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Thank you for the purchase of your Ceriatone Chupacabra guitar amplifier!
Here, we hope to explain how best to use your new amp.
Table of Contents
1)
About the Chupacabra…….…………………………………………………………………………………………page 2
2)
Quick setup……………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 3
3)
Front Panel controls………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 4
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Rear Panel controls…………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 8
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Tube compliment and external bias jacks and adjustment………………………………………………………page 10
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Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………………………………………………………...page 14
1) About the Chupacabra 50W amplifier
Our British series of amplifiers has been overwhelmingly popular, and is still the backbone of our amplifier line. We have been
pleased to provide many players access to our unique take on these legendary amplifiers. With excitement, we are branching
out into another series – the HRP series (“hot-rodded Plexi”).
Our first release in the HRP series is the Chupacabra 50W. If you don’t already know, the chupacabra is a mythical creature
known for its violent attacks on animals and penchant for drinking the blood of its victims. Sounds evil, right? Well, so does the
amplifier at hand. Don’t let the name fool you, though, because it is capable of much more. This amplifier particularly draws
upon the lineage of famous 1980s amp technician Jose Arredondo, but with modern twists and refinements. We’ve voiced the
power section to be larger and more dynamic, and the preamp to be more versatile. We’ve added unique features like a
passive FX loop in between the preamp and power amp, individual power tube bias control, and DC regulated preamp tube
filaments for lowest noise floor possible.
While our work could not have been possible without the gracious information shared over the last decade in the public domain,
we hope you appreciate our modifications, component selection, and construction techniques. Most of all, we hope the
“Chupa” becomes an integral part of your tone equation to exhilarate your playing and music.
