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1. Power Switch8. Middle Control1. Footpedal Jack5. H.T. Fuse
On / Off Switch for mains power to the amplifier.Dictates the middle register of the amplifier.For connection of the supplied footswitch to allowThe correct value of H.T. fuse is specified on the
Turning this up will make your guitar sound fatter.tremelo to be switched on and off.rear panel of the amplifier. Please refer to Important
Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and
ENGLISHunplugged from the mains electricity supply beforeConversely reducing the amount of middle in yourNote: The tremelo effect will only work when playingSafety Instructions, page 2.
tone will result in a sharper and thinner guitar sound
being moved.through Channel 2.6. Mains Input
for a more �scoopedO tone.
Your amp is provided with a detachable mains
2. Standby Switch2/3. Loudspeaker Outputs
9. Treble Control(power) lead which is connected here. The specific
The Standby Switch is used in conjunction with theThese are for connection to either the internal
Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone,mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has
Power Switch (item 1) to �warm upO the amplifierspeakers and/or an external load, i.e. speaker
making your guitar sound brighter when increased.been built for is shown on the back panel. Before
before use and to prolong the life of the output valves.extension cabinet(s). (See item 4).
connecting for the first time, please ensure that your
(Note: The tone network is highly interactive and
When powering up the amplifier always engage theamplifier is compatible with your electricity supply. If
altering one control can change the shape of the4. Output Selector
Power Switch (item 1) first. This allows theyou have any doubt, please get advice from a
sound in relation to the other tone controls.Matches the amplifierOs output to the load
application of the voltage required to heat the valvesqualified person. Your Marshall dealer will help in this
Experimentation is the best way to achieve yourimpedance.
to their correct operating temperature. After about 2respect.
desired sounds.)
minutes, when the valves are up to the correctWith all-valve amplifiers it is imperative that the
temperature, the Standby Switch can be engaged.amplifier is connected to a load whilst in operation7. Mains Fuse
10. Volume I
Upon doing this the H.T. (High Tension) which is theand that the impedance selected on the amplifierThe correct value of mains fuse is specified on the
Controls the overall output level of Channel 1.
high voltage required by the output valves to passmatches the total impedance of the internal speakersrear panel of the amplifier. Please refer to Important
Note: This channel is voiced for a higher treble
signal (and hence produce sound) is applied.and/or extension speaker cabinets.Safety Instructions, page 2.
response than Channel 2.
To prolong valve life, the Standby Switch aloneThe two internal speakers are 16 Ohms each. These
should be used to turn the amplifier on and off during11. Volume IIare wired in parallel giving an overall impedance of
breaks in a performance. Also, upon full power down,Controls the overall output level of Channel 2.8 Ohms, therefore the output selector should be set to
always disengage the Standby Switch prior to theNote: Channel 2 is voiced for normal response.8 Ohms.
main Power Switch (item 1).
12. Input JackIf an additional 8 Ohm extension speaker cabinet is
used in conjunction with the internal speakers the
3. IndicatorConnects the guitar to Channel 1.
output selector should be set to 4 Ohms.
The Indicator will be lit when your amplifier is onNote: Though the first input of the first channel is
and will not be lit when the amplifier is switched off.the input that most guitarists use, donOt be afraid toNote: No additional extension speaker cabinet with
experiment. Some guitar players prefer to mix thean impedance lower than 8 Ohms should be used in
4. Speed Controlconjunction with the internal speakers.
two channels together by connecting a short,
Controls the speed of oscillation when using the
screened patch lead between the second input ofFailure to comply with these points will result in
tremelo effect.
Channel 1 and the first input of Channel 2. If you thendamage to the amplifier.
plug your guitar into the first
5. Intensity ControlYour amp should be completely powered down
input of Channel 1 (item 12), you12
Controls the intensity of oscillation (i.e. the effectbefore the selector is turned.
can mix the different tonal
depth) when using the tremelo effect.INPUTS
characters of each channel for
12
Note: The tremelo effect will only work when playinggreater flexibility. (See diagram).
through Channel 2 of the Bluesbreaker combo.
13. Input Jack
6. Presence ControlConnects the guitar to the lower sensitivity input on
Adds higher frequencies to the guitar tone, creatingChannel 1.
crispness and bite. Turning this up will make the
sound more cutting and �presentO.14. Input Jack
Connects the guitar to Channel 2.
7. Bass Control
Controls the amount of low frequencies or bottom15. Input Jack
end in your tone.Connects the guitar to the lower sensitivity input on
Channel 2.
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