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PRINCETON CHORUS OWNER’S MANUAL
The Fender PRINCETON CHORUS amplifier presents the player with the best value of any amplifier in its price class. The
PRINCETON CHORUS is much more than a portable Gain Switching Amplifier. Besides its basic complement of VOLUME,
TREBLE, MID, BASS & REVERB this amplifier offers a selectable
Overdrive
channel with features that make it virtually, a Two
Channel amplifier! The
Overdrive
channel features Exclusive Fender Pre & De-Emphasis Distortion circuitry plus a unique
distortion-activated
Limiter which provides dynamic interactive control over the distortion characteristic. In addition, a
true
stereo
chorus circuit utilizing two 25-watt power amplifiers gives this amp that lush stereo chorus sound. The Fender
PRINCETON CHORUS is one of the most
“Expressive”
amplifiers ever made.
Fender Pre & De-Emphasis Distortion is based on unique Pre and Post clipper voicing filters designed to simulate the preamp
tone settings and speaker output of an overdriven tube amplifier. You get the
searing smooth
highs backed by
deep
punch that
stack amps are known for. The MID BOOST switch provides a second pre-emphasis voice and the PRESENCE control
provides continuous variation of the high frequency content in the de-emphasis voicing.
The LIMITER is a new feature which will provide gain compression at the onset of distortion and can be used to dial in the
exact degree of distortion without sacrificing sustain. This effect is particularly dramatic at high GAIN settings. At high
LIMITER and GAIN settings a very dynamic effect can be achieved by varying pick attack. (i.e.: The harder you pick, the cleaner
the note. Also
harmonic content will
increase as notes are allowed to sustain. High output pickups with the instrument tone
control turned down can achieve reverse envelope, backwards tape effects and many other sounds.)
The
extended range
three band equalization circuitry is post overdrive and can be used to further modify the overall sound of
the amp.
In addition to convenience features like All
Front Panel Mounted Controls and Jacks,
the PRINCETON CHORUS features a
detachable footswitch for selecting the Overdrive Mode and for activating the stereo chorus circuitry. These functions are
multiplexed over a standard 1/4 inch phone plug for ease of connection or extension of the footswitch to remote pedal boards.
The versatility of the PRINCETON CHORUS is greatly expanded by the individual mono and true stereo EFFECTS LOOPS.
These patch points allow for a wide variety of external effects connection schemes and amplifier slaving configurations. They
also provide for direct connection to recording and sound reinforcement mixers. The HEADPHONE jack automatically mutes
the speakers in addition to driving standard Stereo or Mono headphones and can also be used as a line out.
Last, but definitely not least, the Fender PRINCETON CHORUS packs a new stereo power amp section that is based on a
radically underdamped design that interacts with the speakers in much the same way as a tube amplifier does, producing
sparkle and punch with an increase in apparent loudness and power that defies comparison to other similarly rated units.
These amps are LOUD, and the Fender Special Design 10 inch speakers can reliably put it out, night after night.
The selection of a Fender amplifier will reward you with years of quality music in a wide range of controlled sounds. This manual
is designed to familiarize you with the equipment and to acquaint you with its many fine features. Read it carefully so that you
will benefit from all the features as soon as you start using the amplifier.
The built-in quality of a Fender amplifier is the result of over three and a half decades of dedication in the combined skills of
research and development by our engineers and musicians.
That is why we say, proudly... FENDER, The Sound That Creates Legends.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.