Fulltone Tube Tape Echo - Manual (Page 9)

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All about ((Stereo))
Refer to Diagrams on Pages 2 and 3, and 9
WARNING! Running multiple amps can be dangerous or even fatal due to the possibility of a
ground loop being created when two or more AC powered devices do not share a common
ground reference point. Care must be taken to ensure that your signal chain (effects, amps,
and even P.A. system) is configured correctly to not only be hum-free, but to ensure the safety
of you and your band mates.
One of the things you should do is to always put your various AC powered devices on the
same wall outlet to ensure proper grounding!
Another thing that some people do is lift the ground on one or more of the AC powered
devices (in this case, the TTE) by placing a 3 to 2 prong ground lift adapter on the end of the
Detachable AC cord.
(See Page 9, Ground Lift Adapter Diagram) We cannot recommend that
you use this (for legal reasons) but I personally do this while running stereo when the
grounding issue dictates, and others are known to do this as well. If you do not have a Hum
problem and are not receiving a shock there is no reason to use a Ground Lift Adapter.
((Stereo))
1) You’ve already got one amp hooked up to the Main Output Jack, now it’s time to take
another guitar cable and plug it into Output 2 (#11) with the other end of this cable
connecting to your second amp.
2) With the TTE on and warmed up, turn on both amps and (with your guitar volume set
full) let go of your strings and check for any audible buzzing due to grounding issues.
Is there buzzing when you let go? No? Then proceed to Step 3.
Yes? Then flip the ground switches on one or both of the amps until this goes away, or
you may choose to install the Ground Lift Adapter.
3) Locate the Stereo Mode switch, (#2) this offers you 3 distinct stereo voicings:
Position 1: Guitar and Echo out of both Outs.
Position 2: Guitar+strong Echo from one Out, Guitar+slight echo on other.
Position 3: Guitar-only out of one amp, Echo-only from other Out.
4)
Tips: Position 2 has a very lush, 3-dimensional sound that is my personal favorite
when the TTE is set for longer delays, 500ms or longer.
Position 3 is excellent for super-short, slap-back Country-Style stereo splits!
Also, try making one amp wet (with Reverb) and one amp dry (without reverb)