About the system
Volume control. Unlike passive volume controls which decrease
the volume by shorting some of the signal to ground, causing degradation in
tone, the active volume control on the ZP3 allows the volume to be set to any
level without overall loss of highs or tonal change. Play a note, let it ring
while slowly turning this control up and down, you’ll hear no change in
tone.
Pickup blend control. Buffered inputs provide exacting
control over blending the neck and bridge magnetic pickups. This feature allows
even the most subtle blend, for a greater variety of tone. Turning the control
clockwise brings in the bridge pickup. Turning the control counterclockwise
brings in the neck pickup. The detent, or “click,” in the center
of the control is the point where both pickups are on equally.
Bass control. 15dB boost or cut of bass at a center frequency
of 30Hz. Turning the control clockwise boosts the bass. Turning the control
counterclockwise cuts the bass. The detent, or “click,” in the center
of the control is the “flat” position, zero boost or cut.
Treble control. 15dB boost or cut of treble at a center
frequency determined by the switch selection. Turning the control clockwise
boosts the treble. Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the treble. The
detent, or “click,” in the center of the control is the “flat”
position, zero boost or cut.
Piezo blend control. Provides the ability to continuously
blend the signal from piezo bridge and the magnetic pickups. Turning the control
clockwise alters the balance between piezo and magnetic pickups by emphasizing
the magnetic signal while de-emphasizing the piezo. Turning the control counterclockwise
de-emphasizes the magnetic pickups while emphasizing the piezo.
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