Samson G10 User Guide

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8.  Next, adjust the BASS and TREBLE equalizer controls 
to taste. (When you get a great setting that complement 
your instrument and playing style, it’s a good idea to 
write it down for future use.)
9. Now, let's get a burnin overdrive tone. First, turn the 
VOLUME KNOB to 0 (fully counterclockwise) and press 
the CRUNCH SWITCH to the in position.
10. Set the CRUNCH to “10” position (fully clockwise) and 
then, while playing, slowly turn the G10 VOLUME control 
up until the desired level is achieved.
NOTE: With the CRUNCH control on “10” you will get the 
most overdrive. You can turn down  the CRUNCH control 
for less distortion. 
11. Adjust the CHANNEL BASS and TREBLE equalizer con-
trols to taste. (When you get a great setting that comple-
ment your instrument and playing style, it’s a good idea 
to write it down for future use.)
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Using Your Hartke G10 Guitar Amplifier
13. Test the headphone output by turning the Volume 
control to its  minimum (fully counterclockwise) position 
and then connect a standard stereo headphone to the 
front panel Phones jack.  While playing your guitar, slowly 
turn the Volume control up—you should hear sound 
from the headphones and none from the connected 
speaker. 
WARNING:  Because even the smallest G Series ampli-
fier is capable of generating extremely high head-
phone signal levels, always start with the Volume 
knob at  minimum and then slowly turn it up.  In 
particular, a clicking sound is an indication of distor-
tion and possible damage to the headphones (and/or 
your hearing!); don’t let things get to that point!