Fender Twin Amp User Manual

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INPUT - Input jack connection for your guitar.

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Channel

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VOLUME - Controls the overall loudness output of the
amp when channel–

1 is active.

BRIGHT - This two-position button gives channel–1 a
treble boost:

button OUT > for BRIGHT OFF

button IN > for BRIGHT ON

T R E B L E - Controls the channel–1 h i g h - f requency level.

BASS - Controls the channel–1 low-frequency level.

MIDDLE - Controls the channel–1 mid-frequency level.

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Channel

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GAIN - Controls the pre-amplifier distortion level when
channel–

2 is active. Higher GAIN levels produce more

distortion. Use GAIN in conjunction with channel–

VOLUME (K) to set the overall volume output of the amp.

T R E B L E - Controls the channel–2 h i g h - f re q u e n c y
level. TREBLE has less effect as MIDDLE is turned
above “3.”

BASS - Controls the channel–2 low-frequency level.

MIDDLE - Controls the channel–2 mid-frequency level.

VOLUME - Controls the overall loudness output of the
amp when channel–

2 is active in conjunction with

GAIN (G). Use this VOLUME control to set the output
level of channel–

2 relative to the channel–1 settings.

CHANNEL SELECT - This two-position button
selects the active pre-amp channel:

button OUT > for Channel-

1 > LED OFF

button IN >

for Channel-

2 > LED ON

Note: When the Footswitch is plugged in to the
FOOTSWITCH jack, CHANNEL SELECTION is possible
only from the Footswitch.

REVERB - Controls the Reverb level of both channels.
Note: Reverb can be toggled ON/OFF from the
Footswitch when it is plugged in.

SPEED - Controls Tremolo modulation rate. Note: The
Footswitch must be plugged in (with TREMOLO toggled
ON) to enable the Tremolo effect. Turn up INTENSITY to
make SPEED settings more audible.

INTENSITY - Controls the Tremolo sweep depth.
Note: The Footswitch must be plugged in (with
TREMOLO toggled ON) to enable the Tremolo effect.
Tremolo is less intense in the 1/4 power mode.

PRESENCE - Controls the ultra-high frequency level of
both channel–

1 and channel–2.

POWER INDICATOR - Illuminates when the POWER
is switched ON and the Pro-Tube amp is receiving
power. Note: Unscrew the red jeweled cover to access
the bulb for replacement. Use bulb type T47.

Congratulations! Your Fender

Pro-Tube Series amplifier

delivers world-class tone and professional quality
construction for many years of enjoyable service. Read
through this manual to take advantage of the features built
into your Twin-Amp:

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Two pre-amp channels:

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Independent V O L U M E,

TREBLE, MIDDLE, a n d B A S S f o r

each channel,

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Channel 1 BRIGHT switch for crisp tone emphasis,

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Channel 2 GAIN control for warm Pro-Tube distortion.

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Tools for tone:

•

Sweet sounding Fender spring REVERB,

•

Ultra-high frequency definition from the P R E S E N C E

control,

•

TREMOLO volume modulation with SPEED and

INTENSITY controls.

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Effects loop options:

•

Engage/bypass external effects

devices with the L O O P button,

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Normalize (or set

alternate) engage/bypass volume levels using the SEND
and RETURN controls.

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Remote functions of the Four–button F o o t s w i t c h :

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CHANNEL select,

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EFFECTS LOOP bypass/ engage,

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REVERB on/off,

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TREMOLO on/off.

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Expansion Options:

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Output to a second Pro-Tube amp

using the PRE-AMP OUT and POWER-AMP IN jacks, and

c o n t rol both amps as one,

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Output to sound

re i n f o rcement equipment,

•

Plug two 8 ohm speaker

cabinets into each of your Pro-Tube amp(s) at the MAIN
SPEAKER and EXTERNAL SPEAKER jacks.

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Selectable output levels:

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FULL POWER supplies 100

watts of output,

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1/4 OUTPUT POWER supplies 25 watts

of output for smaller venues,

•

1/4 OUTPUT POWER

allows the drive tone created by high GAIN/ VOLUME
settings to be generated at lower volume levels.

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Quality built:

•

The chassis is constructed from the finest,

most roadworthy components,

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Cabinets are made from

s t u rdy 3/4 inch birch/maple plywood,

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C o v e red in

genuine Tolex

for long lasting good looks.

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Extras:

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Tilt-back legs provide an alternate listening

angle,

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Removable casters— ON for easy transportation

and OFF for secure cabinet placement.

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This manual includes procedures for testing, balancing
and replacing the amplifier tubes at the core of your
Pro–Tube sound.