To run through the electric sounds in the xtSA, use a standard guitar cord
to connect output #2 (see diagram 3) to your guitar amp. Note: always
remember to complete all connections before you turn your amp on. Turn
the volume and tone knobs all the way up (clockwise) and follow diagram
2 to sample each of the pickup combinations using the five-way switch.
Acoustic Transducers and Preamp
Each bridge saddle on the xtSA is actually a sophisticated transducer.
The signal from the six saddle transducers runs through an onboard pre-
amp with a three-way graphic EQ. The four sliders on the xtSA's upper
bout are the controls for the acoustic preamp. The top slider controls vol-
ume—pushed all the way in the direction of the neck produces maximum
volume. Treble, midrange and bass (EQ) responses are controlled by the
remaining three sliders. The EQ sliders provide boost and cut control for
each of the three frequencies. In the center position, the sliders are off.
Pushing the slider forward boosts the signal and pulling back cuts the sig-
nal. As a general rule, it's a good idea to start with the EQ sliders in the
center (off) position and make adjustments from there.
Note: Generally speaking a slight dip in the mid-range frequencies will
produce a more "acoustic" sound. Try setting the EQ with a slight dip in
the mid slider to achieve this.
Changing the battery
The active electronics for the bridge transducer system are powered by a
single 9-volt battery accessible via a small compartment on the back of
the guitar. The preamp is activated when you plug the guitar in. Therefore,
to avoid draining the battery please make sure to unplug your jacks when
the guitar will not be used for a long period of time. If the sound of the
bridge transducers starts to sound thin and fuzzy you are overdue for a
battery change. Battery life is approximately 300 hours.
Outputs
A look at the bottom of the xtSA reveals three outputs: two ¼" outputs and
a 13-pin connector. Output #1—closest to the strap pin—is a dual func-
tion jack that works as a mix output, blending acoustic and electric
sounds. Separate volume controls along with a blend control make it
easy to mix the two signals. Output #2 carries the signal from the mag-
netic pickups (electric sounds). When a cable is plugged into output #2
the electric pickup signal is removed from the mix output so that there is
now a separate signal for each of the pickup systems.
Output #1 : Mix/Acoustic Guitar
When using just one cable, the signals from both pickup systems are fed
through the Mix/Acoustic output jack (output #1). The level for the
acoustic signal is controlled by the slider in the upper bout. The level for
the electric sound is adjusted using the guitar volume knob next to the 5-
way switch (see diagram 1).
Output #2 : Electric Guitar
When two cables are used in outputs 1 and 2, the signals are completely
separated. This feature allows you to run the electric sounds into a guitar
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
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