Suggested Tone Settings - Acoustic 260 Owner's Manual

SUggEStEd tONE SEttINgS

The following setting suggestions will help you
find your signature tone. They are designed to
get you close to the sound you are looking for.
ACTIVE
PASSIVE
INPUT INPUT
TRADITIONAl eleCTRIC BASS SeTTING - In this
setting, the amplifier will deliver a standard
electric bass sound. If you are playing rock,
country, blues or gospel, this setting will get
you close. If you play with a pick and want
ACTIVE
PASSIVE
INPUT INPUT
FUNk "SlAP" SOUNDS - This style of music
needs a strong attack with lots of top end.
Usually a hollowed out middle will produce
the extra top end necessary for this style of
music. If you are using a "thumb" style, add
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You take it from there. The key to achieving
your own personal sound is experimentation.
AUX
less top-end attack on the notes, roll off a bit
of the high-frequency control. If it's a deeper
bottom you're looking for, add more low and
midrange frequencies.
AUX
a bit more low end and extra volume — or
less if you really hit it hard. Even though
this is a practice or rehearsal level amplifier,
it will deliver the punch and clarity that you
require.
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