Master Section; Rear Panel Section - RedPlate BlackVerb Operation Manual

RedPlate BlackVerb Standard Operations Guide
The Drive section controls the amount of character to add to the clean tone. The section's
range of effect can be just a hint of early break up or a full on aggressive heavy metal distortion.
Gain Control – Bypasses the section when rotated to zero, this control sets the amount of
signal for the first gain stage of the section. Low settings are smoother and higher settings are
more aggressive (details in the Favorite Settings section).
Drive Control – Sets the amount of distortion by controlling the level between the 2 gain
stages of the section. Pull this control to shift into more gain and girth for the distortion.
Level Control – Sets the output volume of the section. Higher settings are "bigger" and more 3
dimensional. Newer versions may have a pull to engage a HI CUT feature.
Reverb Control - Sets the amount of reverberation effect, takes the reverb out of circuit when
rotated to zero (there will be a slight volume and tone change).
Presence Control – The presence circuit uses global negative feedback to remove low
frequencies which frees up bandwidth for more midrange and highs. Think of it as a tone control to
balance the relationship between highs and lows, especially when the amplifier is naturally
producing increased low end at louder volumes. The control clicks off when rotated to zero for no
presence.
Master Volume – This is an active control and actually adds gain at the higher settings. The
cleanest tones are achieved at settings below 7. New versions may have a "PULL LO MASTER"
Standby Switch – This switch allows the tubes to warm up before operating the amplifier. Wait
1 minute after power on to move it up to the operate position. For improved tube life and
performance do not leave the amplifier in Standby position for longer than 20 minutes (better to just
leave it in operate mode during performance intermissions).
Domestic (USA):

MASTER SECTION

REAR PANEL SECTION

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