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Thank you for the purchase of your Ceriatone SSS guitar amplifier!
Here, we hope to explain how best to use your new amp.
Table of Contents
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About the SSS……………...…………………………………………………………………………………………page 2
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Quick setup……………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 3
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Front Panel controls………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 4
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Rear Panel controls…………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 8
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Tube compliment and external bias jacks and adjustment………………………………………………………page 12
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Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………………………………………………………...page 17
1) About the SSS 100W and 50W amplifiers
The release of our Overtone series of amplifiers has been overwhelmingly popular, and the support of customers such as you
has instigated the release of currently over ten different versions within the series. In addition, we have released the Klein-
ulator and C-lator effects loop interfaces specifically for use with our Overtone amplifiers. We have been pleased to provide
many players access to our unique take on these legendary amplifiers.
At this point, we have finally been able to release our most anticipated model in this series – the SSS. We have spent the
better part of 10 years researching this amplifier, yet the information available was limited and understandably closely guarded.
However, in the last two years, we were given a once in a lifetime opportunity that we could not pass up. After tens of
thousands of dollars in R&D, hundreds of man-hours, and careful custom-made parts revisions, we are able to release to you a
clone of one of the most sought after amplifiers in history. While few specimens exist, ours represents a particular 100W model
that absolutely blew us away with its complex, three-dimensional clean tone, and it’s ability to rock when needed. After
experiencing this circuit first hand, we knew we had something special.