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The 

Black Pearl 30

®

 is a classic, all-tube, EL 84, Class A design combined with 

upgrades, enhancements and tone you would expect from Genz Benz. This amplifier is built for those 

that know tone and feel are inseparable.

The Black Pearl 30® is meticulously designed with an all-tube signal path, component selection and 

custom transformers that add up to responsive, thick, rich tone. Inside there are beautifully crafted 

black military spec PCB’s with robust, precision routed direct-to-point gold-flashed signal traces, 

neatly dressed wiring and custom tube sockets and retainers; all to ensure that every amp built 

delivers the Black Pearl 30’s® boutique tone yet will withstand the rigors of the road.

They say “Tone is in your fingers”, but it’s our tube rectifier design, custom wound transformers and 

choice of Eminence® Alnico speakers that lets your tone come through, from the bell-like chime of 

single coils to the warm purr of humbuckers.

OWNERS MANUAL

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BP30

BP30-410CAB

BP30-310

BP30-112

BP30-212CAB

BP30-212

Summary of Contents for BLACK PEARL 30 BP30

Page 1: ...lly crafted black military spec PCB s with robust precision routed direct to point gold flashed signal traces neatly dressed wiring and custom tube sockets and retainers all to ensure that every amp built delivers the Black Pearl 30 s boutique tone yet will withstand the rigors of the road They say Tone is in your fingers but it s our tube rectifier design custom wound transformers and choice of E...

Page 2: ...nt of sag and soft tube compression is present to let your notes respond and sing EMINENCE RED FANG ALNICO SPEAKERS Alnico speakers contributed greatly to the wonderful tones produced by vintage Class A designs Their sensitivity was partly responsible for these amps dynamic response as well Due to Alnico s expense speakers using this magnet material fell out of wide use in the 1970 s and they are ...

Page 3: ...ngs The important Middle filter is very powerful It changes the feel and character of the amp as it actually adds gain and sustain to the signal path when placed in the 2 o clock to 5 o clock positions TOP This control is more like the classic presence network within the power tube stage controlling high frequency content and clarity within the critical phase inverter stage REVERB Adjusts the amou...

Page 4: ...an cause electrons to stray from the intended path and collide with unintentional targets This wastes energy and efficiency but provides a unique tonal character that some players seek Fortunately several methods exist that allow us to operate a pentode power tube in triode mode by fixing the screen grid more solidly to the plate supply with the Triode Pentode switch effectively eliminating the sc...

Page 5: ...CLE AND FUSE HOLDER The detachable power cord should be inserted here before the cord is plugged into an AC power source Within the bottom portion of this receptacle is a small drawer that holds the mains power fuse An extra fuse is included in this plastic housing It may be necessary to use a small tool to pry the small drawer open Be sure to use the appropriately rated fuse for your AC mains vol...

Page 6: ...ck up Recommendation Single Coil Setting Name Black Magic Woman Pick up Recommendation Humbucker Neck Setting Name Rat Strat Pick up Recommendation Single Coil Setting Name Searing Slide Pick up Recommendation Single Coil NOTE All examples shown are with the amp power mode in 30 watt Pentode mode When using the amp in the Triode mode due to the inherent darker tonality increase Treble or Top to yo...

Page 7: ... cool Each tube is secured with a special tube retainer that keeps the tube seated properly and also helps to counter act unwanted tube microphonics A small Phillips screw driver will be needed to unscrew the round tube retainer After this retainer has been removed rock the tube slightly and gently while pulling up on the tube and remove it carefully When re installing tubes note that the pin posi...

Page 8: ...ional audio equipment should attempt to operate this device In addition by use of this device the user agrees to hold Genz Benz and its designers sales agents and all other affiliates and related parties harmless in the event of any accident injury damage or loss resulting from such use Manufacturer s sole responsibility is to provide a warranty on the specified performance of the product under no...

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