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CHANNEL 2: As mentioned earlier, this channel is the soul of the King Kong (not that Channel 1 is any slouch!). We have
spent more time than we care to admit getting this right. This channel represents the pinnacle of the high-gain Jose sound, and
you will find a myriad of tones available. From classic Plexi type tones, to those out of '78, to the late '80s, to the percussive,
tight metal tones of today – this channel will not disappoint.
SOLO sets the overall volume of Channel 2 when engaged (via included footswitch). You can use this as a footswitchable
volume boost (or cut) for Channel 2. For even more flexibility, the SOLO control also has it's own ERA circuit so you can
control the amount of gain (less, same, ...or MOAR!!!) separately between the SOLO and MASTER controls on Channel 2.
ERA provides 3 tonal options for the SOLO control on Channel 2. You can think of this covering 3 different decades of tone. In
the middle position, the amplifier will be cleaner, less compressed, and very woody. We consider this our late '60s, or Plexi
mode. The right position is our '80s voicing. This adds saturation and compression, and is reminiscent of '80s modded Plexis
coming out of LA. The left position is our modern voicing and uses a different clipping circuit than the standard Zener-based
ones by other builders on the market today, but is the exact same as one of the most famous builders inspired by Jose circuits.
This setting adds even more saturation, and also evens the top end and overtones. We love this mode for all things metal and
soloing.
NOTE - Just like the original "Jose mods", these different modes will impact the taper response of the MASTER control. In
other words, some settings might seem louder than others. In reality, equal volumes are happening sooner or later on the
control. The '60s mod hits stage volume soonest, and the Modern voicing hits stage volumes latest. Don't be afraid to turn up
the MASTER control in the '80s and Modern modes!
MASTER sets the overall volume of Channel 2 when engaged (versus SOLO control, as above).
ERA provides 3 tonal options for the MASTER control on Channel 2. See ERA, as above (same page)
BASS adjusts low frequencies in Channel 2.
MIDRANGE adjusts the mid frequency response in Channel 2.
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