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Post by Ayton(e) on Aug 20, 2007 13:51:29 GMT -5
Right. So. The mode knob on the Competition seems to have changed in the latest version.  The info on the website hasn't been updated, and the online manual doesn't cover the Competition at all. Can anyone tell me what my footswitch is doing, unlit and lit, while the knob is in these three positions? Every time I think I've got it, I get mixed up. |
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Post by LooseCannon on Aug 20, 2007 14:12:05 GMT -5
Hmm strange man. I don't know about the new knob but in the old one you can select between 1st and 2nd gear and 2nd and 3rd gear, and when the footswitch button is off it's always second gear, and when it's on it's 1st or third.
I guess it could be the same in the newer knob when it's on 1st or 3rd but what happens when you put it on 2nd? It restricts you to 2nd gear?
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Post by Hacksaw on Aug 20, 2007 14:46:50 GMT -5
The Manual will cover the competition, as soon as I get the Comp. it's to be shown at the Splawn Convetion as a 2x12 combo, When I get the amp I will update the manual.
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Post by shreder75 on Aug 20, 2007 15:42:51 GMT -5
maybe someone should just ask scott....think maybe he'd know why?
=P
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Post by Ayton(e) on Aug 21, 2007 16:21:51 GMT -5
This is neither the time nor place for logic!
Okay, I could do that. But I gravitate towards a "bother Scott as little as possible" philosophy. Besides, I think Loosecannon has got it. With the footswitch unlit, all the gears sound the same. With it lit, all different. The only position on the amp that doesn't change tone when toggling the footswitch on/off is 2nd Gear. Ergo, the amp is always on 2nd unless the footswitch is lit, in which case you get whatever is selected on the amp's dial.
Odd that they added an extra position on the dial without any functional benefit. Surely if they'd made 1st the default gear then the same method would have given us a 1st/3rd toggle. Looks cleaner, though!
Hacksaw: any idea what speakers come in the Compo Combo?
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Post by shreder75 on Aug 21, 2007 20:10:00 GMT -5
This is neither the time nor place for logic! Okay, I could do that. But I gravitate towards a "bother Scott as little as possible" philosophy. Besides, I think Loosecannon has got it. With the footswitch unlit, all the gears sound the same. With it lit, all different. The only position on the amp that doesn't change tone when toggling the footswitch on/off is 2nd Gear. Ergo, the amp is always on 2nd unless the footswitch is lit, in which case you get whatever is selected on the amp's dial. Odd that they added an extra position on the dial without any functional benefit. Surely if they'd made 1st the default gear then the same method would have given us a 1st/3rd toggle. Looks cleaner, though! Hacksaw: any idea what speakers come in the Compo Combo? could be...the mode switch on the comps used to read 1st/2nd gear or 2nd/3rd gear...those were the modes for which the footswitch would switch between |
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Post by splawnboy on Aug 21, 2007 22:17:42 GMT -5
I just recently joined the Splawn family so I hope this information is useful (and correct). I'm the owner of the black Competition that's now on the website.
Here's my understanding from Josh:
(1) With the knob on the amplifier to Gear 1, the footswitch light turns ON for Gear 1, and OFF for Gear 2.
(2) With the knob on the amplifier in Gear 3, the footswitch light turns ON for Gear 3, and OFF for Gear 2.
The rationale behind this is that the amp is in Gear 2 whenever the light is OFF.
I'm not sure what (if anything happens) when the knob on the amp is turned to the Gear 2 setting.
I hope this helps.
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Post by Hacksaw on Aug 22, 2007 0:19:27 GMT -5
Hacksaw: any idea what speakers come in the Compo Combo? HI, I had the Scumbacks H55/H75's for the combo, But, since the introduction of the bigblock speakers, I asked Splawn to put em in! I am hoping when the amp is ready, it will have the bigblock and maybe the small block in it. we will soon see! |
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Post by Jammermatt on Aug 22, 2007 5:33:58 GMT -5
Hack, you have MORE cabs coming? Do you have an undecorated wall somewhere in your house? LOL.
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Post by Ayton(e) on Sept 14, 2007 16:44:57 GMT -5
Just a quick note: I notice the front page has been updated to explain this little puzzle. Someone's listening...  |
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Post by LooseCannon on Sept 14, 2007 18:06:24 GMT -5
I think it's kinda stupid that they added the second gear only position, instead he should have added a 1st/3rd gear position.
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Post by 2838josh on Sept 17, 2007 11:33:43 GMT -5
Well the reason behind the newer mode switch on the Comp's comes from guys wanting to use the mode switch without the footswitch. This way you can use it normally without the footswitch or use the footswitching function as well. The option of going from 1st to 3rd is not available with current switching circuit.
Maybe it was a bad idea but we had a lot of guys ask for that.
Josh....
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Post by Ayton(e) on Sept 17, 2007 13:46:48 GMT -5
That does make sense. I'm not a live player really, just a home noodler/recorder, so I wouldn't use the footswitch at all if I didn't have to. I also like the idea of the amp still being totally functional with the footswitch lost/broken. But for that you'd need to give us a little OD1/OD2 push-push switch on the front too... Nice to see you on here a little bit more, Josh. |
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Post by LooseCannon on Sept 17, 2007 17:47:36 GMT -5
Didn't think of it that way josh good point, I guess like ayton said it still lacks the OD1/OD2 so to which one does it default when the footswitch isn't connected?
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Post by LooseCannon on Sept 26, 2007 11:33:41 GMT -5
ok I just checked to which OD does it default to when the footswitch isn't connected, it defaults to OD1.
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