You have acquired an unusual tool. A perfect combination of brutality and clarity, the Microtubes B3K delivers defined and powerful saturation in an intuitive format.
There are no rules and no limits, so dig in and unleash your tone. Dimensions 11.37.5 cm (4.452.95 in)Features Level: Sets the volume of the overdriven signal. Drive: Sets the amount of saturation in the overdriven signal. Blend: Mixes the clean input signal with the overdriven signal. The clean signal remains at unity gain while the volume of the overdriven signal is set by the Level knob, allowing for fine control of the blend ratio.
Grunt Switch: Sets the amount of low frequency content to saturate by selecting between three different bass boost levels before the clipping stage. Attack Switch: Sets the amount of treble content to saturate: The Boost setting emphasizes the treble content extra clarity and presence. The Flat position leaves this register untouched while the Cut position will reduce the amount of high frequencies being saturated.This new addition helps to keep the treble portion of the signal under control, specially useful when playing with new strings and/or cabinets with tweeters! WARNING: The Microtubes B3K has a current draw of 20mA. Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug. Due to ecological reasons it does not accept batteries.
Tone: Controls the high frequency content of the sound. A variable low pass filter from 3kHz (ccw) to 8kHz (cw).
Grunt Switch: When engaged provides a massive low end boost to really thicken your sound. Mid Boost: Gives a subtle 6dB boost from 300 Hz to 1kHz to help you cut through a bit more.