The 400RB Series has several unique features which,
if used properly, will obtain that sound you have been
searching for.
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12 3, -5-,
The Equalizer is used to fine tune your sound. WhenTurning up the Boost control, will add a little growl to
adjusting it, do it just a little at a time. These areyour tone. This is an unmistakable GK trade mark
- active circuits, and small changes can make a bigsound, that you will grow to appreciate. Raising the
difference in your sound. With a little experimenta-Boost while lowering the Master will add more growl
tion you will find that this equalizer is very easy towhile keeping the sound level the same. Growl is
use, never sounds weird and provides you with a largeactually a small amount of even order harmonic
variety of great sounds, unique to GK.distortion, that sounds great through a woofer. For
most playing situations, the Master is set between 12 &
,3 o?clock. The cleanest sound is obtained by setting
the Master above 12 o?clock, and going above 3
Increasing the Contour level will scoop out mid-o?clock for maximum power situations.
range frequencies while boosting the highs and lows.
The sound, once again, is unique to GK and unavail-
able on any other Bass amp.6
7,
The 400RB provides a low noise, high quality
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--,balanced direct out for connection to PA and record-
The way a Bass amp deals with the instrument lowing consoles. With the Pre/Post EQ switch set to ?Pre?
string is a critical part of it?s sound. In fact, a five(Out), the direct output signal is fed directly from our
low noise, high headroom, FET input stage providing
string instrument requires an entirely different lowa low noise output superior to external direct boxes
end response than a four string instrument. No
equalizer can make the necessary adjustments toand impedance transformers. The Direct Output
accommodate both. However, the String Bass buttonsignal is only effected by the -10dB Pad, and Tuning
on the 400RB Series does just that. When it is out, theMute controls. This allows you to adjust your tone
and volume on stage without changing the Direct Out
400RB is voiced like the 800RB (the world?s classic
four string amp). Push it in and the 400RB is voicedsignal level and confusing your sound man.
for five string instruments. For some playing styles
you may want it in, even with a four string instru-Changing the Pre/Post EQ switch to ?Post? (In),
sends the ?GK sound? and preamp response to the
ment.
Direct Out jack. This gives you complete control over
the Direct Out?s tone and volume. In addition, a
Ground (Gnd) Lift switch is included to remove hum
and buzz when connecting to equipment powered by
a different ground system. |
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