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ETHOS

Overdrive Amp
Overview

by Custom Tones, LLC (Rev B)

Targeted for studio and small club work, the Ethos Overdrive Amp is a compact, lightweight package designed for ease of use and portability for todays working musician. The Ethos Overdrive Amp integrates the flexible Ethos Overdrive Preamp/Pedal with a high efficiency 30 watt RMS power amplifier. The Ethos Overdrive Amp can power either standard guitar speakers or broadband (monitor) speakers. It also offers an effects port used for inserting effects in-line.

Features
Functions: o Guitar Amplifier: 30Watts RMS into 8 ohms o Preamp/Pedal: All the same features as the Ethos Overdrive Pedal/Preamp o Power Amp: Flat Band Response Available in Bypass Mode Speaker Output Selector: o NORM Position: Used for Driving Standard Guitar Speakers o SPK SIM Position: Set for Driving Full Bandwidth Speakers Effects Port: o Used to insert effects in-line between preamp and power amp o Preamp Out: 1kohm source impedance o Power Amp In: 1megohm Input impedance Compact: o Dimensions: 1.5 x 7.5 x 4.75 (Same Size as Ethos Preamp/Pedal) o Amp Weight: 1.7lbs, Adapter Weight: 1.1 lbs. Power Adapter (Included): o Input: 100 240VAC, 47 63 Hz o Wall Outlet Plug Type: US, 3 prong

Specifications subject to change without notice

ETHOS

Overdrive Amp

by Custom Tones, LLC (Rev B)

Note: The Ethos Overdrive Amp must only be powered using the power adapter furnished with the unit. Use of other power adapters can result in poor performance or damage the Ethos Overdrive Amp.

Frequently Asked Questions:


How loud is it? In comparison to other guitar amps, the Ethos Overdrive Amp has approximately the same loudness as a Fender Deluxe Reverb. Can I use it as a preamp alone like the original Ethos? Yes, all features of the original Ethos are available to the user. The unit can run safely with no speaker attached. Can it be powered using batteries? No, The Ethos Overdrive Amp can only be powered by the power adapter supplied with the unit. Will the unit be available with the Classic/TLE switch? Yes, all previous versions of the Ethos will be available in the Amplifier format. What are the speaker impedance requirements? The Ethos Overdrive Amp can use speaker impedances 8 ohms and higher. The unit is not compatible with 4 ohm speakers What guitar speakers do you recommend using with the Ethos Overdrive Amp? Favorite speakers include; Celestion G1265, EV12s, and Eminence RWB How does the FX port work? The FX port provides a signal break point between the output of the Ethos preamp and the input of the power amp. This allows the user to post process the Ethos preamp signal before going into the power amp. To insert an effect, connect the PREAMP OUT to the input of the effect and then connect the output of the effect to the PWR AMP In. What happens when the unit is bypassed? When the unit is bypassed, the input signal is buffered and fed to the power amp. In this mode the Ethos operates as a flat band power amp. Can the normal Preamp outputs and Power amp run simultaneously? Yes, all outputs can operate at the same time. For example, the unit could be used to drive an on-stage monitor or guitar speaker while feeding the board with a SPK SIM signal or another guitar amp or power amp with the normal output. If I have an Ethos on order now, can I change my order to an Ethos Overdrive Amp? Yes, as long as you have not received Your Ethos is Ready notification you can change your order. Please note your estimated delivery time may be delayed.
Specifications subject to change without notice

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