Mesa/Boogie QUAD PRE-AMP Owner Operating Instructions

QUAD PRE-AMP
OWNER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONGRATULATIONS! By becoming the owner of the Mesa Quad Pre-amp, you have taken the
first step into a new world of tonal freedom. You are among the first of a new breed of players who
require the latest in digital footswitchability and yet refuse to sacrifice the old world "soul" of an all
tube amplifier. The Quad does this and much more.
You will be pleased to know that four years of planning and research went into perfecting this
instrument. Our experience as the leading force in guitar amplification for fourteen years helped us
in designing the Quad. This combined with input from players worldwide made it possible to deliver
sophisticated features in an easy to use format. So relax, and don't be intimidated! We've included
a complete description of all the controls and how they operate, as well as a very helpful settings
sheet. These are guidelines. Start here and as you become a more confident "tone pilot", feel free
to solo.
The Quad is a sensitive instrument, much like the guitar. Use this to your advantage. Read the
Owners Manual. Understanding the controls will help you create sounds you won't believe. With
time and patience you will find sounds that are uniquely yours and will provide you with a lifetime
of satisfaction and enjoyment from your music.
NOTE: THE QUAD PRE-AMP WAS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE SIMUL CLASS 295 OR
STRATEGY 400 STEREO POWER AMPS. THESE ARE ALL TUBE POWER AMPS AND ARE AN
INTEGRAL PART OF THE MESA RACK SYSTEM FOR GUITAR. USE OF THE QUAD PRE-AMP
WITH ALTERNATIVE POWER AMPS IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
TWO INDEPENDENT CHANNELS, FOUR MODES!
To achieve greater tonal flexibility and footswitchable freedom, the Quad is separated into two
channels sharing one common input. Each channel offers two modes and a pre-assignable 5 band
graphic equalizer. Channel 1 is very similar to the Mark IIC, while Channel 2 is very much like the
Mark III. These were the premier guitar amps for the last five years, winning the praise of such
guitar giants as Steve Lukather, Lee Ritenour, Michael Landau, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and many
more. We found that many of these players used more than one amp and switched between them
for different sounds. A great idea but very heavy and bulky to move requiring custom made
switching systems. Thus, the need for the Quad. Two incredibly versatile amps in one taking up a
mere three spaces in your rack.
THE QUAD HAS REVERB! And you've got to hear it to appreciate it. By combining two different
sizes of 3 spring reverb tanks, we've developed a reverb that dares the digitals. With three
dimensional depth and a perfectly smooth decay we feel confident in saying this is the most
beautiful sounding reverb ever found in a guitar amp. Combine these features with a stereo effects
loop and stereo outputs and you can imagine the possibilities. The fun has barely begun.
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