Fender FR-12 question

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Saulch

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For those who have an FR12, how do u usually set the “cut” knob. I have everything at 12:00, but what is best to set the Cut at?
 
I have the FR10 w/ the cut knob off (fully counter clockwise). Have the Archangel V3 preamp installed and have kept the cut off when it was stock also. I go back and forth keeping the treble, mids and bass knobs at noon and settings that archangel recommends for a flat response with their preamp which also boosts the volume a great deal (treble and mids at 2oclock bass at 11oclock)
 
11 o clock to noon, Usually if the amp is tilted back, I'll increase the cut since it's pointing directly at me. If it's set on the floor pointing at the back of my calf/legs then i'll turn down the cut knob.

I wouldn't overthink it. The knobs on the FR-12 are supposed to be adjusted to your taste and are easily accessible mid-gig
 
As others pointed out, don't overthink and use your ears.

The cut starts at one (1). Apply it only if needed because the signal seems harsh or fizzy in the highs. The room and amp position will dictate if you need to use the cut. With Bass / Mid / Treble noon (12:00) is the right starting point. Adjust depending on what seems too little or too much.

In my case (amp angled on the floor, near a corner in a 40sqm studio) the bass is too boomy and there's some high fizzle.
So Bass -3 , Mid and Treble both at 0 (12:00) and the cut is at about 2.5. Takes care of both issues and sounds great.
 
I always kept the Cut knob at its minimum setting.

I always set the Bass knob to about -1 from the center position, not because it sounded better, but because I live in an apartment and didn't want to disturb the neighbors below. The sound was actually better with it set to the center position.

I often the mid knob by about +1 to +2 from the center position. Doing this gave me a similar feeling of punch and impact to the sound I remember from using tube amps back in the day. My memory might be faulty, though. 🤔

Having the quick knobs built right into the FR12 itself was incredibly convenient. Along with the AXE FX's performance page, I felt this was a major advantage. :D
 
I would add that it helps to have someone out front listen [or use a wireless and do it yourself] and give you an assessment of the sound from
the audience perspective, especially if your amp is on the ground and not tilted back.
 
eadex51 said:
I would add that it helps to have someone out front listen [or use a wireless and do it yourself] and give you an assessment of the sound from
the audience perspective, especially if your amp is on the ground and not tilted back.
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That was one of the benefits of going wireless, especially if we are running our own sound.

The deciding factor for wireless was right after a nasty electrical shock to the lips from a mic at a gig, scared the daylights out of me. Ever since that day I don’t gig without an outlet wiring checker either.
 
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