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Jason Frankhouser signature EVIL PUMPKIN® by For�n Amplifica�on Inc.! This amp, the Evil Pumpkin®, is the labour of love of two old friends who shared a vision to create the ul�mate gain driven amplifier. At the core of the Evil Pumpkin® are 3 incredible channels, each designed to ensure you achieve the tone that has been in your head for years.
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This amp, the Evil Pumpkin®, is the labour of love of two old friends who shared a vision to create the ul�mate gain driven amplifier. SAFETY FIRST: We want you to enjoy your amplifier to the best of its poten�al. Before you go any further, take a moment to read these SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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The Evil Pumpkin® is an extremely versa�le amplifier with a nod to vintage Bri�sh gain voicing, and classic American clean tones. The Evil Pumpkin® will also provide blistering modern high-gain tones For�n are known for producing. Jason Frankhouser, talking about the original Evil Pumpkin®: “Mike did this amp for me in 2009.
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(based on Jason’s re-built orange Marshall 1959 SLP with 4 gain stages) - switch to ac�va�ve the EP, Evil Pumpkin®, channel. 3. Girth - The classic For�n Girth control, addi�onal EQ tweak around the low end happens here. 4. Grind - There’s no Girth without Grind, excites the upper frequencies.
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2. HT Fuse - High Tension fuse for high voltage inside the amplifier. This value stays the same in 240/120vac opera�on 3. Bias Adjust - Please refer to a qualified tech. The Evil Pumpkin® has a class a/b amplifier and requires the the output tube idle current to be set when replacing output tubes. When output tubes are replaced, they require re-biasing to ensure they are working to give the best tone and longest tube life.
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How to Program MIDI switching: Connect a midi controller that send program changes (PC) to the MIDI IN of the Evil Pumpkin via a 5 pin MIDI Cable or a 7 pin MIDI cable to self power your midi controller if applicable.
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Gain driven amps usually have extremely sucky clean channels, but not the EP! Very Blackface F style, very friendly to pedals, and very responsive to your attack and volume control... Crank it for a nice, yet quite nasty surprise! Fortin Evil Pumpkin Manual ®...
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