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Congratulations and thank you for
choosing the Hughes & Kettner® Duotone®!
Your choice would indicate that you're one of a select group of players
who know exactly what they want - a bona-fide, all-tube amp - and won't
settle for anything less.Beyond that, you undoubtedly have a very definite,
unique sense of what your tone and amp should be all about.
The Hughes & Kettner® Custom Tube Series models are all amps with
distinctive personalities tailored to individual expression. Built for tube
purists, each amp in this line is a no-frills, straightforward original.
Each one delivers the goods in terms of tone, quality of components,
workmanship and aesthetic design, living up to the most discerning
standards - no ifs, ands or buts.
The Duotone® is a no-compromise design dedicated to creating absolutely
classic rock sounds. As its name would suggest, the Duotone® offers two
distinct tonal worlds. There's the rough-and-ready Overdrive Channel
that packs a mighty wallop and the Clean Channel with dynamics galore.
Plus, with the benefit of the Overdrive Channel's Boost circuit, you have
enormous Gain reserves to dial in everything from a touch of grit for
classic rock riffing to high Gain for singing leads. The Duotone® delivers
tube tone pure and simple: even the parallel effects loop is served by a
tube. There is not a single transistor in the entire signal path.
The hallmarks of the Duotone® are not only its exceptional sound quality
but also its reliability and stage-worthiness. All amps of the Custom
Tube Series ship with tubes that satisfy the highest standards for quality
and assure maximum reliability under even the most arduous operating
conditions. With two Footswitch-selectable Master volumes and a healthy
100 watts of tube-driven Power, the Duotone® is a joy to play - with it
you'll feel at home on any stage.
These qualities and its unique aesthetics make the Duotone®
a highly individual amp for equally individual guitarists.
We wish you all the fun and success in the world with the tone of
your new Duotone®!
Before Powering up!
•
Check that the local current and the amp's AC Power rating are identical
before you plug the Duotone®'s mains cable (Power cord) into an AC
outlet.
•
Ensure that air can circulate freely around your amp's ventilation slots.
•
Place the amp on a stable platform where it is not exposed to mechanical
shocks and temperature extremes which may damage the amp or
endanger the safety of bystanders.
•
Hughes & Kettner® is not liable for any damage to the amp due to
improper use.
Although we select our tubes according to the highest standards for
quality, these are nonetheless sensitive components. Their service life may
be shortened considerably by improper handling. Just like a top-notch
athlete, they need to warm up before they're off to the races. Always Power
the amp up in Standby mode and wait one to two minutes before you flip
the switch from Standby mode to ON.
Important !
Before powering up please read the important safety instructions on
pages 28-32!
Table of Contents
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Channels ...................................................... S.8
2
Jacks and Control Features ........................... S.8
3
Standard Setup/Cable Connections ............. S.9
4
Operating the Duotone® .............................. S.9
5
Tubes, Maintenance and Care ...................... S.10
6
Troubleshooting ........................................... S.11
7
Technical Specifications ............................... S.11
8
Sample Settings ........................................... S.27
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