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Your 3RD POWER Amplifier is a professional musical instrument amplifier. The information 
contained herein is current at the time of publication. However, specifications are subject to 
change without prior notice.

PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

HEED ALL WARNINGS.

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

YOUR AMPLIFIER IS LOUD! 
EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND VOLUMES MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE ! 
Practice “safe listening.”

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified personnel. Always unplug AC 
power before removing chassis.

IF YOU INTEND ON OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE USA: Always insure 
that unit is wired for proper voltage. Make certain all connections and grounding 
conforms with local standards. Make certain that you have obtained authorization to 
operate prior to connecting to power supply.

WARNING: Vacuum tube amplifiers generate heat. To insure proper ventilation always 
make certain there is at least four inches (100mm) of space behind the rear of the 
amplifier cabinet.

Keep away from curtains or any flammable objects.

WARNING: Do not block any ventilation openings on the rear or top of the amplifier. Do 
not impede ventilation by placing objects on top of the amplifier which extend past the 
rear edge of its cabinet.

WARNING: Do not expose the amplifier to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing water. Do 
not place objects filled with liquids on or nearby the amplifier.

WARNING: Always make certain proper load is connected before operating the amplifier. 
Failure to do so could pose a shock hazard and may result in damage to the amplifier.

Do not expose amplifier to direct sunlight or extremely high temperatures.

Always insure that amplifier is properly grounded. Always unplug AC power cord before 
changing fuse or any tubes. When replacing fuse, use only same type and rating.

Avoid direct contact with heated tubes. Keep amplifier away from children.

Be sure to connect to an AC power supply that meets the power supply specifications 
listed on the rear of the unit. Remove the power plug from the AC mains socket if the unit 
is to be stored for an extended period of time. If there is any danger of lightning occurring 
nearby, remove the power plug from the wall socket in advance.

To avoid damaging your speakers and other music equipment, turn off the power of all 
related equipment before making the connections.

Do not use excessive force in handling control buttons, switches and controls. Do not 
use solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean the unit. Wipe off the exterior with 
soft cloth.

Summary of Contents for Wooly Coats Spanky MKII

Page 1: ...U S E R S G U I D E G U I T A R A M P L I F I E R SPANKY MKII MODEL TREBLE MIDDLE VOLUME BASS REVERB HYBRID MASTER ...

Page 2: ...ation by placing objects on top of the amplifier which extend past the rear edge of its cabinet WARNING Do not expose the amplifier to rain moisture dripping or splashing water Do not place objects filled with liquids on or nearby the amplifier WARNING Always make certain proper load is connected before operating the amplifier Failure to do so could pose a shock hazard and may result in damage to ...

Page 3: ...nge Drop capacitors High quality filter caps including F T Capacitors Choke filtered power supply 12 speaker Dual 6V6 output tubes 5AR4 rectifier tube Tube driven Spring Reverb On Board The Spanky MKII features a full size spring Reverb tank on board The design features all tube drive and recovery circuits that delivers a vintage sounding reverberation effect with a mix level control located on th...

Page 4: ... certain that all tubes are installed Power Switch 1 The POWER switch when placed in the UP position provides AC wall power to the amplifier Standby Switch 2 The STANDBY switch when placed in the DOWN position puts the amplifier in standby mode allowing the tubes to warm up When this switch is place in the UP position the tube circuitry is fully functional and ready to amplify your guitar signal F...

Page 5: ...emperament and overall character of your instrument s sound Treble Control 6 The TREBLE control allows you to adjust the character of the higher frequency range Middle Control 7 The MIDDLE control allows you to adjust the emphasis of the mid range frequencies Bass Control 8 The BASS control allows you to adjust the depth of your lower frequencies Front Panel Input Section 3 4 5 6 7 8 TREBLE MIDDLE...

Page 6: ...Class A vacuum tube drive and recovery circuitry to deliver an authentic vintage sounding spring reverb effect HybridMASTER Control 10 The patented HYBRID MASTER control allows you to set the overall volume level of the amplifier independent of the volume and tone settings established on the front panel Front Panel Global Controls 9 10 BASS REVERB HYBRID MASTER ...

Page 7: ...power tubes are bad to protect the circuit from being damaged SAFETY NOTES Always plug your amp into a properly grounded 3 prong AC outlet Never plug your amp into an ungrounded outlet Never remove or break off the 3rd prong safety ground pin from the power cord Never use a damaged or ungrounded power cord Always use the proper value and type fuse according to the rear panel markings Never attempt...

Page 8: ... your amplifier to a single 4 OHM speaker or two 8 OHM speaker cabinets or more traditionally a remote speaker cabinet that is connected simultaneously with the internal speaker SAFETY NOTES Never operate your amplifier without a connected speaker cabinet This will damage your tubes or transformers or both Always operate your amplifier with the proper impedance output that matches your speaker cab...

Page 9: ...fier signal to the reverb tank From Tank Reverb Connection 18 This RCA jack connection is provide to receive the return signal from the reverb tank OPERATION NOTES To avoid unnecessary noise please make sure that you use a standard shielded guitar cable for the reverb only foot switch connection To avoid unnecessary noise please make sure that you use a shielded TRS cable for the reverb tremolo fo...

Page 10: ...OURSELF Tube Replacement WE RECOMMEND TAKING YOUR AMPLIFIER TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FOR SERVICING YOUR TUBES Make certain the amplifier is turned off and has been allowed ample time to cool down Be very careful when you remove the tubes as they might still be very hot Do not touch tube sockets with fingers Even after turning your amp off and unplugging it from the power outlet there could be eno...

Page 11: ...quivalent IN any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is borne by the purchaser The RA number must appear in large print directly below the shipping address Always include a brief description of the defect along with your correct return address and telephone number When calling to inquire about a returned product always refer to the RA number If 3RD POWER determines that the unit was defecti...

Page 12: ... INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SO THAT YOU CAN DRAW A PICTURE EXPRESSING HOW THIS AMP MAKES YOU FEEL OR YOUR FAVORITE AMP SETTINGS ...

Page 13: ...3RD POWER Amplification LLC 1307 Jewel Street Nashville TN 37207 Phone 615 945 3393 Web Site www 3rdPower com Thursday May 3 2018 ...

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