtle Wide "Q" Bass Boost-Approximately 20Hz – 180Hz: Smooth R&B/Fingerstyle
3 = Flat: Articulate Rock Punch/Fingerstyle
4 = Mid Scoop/Bass Boost/High Boost: Classic Rock/Pick, Fingerstyle, Thumbing
5 = Radical Mid Scoop/Bass Boost/High Boost: Aggressive Rock/Pick, Hyper Slap/Thumbing
Sometimes less is more. Don't fall prey to the classic Tone Trap... EQ HANGOVER. With or without the 9-Band Graphic employed,
don't chase great Tone around in circles. Instead use your IQ and constantly reference a "less altered state of play" when experiment-
ing with the Controls, VOICE and EQ. By going back and forth to a more "flat" or "conservatively voiced" setting you will avoid ear
fatigue and end up with a more balanced sound.
The SOLO Feature can be used to not only boost your level for featured parts, but as an additional MASTER VOLUME to compensate
for different footswitchable VOICE and/or Graphic EQ settings as well.
The D.I. OUTPUT will have signal present when in the PRE selection even when STANDBY is used to mute the signal to the power
section (STANDBY position) as this is the direct signal straight from your instrument before it goes through the amplifier.
The Cooling Fan is equipped with a thermostat that allows for different speeds depending on the operating conditions (temperature)
of the output transformer and tubes. Don't be alarmed if the fan speed (and associated noise) increases while you are playing. This
is normal and essential to your amplifier's wellbeing and reliability.
Now that you have an overview of your STRATEGY and some hints to achieve a great sound fast, let's take a deeper look at the
controls and features of this mighty Bass powerhouse.
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