Hughes & Kettner Edition Blue 60-R Series Service Documents page 3

EDITION BLUE 60-R-MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU
FOR CHOOSING THE HUGHES & KETTNER
EDITION BLUE 60-R AMP!
A team of guitarists and technicians developed the
EDITION BLUE 60-R amps with a single purpose in mind:
To provide you with sophisticated guitar sounds and
practical features in an easy-to-handle package.
The EDITION BLUE 60-R is the ideal workhorse for discer-
ning players who want happening tone in a compact
amp. The EDITION BLUE 60-R's high-performance Current
Feedback power amp delivers not only 60 watts of
punch, but also the sought-after tone of a classic tube
amp.
One component playing a major role in the overall tone
of the amp is the RockDriver Junior speaker. Custom-
made for Hughes & Kettner to our specifications, this
speaker not only perfectly captures the essence of
vintage sound, but also is extremely efficient. This makes
your EDITION BLUE 60-R substantially louder than other
amplifiers having the same output power rating.
As very special treat, the EDITION BLUE 60-R offers the
option of connecting a CD player or tape deck. This
handy add-on feature allows you to play along with
CDs or playback tracks of your own making for rehear-
sals, jamming, or even one-man/woman gigs.
The EDITION BLUE 60-R has the versatility, sound, and
features that inspires you to perform your best in smaller
venues, rehearsal rooms and studios.
Its logical control layout gives you immediate access to
the EDITION BLUE 60-R's world of sound. This manual
introduces you to its many features and application
options.
WE WISH YOU A LOT OF FUN AND SUCCESS
WITH YOUR NEW EDITION BLUE 60-R!
1.0 CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.0 JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.0 STANDARD SETUP/CABLE CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.0 OPERATING THE EDITION BLUE 60-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.1 SELECTING CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.2 THE EDITION BLUE 60-R AND CD PLAYERS . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.3 THE EDITION BLUE 60-R AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS . . . .7
4.4 THE EDITION BLUE 60-R AND MIXING CONSOLES . . . . .7
5.0 SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . .7
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
BEFORE POWERING UP...
- Check that the local current and the amp's AC power
rating are identical before you plug the power cord
into an AC outlet.
- Ensure that air can circulate freely around your amp's
ventilation ducts.
- Place the amp on a stable platform where it is not
exposed to mechanical shocks and temperature
extremes which may damage the amp or endanger
the safety of bystanders.
- Hughes & Kettner is not liable for damages due to
improper use.
1.0 CHANNELS
The EDITION BLUE 60-R features a newly developed pre-
amp that not only produces authentic harmonic over-
drive but also responds dynamically to your picking
style. Based on semiconductors, this innovative circuitry
simulates the sound-shaping elements of tube amps and
delivers sound quality unparalleled in this price range. It
also provides the dynamics demanding guitarists require
for musical expression.
CLEAN:
Depending on the preamp control settings, the
EDITION BLUE 60-R delivers a variety of contemporary
and Vintage clean tones. At higher VOLUME settings,
the "SoftClick" circuitry delivers that slight edge you
would expect from a Vintage tube amp. If desired, the
CLEAN channel can put out plenty of crunch.
LEAD:
This channel delivers direct, in-your-face classic rock
sounds with a very British feel. The MID control is a very
effective sound-shaping tool; it lets you dial in many
different lead sounds. If you drastically taper off the
mids, the EDITION BLUE 60-R will produce the un-
mistakable sound of modern tube amps - ideal for
tapping and heavy-duty power chord riffing.
REVERB:
In the signal chain, the EDITION BLUE 60-R reverb section
is located after the FX loop so you can use it for external
effects and still achieve a clean reverb sound.
Additionally, the reverb level automatically adjusts its
own level when you switch between channels, more for
clean, less for lead.
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