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SPECIFICATIONS (all models): 

BP30

 (Head)  11”H x 22”W x 12”D 

38 Lbs

 

BP30-112 

20 ½”H x 22”W x 12”D 

53 Lbs

 

BP30-212 

20 ½”H x 27”W x 12”D   68 Lbs

 

BP30-310 

25 ½”H x 27”W x 12”D   80 Lbs

TUBE COMPLIMENT

RATED OUTPUT POWER: 

30 watts / 15 watts / 8 watts

POWER OPTIONS: 

30 watts – 4 tubes / Pentode mode 

15 watts – 2 tubes / Pentode mode 

15 watts – 4 tubes / Triode mode 

8 watts – 2 tubes / Triode mode 

POWER CONSUMPTION: 

200 WATTS MAXIMUM

CHANGING POWER & PREAMP TUBES: 

Always use caution when changing tubes. The Power switch 

on the amplifier should be turned off and the power cable unplugged from the source. 

The tubes should be 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 positions 

are “keyed” to the socket. Make sure that you seat the tube pins properly in the socket and carefully push it 

tight into the socket. Reattach the round tube retainer. Make sure the rubber grommet inside the tube retainer 

securely holds down the tube.

NOTE: Dangerous and/or lethal high voltages are present inside the amplifier chassis.

 

Refer all servicing to qualified service persons.

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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