Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Owner's Manual page 7

Overview:
(Continued)
RECTIFIER TRACKING™ feature.This is also a Channel Assignable feature that appears as two toggle switches located on the
Rear Panel.These switches allow selection of a Rectifier style - Tubes for a saggy, compressed feel or Silicon Diodes for tight, punchy
response. When RECTIFIER TRACKING is selected, the proper amount of tube rectification is automatically called up for the
high power (1x5U4 in 50w, 2x5U4 in100w Deuce and 3x5U4 in150w Trident ) mode. This power-vibe flexibility allows you to zero
in on the sound as well as how that sound feels to play.
And finally, to further tune the power style, we've included our patented BOLD/SPONGY ™ switch. This useful feature allows you
to choose between the full 117 volts of incoming AC LINE voltage in BOLD or, use the SPONGY setting which acts as a built-in variac
to knock the incoming line voltage down to a brown-out like condition. This voltage difference also produces a dramatic difference in
the way a sound feels to play as well as accentuating different frequencies.
An Effects Loop BYPASS switch allows you to bypass the Loop and all associated circuitry (including the OUTPUT and SOLO Controls
which are part of the Loop Return stage) to produce a pure, unaltered signal path for studio work or any time you want the maximum
raw urgency of this shining tone blade. When you do choose to switch in the almost transparent Effects Loop, what little difference
you might notice is quickly forgotten with the usable power of the OUTPUT and SOLO Controls coming on line. The OUTPUT allows
you to adjust the overall level of both Channels with one knob, while the patented SOLO™ feature allows you to preset an additional
output level control and switch to it any time for a volume boost during live performances.
A SLAVE OUTPUT with level control is also provided to accommodate using the Stiletto as a master head in a large rack system
where it can be used to drive processing or additional power for large venues.
Two 4 Ohm and two 8 Ohm SPEAKER OUTPUT jacks enable you to match the impedance of most any cabinet configuration you
wish to use.
Now that we have a good idea of the features of your new Stiletto, let's plug in and check out a quick demo setting to familiarize
you with the basic operation of the modes.You will find an expanded group of possibilities in the rear of this manual under SAMPLE
SETTINGS for your enjoyment at a later time.
INSTANT GRATIFICATION
INSTANT GRATIFICATION
ON BOLD
ON
OUTPUT
STANDBY SPONGY
POWER
INSTANT GRATIFICATION
ON ON BOLD
OUTPUT
POWER STANDBY SPONGY
Armed with a new perspective of just how incredible your new Stiletto really is, we can now take a closer look at each of the
controls and how they interact to produce your signature sound.
In addition to the channel specific power option, the Stiletto incorporates our patented TUBE
SOLO
CH 1
CH 2
SOLO
CH 1
CH 2
100 W
50 W
FTSW
MASTER PRESENCE
100 W
50 W
100 W
50 W
FTSW
MASTER PRESENCE
100 W
50 W
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BASS MID TREBLE
BASS MID TREBLE
Rear Humbucker
FAT
CLEAN
TITE CLEAN
CRUNCH
GAIN
CRUNCH
FT.SW INPUT
TITE GAIN
FLUID
DRIVE
Ch1 Neck / Ch 2 Rear
FAT
CLEAN
CLEAN
TITE
CRUNCH
GAIN
CRUNCH
FT.SW INPUT
GAIN
TITE
FLUID
DRIVE