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Safety Instructions  

 

 
1. Please read these instructions and keep them for reference. 
 
 
2. Please follow all instructions described here. 
 
 
3. Do not use this apparatus near water. 
 
 
4. Clean only with a dry cloth. 
 
 
5. Do not block any ventilation openings. 
 
 
6. Do not operate near any heat sources such as radiators or heat registers. 
 
 
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs and at the 
point where they exit from the apparatus. 
 
 
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 
 
 
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
 
 
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Servicing is required when the apparatus 
has been damaged in any way.  For example, if the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 
 
 
11. CAUTION: To disconnect the unit completely from the MAINS, unplug the unit. 
Turning the power switch off does not disconnect the unit completely from the MAINS. 
 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Sugarland

Page 1: ...1 Sugarland 12W Guitar Amplifier User Manual Bartel Amplifiers LLC 4401 Eastern Avenue Bldg 46A 3G Baltimore MD 21224 www bartelamps com...

Page 2: ...Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 9 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 10 Refer all servicing to qualified service perso...

Page 3: ...e amplifier that goes beyond traditional boutique amplifiers in terms of sound quality build quality artistry and design innovation The Sugarland s finely tuned cabinet produces a tonal response with...

Page 4: ...ontrols with a new form of circuitry that provides a more complex tone control behavior than a conventional guitar preamp While conventional treble bass controls offer simple variations of a single vo...

Page 5: ...uires the fabrication of custom made components For example I custom mold a number of components including a set of wire trees to help implement a tidy secure wire layout and custom molded knobs with...

Page 6: ...5 Operation 12 Unpacking 12 Setting Up 12 Connecting Your Guitar or Pedalboard 12 Powering Up 12 Powering Down 12 6 Dialing in Your Sound 13 Preamp Controls 13 7 Getting a Great Sound at Home 14 The E...

Page 7: ...V6 Biasing Cathode Bias Operating Mode Class AB Output Impedance 8 Ohms Power Supply Type Tube Rectified Tubes 1x5Y3GT Cabinet Body Solid Eastern White Pine Finger Jointed Baffle Board Multi Piece Sol...

Page 8: ...the Treble control performs the function you expect i e increasing decreasing the amount of high frequency content in the signal it has a more complex and profound effect than a conventional Treble c...

Page 9: ...own as needed This will help maximize the signal to noise ratio and will generally provide the best tone Power and Standby Switches The Power switch is used to control the application of AC power to t...

Page 10: ...from that shown in the illustration above IMPORTANT The MAINS power applied must match the voltage and frequency specification printed on the back panel of your amplifier Fuse It is essential that th...

Page 11: ...ive only an external speaker and to disconnect the internal speaker then you must unplug the internal speaker from the main speaker jack location on the underside of the chassis and connect the extern...

Page 12: ...to turn the reverb and tremolo on and off It isn t necessary to connect the footwitch to use reverb and tremolo If you don t connect the footswitch reverb and tremolo are still fully functional Connec...

Page 13: ...drange more prominent This voicing can be compared to a vintage Tweed tone and can be tweaked by adjusting bass and treble slightly one way or the other Compared to the previous setting you will note...

Page 14: ...t the sound you hear is greatly influenced by the location of the amp in the room and by the orientation of the amp with respect to the listening position i e if the amp is pointing at you or away fro...

Page 15: ...amplifier If you experience a problem with your amplifier the first step in debugging involves consideration of the possibility of a tube problem I subject all tubes to a thorough burn in and test pro...

Page 16: ...ean without overdrive you may prefer to use a TAD 12AU7 in the U1 position It will significantly increase clean headroom and deliver a fuller fatter sound 12AU7 Tubes The preferred brand for 12AU7 tub...

Page 17: ...ctives and applicable Standards EMC Directive 2014 30 EU EN55032 2015 EN55103 2 2009 EN55024 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 A11 2008 A2 2010 A12 2011 Ro...

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