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Operator's Manual

Tube Guitar Amplifier

Please, first read this manual carefully!

GigMaster 30

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...

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