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Front Panel (from left to right)
Input
Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.
Volume 1
Use this to control the amount of Volume/Gain in Channel 1. You can run this control at a lower
setting to achieve cleaner sounds or turn it clockwise to get more gain and harmonics. Use this in
conjunction with the Master 1 to get the tone you are looking for with the amplitude you need.
Master 1
Master 1 controls the output level and volume of the amplifier in Channel 1. Use the Volume
control to regulate the amount of gain in Channel 1 and control the amplitude with the Master.
Channel 1 and Channel 2 Toggle Switch
Use this switch to toggle between Channel 1 and Channel 2. This is a footswitchable function.
(Note: the footswitch will override this function)
Volume 2
Channel 2 has considerably more gain on tap than Channel 1. Use this to control the amount of
gain or overdrive in your tone. You can run this control at a lower setting to achieve cleaner, less
overdriven sounds or turn it clockwise to get more gain and harmonics. Use this in conjunction
with the Master 2 to get the tone you are looking for with the amplitude you need.
Master 2
Master 2 controls the output level and volume of the amplifier in Channel 2. Use the Volume
control to regulate the amount of overdrive in Channel 2 and control the amplitude with the
Master 2.
Treble
The Treble control is designed to give you a wide array of tonal options that go beyond a typical
guitar tone stack. It is the key element of the tone stack/EQ and in conjunction with the Cut
control it determines the overall frequency response of the amplifier. Starting in the noon position
gives you a more 'neutral' character. Turning to the right (or clockwise) will scoop out the mids
and emphasize the lower and higher frequencies whereas turning it to the left (or
counterclockwise) brings punchy mid frequencies forward and decreases higher and lower
frequencies.. all that in a well-balanced sonic performance.
Bass
The Bass knob controls the amount of low frequency in the preamp. In the Black Cat it acts like a
post or Mastering-EQ, it doesn't change the character of your tone and regardless of the setting
the amp will not get muddy. Counterclockwise decreases the amount of low frequencies and
turning the control clockwise will increase the low frequencies.
Cut
The Cut controls the amount of high frequency roll-off before the power section. Turn the knob
clockwise and the high frequency in your tone will soften. Turning the control counterclockwise
will allow more high frequencies to pass.
Intensity (Tremelo)
This controls the amount of intensity of the Tremolo effect. Turning the knob clockwise will
increase the amount and relative effect of the Tremolo circuit. Likewise, turning it
counterclockwise will decrease the effect.
Speed (Tremelo)
This controls the speed of the tremolo effect. Turning the knob clockwise will increase the speed
of the Tremolo circuit. Likewise, turning it counterclockwise will decrease the speed of the effect.
Tremolo ON/OFF Toggle Switch
This switch allows you to turn off the Tremolo circuit. (Note: The foot switch will override this
function).
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