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The choice of which mode to use will depend on what kind of effects unit is used and
what overall effects is desired. But generally if time delay effects are used, such as delay
(echo), reverb, chorus, flanging, phasing, etc., then the PARALLEL setting is usually
preferred. If volume or EQ related effects are used, such as overdriven/distortion,
compression, graphic equalisation, wah-wah or volume pedals, or if a multi-effects unit is
used with a combination of time delay and volume related effects, then it is usually best
to set the switch to SERIES. There are no rules, it is best to experiment and see what you
prefer.
If PARALLEL configuration is used then if possible it is recommended that the dry/direct
signal from the effects unit is turned to minimum or off.
Ultimately there are no rules as to how to use effects, it is all down to the players
personal preference and will also depend on what actual effects units are being used.
Indeed, although the effects loop is generally accepted as the best place to add effects,
both technically and sonically, a lot of guitarists still prefer to put at least some of their
effects before the amp, particularly, wah-wah or volume pedals, auto wahs/envelope
filters or compressors.
Therefore, the only right way of doing this is to experiment with all your equipment and
find what suits you best.
If two Super "Goldtones" are used in a stereo set up where the SEND from one amplifier
is sent into the effects processor and the left and right outputs are fed back into the
RETURN on each amp, a jack plug of some kind will need to be inserted into the INPUT
to 'un-mute' the amplifier. The 'slave' amp should also preferably be set to 'SERIES' with
all the controls on CHANNEL1 and CHANNEL 2 turned down.
For more advice on this please contact the Service Dept. or distributor in your territory.
Effects Loop Select Switch
This enables the user to select or deselect the effects loop from the rear panel.
It can also be selected by the optional 5-way foot controller.
Power Amp Sections
Currently, within the Super "Goldtone" range, two different power amp sections are used.
The GA-30RV and GA-30RVH are each powered by four EL84/6BQ5's configured for
CATHODE BIASED CLASS A, WITHOUT any NEGATIVE FEEDBACK. This is the
traditional arrangement for a guitar amplifier of this type and will produce at least 30
watts with the valves supplied.
The GA-60RV is powered by two EL34's configured for GRID BIASED CLASS A/B. This is
the traditional arrangement for a guitar amplifier of this type and will produce 60 watts
with the valves supplied. Other octal based output valves such as KT88, 6L6 and 6550
may also be used if biased correctly.
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