Fender Acoustasonic Ultralight Amplifier Head

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Description
The Acoustasonic Ultralight amplifier offers faithful reproduction of acoustic-electric instruments in a beautiful compact package with a high-tech feature set. Match it up with the Acoustasonic Ultralight Stereo Enclosure for the ultimate in portable amplification!

The Acoustasonic Ultralight is a 2 x 125-watt, solid-state amplifier with effects, voiced specifically for acoustic-electric guitar. The light anodized aluminum extrusion chassis is trimmed with beautiful solid Maple in a Honey Blonde finish. It looks classy, sounds great for professional stage, studio, or headphone applications, and is extremely easy to carry. It's got 2 channels, Instrument and Microphone; its great built-in effects are independently selectable on each channel. Voltage Selector switch allows worldwide use. The amp's patented magnet docking system allows secure attachment to its matching cabinet (sold separately).

Applications:
Acoustic-electric guitarists

Solo performers who sing and play in venues where space is limited

City-dwellers who take a taxi to the gig

Anyone who travels light and desires an ultra-portable guitar amp

Technical Info

Model Name: Acoustasonic Ultralight Head

Model Number: 227-1000-000

Series: Ultralight

Type: Solid State

Output: 2 x 125 Watts in Stereo Into 4 ohms Per Side

Ohms: 4 ohms Per Side

Speakers: None (Recommended Enclosure: Acoustasonic Ultralight Stereo Enclosure, P/N 2271700000)

Channels: 2 Channels, (Instrument and Microphone)

Features:
2 Separate Channels (Instrument and Mic)
3-Band EQ in Each Channel,
Low Impedance XLR Input in Mic Channel
Phantom-Power Capability (XLR Mic Input)
Professional XLR line output with Level Control & Ground Lift
Exclusive "String Dynamics" Control (Gives a Bright Tone Without the Harshness of Pick Transients)
Headphone Output
Tuner Output with Mute
DSP Effects (Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Vibratone, and Combinations)
2-Button Footswitch for Remote Selection of Instrument FX and Mic FX
Patented Magnet Docking System Secures Amp to Ultralight Enclosure
Switchcraft Locking Speaker Connectors (Compatible with Neutrik Speakon)
Voltage Selector Switch for Worldwide Use (with Approved Power Cord)

16 DSP Stereo Effects Per Channel,

Instrument Channel:
Select from 16 variations of 9 types of effects using the FX SELECT knob. Variations are defined going clockwise around the knob:
CHORUS 1 Slow Sweep
CHORUS 2 Fast Sweep
CHORUS + DELAY Slow + ~310ms
CHORUS + REVERB 1 Slow + Room
CHORUS + REVERB 2 Fast + Hall
REVERB + DELAY 1 Room + ~150ms
REVERB + DELAY 2 Room + ~310ms
REVERB 1 Room
REVERB 2 Plate
REVERB 3 Small Hall
REVERB 4 Large Hall
DELAY 1 ~130ms (Slapback)
DELAY 2 ~330ms
DELAY 3 ~450ms
VIBRATONE 1 Slow Rotary Speaker
VIBRATONE 2 Fast Rotary Speaker

Mic Channel: Select from 16 variations of 9 types ofeffects using the FX SELECT knob. Variations are defined going clockwise around the knob:
CHORUS 1 Slow Sweep
CHORUS 2 Fast Sweep
CHORUS + DELAY Slow + ~310ms
CHORUS + REVERB Fast + Hall
REVERB + DELAY 1 Room + ~150ms
REVERB + DELAY 2 Room + ~310ms
REVERB 1 Small Room
REVERB 2 Large Room
REVERB 3 Plate
REVERB 4 Small Hall
REVERB 5 Medium Hall
REVERB 6 Large Hall
DELAY 1 ~130ms (Slapback)
DELAY 2 ~330ms
DELAY 3 ~450ms
VIBRATONE Rotary Speaker

Controls:
Instrument Channel (1):
Phase Switch: (Helps Eliminate Feedback When Playing in Small Venues.)
Input,
Volume,
Treble,
Mid,
Bass,
Feedback Notch: (Supresses Frequency Specific Feedback)
String Dynamics: (Gives a Bright Tone Without the Harshness of Pick Transients),
FX Level,
FX Select,

MIC Channel (2):
XLR Low Impedance Input,
1/4 in. TRS High Impedence Input,
Volume,
Treble,
Mid,
Bass,
FX Level,
FX Select,
Tuner/Mute Switch,
Headphone Jack

Covering: Black Anodized Aluminum with Maple Side Panels and Top Trim Strips, Finished in Honey Blonde

Weight: 7.5 lbs. (3.40 Kg)

Dimensions:
Height: 4 in. (10.16 cm),
Width: 12 in. (30.48 cm),
Depth: 8.25 in. (20.9 cm)

Shipping Weight: 48 lbs.

Cover: Padded Gig Bag included, P/N 0069183000

Accessories: 22 in. Locking Speaker Cable Included, P/N 0069185000,
Padded Gig Bag included, P/N 0069183000

Footswitch: Uses 2-Button Footswitch p/n 0064673000 MSRP $44.99 for Effects On/Off for each Channel

Introduced: 1/2006
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