background image

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

Tube Amplifier

W

RITE

M

IDI 

C

HANNEL

S

WITCH

 

L

OOP 

1

S

WITCH

L

OOP 

2

S

WITCH

L

OOP 

3

S

WITCH

L

OOP 

4

S

WITCH

L

OOP 

5

S

WITCH

L

OOP 

6

MIDI SWITCHER

16

8

8

8

16

16

1. Use a dual footswitch such as the ENGL Z-4, 

connecting it to the amp via a stereo cord equipped 

with ¼" jack plugs. You can switch channels and Gain Boost via the dual footswitch connected to 
port 20, Mid Boost and M.V.B. via the dual footswitch connected to port 19, and FX Loop Off/On and 
Reverb Off/On via the dual footswitch connected to port 18.

2. Use a MIDI switcher such as the ENGL Z-11, c

onnecting it to the amp via three stereo cords 

equipped with ¼" jack plugs. The buttons on the switcher can serve to control Clean/Lead, Gain Boost, 
Mid Boost, M.V.B., the FX Loop, and Reverb.
You can also program all kinds of switching setups to the various MIDI program locations. Here's just 
one example: You could configure MIDI Preset #1 so that the Clean channel, Gain Boost, and Reverb 
are on, while Mid Boost, M.V.B., and the FX Loop are off. Then you could set MIDI Preset #2 up so 
that Lead channel, Mid Boost, and M.V.B. are on, while Gain Boost, the FX Loop, and Reverb are off.  
Whatever setups you decide to program, you can easily activate the desired configuration directly via
a MIDI board such as the ENGL Z-9, Z-12, or Z-15. 
This type of control option is extremely versatile; we recommend it highly if you intend to use the amp 
in conjunction with any MIDI system, including MIDI effects devices. 

Stereo

1/4" jack

tip: refer to

 

*T

ring: refer to 

*R

sleeve: Ground (Shield)

Use a stereo

plug only!

Stereo

1/4" plug

ring 

*R

tip 

*T

sleeve

Wiring of Principal Connectors: Footswitch (18, 19, 20)

Your options for controlling the GigMaster 30 amp remotely:

T e c h n i c a l   s p e c i f i c a t i o n s   a r e   s u b j e c t   t o   c h a n g e   w i t h o u t   n o t i c e .

ENGL Gerätebau GmbH

Internet: www.engl-amps.com

Text, design, graphics and layout by

Horst Langer, ENGL Amp Designer

or

1.

2.

Speaker / cabinet options:

or ->

or ->

or ->

Footswitch jack (20):
*R: 

A switch connected to this terminal controls

      Gain Boost: off <--> on;

*T: 

A switch connected to this terminal controls  

      Channel switching: Clean <--> Lead;

Footswitch jack (18):
*R:

 A switch connected to this terminal controls

      Reverb: 

off <--> on;

*T: 

A switch connected to this terminal controls  

      

FX Loop:

 off <--> on;

Footswitch jack (19):
*R: 

A switch connected to this terminal controls

      M.V.B. off <--> on (low / high level);

*T: 

A switch connected to this terminal controls  

      Mid boost: off <--> on;

3 x

Footswitch

Tube

Guitar Amplifier

GigMaster 30

Combo: Type E300

Head: Type E305

Amp-Design by

Horst Langer

ENGL Amps

Made in Germany

CAUTION !

!

REPLACE FUSE

ONLY WITH SAME

TYPE AND RATING !

R

FX Off/On

Reverb

DO NOT OPEN !

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK !

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE !

FX Loop

Send

Return

16 Ohms serial

1 x 16 Ohms

2 x 8 Ohms

Poweramp Output

8 Ohms

parallel

A

B

Important:

Connect

one 16 Ohms

cabinet to

output jack A!

8 Ohms
Combo:

internal speaker

Clean/Lead

Gain Boost

Mid Boost

M.V.B.

0 dB

Poweramp

Signal

Line

Output

Summary of Contents for Gig Master 30

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Tube Guitar Amplifier Please first read this manual carefully GigMaster 30 ...

Page 2: ...rmine the Clean channel s volume Note Turning the Input Gain knob all the way down gives the lowest input sensitivity A tip from the designer If you want to keep the preamp signal pristine clean dial in a setting between 7 and 11 o clock for active and humbucking pickups and between 9 and 1 o clock for single coil pickups The power amp provides a moderate amount of headroom so be sure to choose a ...

Page 3: ...for Clean and Lead modes red LED indicate Lead mode This function can also be activated via the respective footswitch connected to jack 20 Once a footpedal is connected the channel selector pushbutton is deactivated 12 Master This master volume knob controls the power amp s output it is located post FX Loop M V B Master Volume Boost This feature increases the master volume level giving you instant...

Page 4: ...switch Clean Lead Gain Boost Use this Stereo jack to connect a conventional footswitch with two switching functions for example the ENGL Z 4 2 x off on Single Pole Single Throw or SPST for short This type of footswitch lets you access the two channels and Gain Boost One of the two switches activates Clean or Lead the other engages Gain Boost Plugging a footswitch into this jack disables onboard ch...

Page 5: ...d an external 8 ohm cabinet e g the ENGL models E112 or E412 CAUTION If you intend to use a 16 ohm cabinet only make absolutely certain you connect it to Output A jack 26 Output B jack 27 is only enabled when a speaker is connected to Output A jack 20 27 Poweramp Output B 16 Ohms serial This is an auxiliary output connected in series with Output A jack 26 This output is designed for one applicatio...

Page 6: ...ithout an adequate load a speaker cabinet or suitable terminating resistor High ambient temperatures place an additional strain on diverse components so if at all possible avoid operating the amp at temperatures far higher than 30 C 86 F for longer periods Running the amp at mains voltages exceeding the nominal mains input voltage over longer periods can also shorten component life Replace tubes w...

Page 7: ...ected properly and are they functional Unplug connected effectors and see if the amp works fine without these peripheral devices Are the Master Lead Drive or Lead Volume knobs set to a value greater than 0 If any of these knobs is fully down no signal is routed to the amp s outputs You may be looking at a faulty tube or another defect the internal power tube fuses blown etc In this case be sure to...

Page 8: ...u intend to use the amp in conjunction with any MIDI system including MIDI effects devices Stereo 1 4 jack tip refer to T ring refer to R sleeve Ground Shield Use a stereo plug only Stereo 1 4 plug ring R tip T sleeve Wiring of Principal Connectors Footswitch 18 19 20 Your options for controlling the GigMaster 30 amp remotely Technical specifications are subject to change without notice ENGL Gerät...

Reviews: