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Caution 

To prevent electrical shock, do not operate this unit in wet or moist areas. 
 
There are no user - serviceable parts inside. (see, "Maintenance" and "Tube Chart" sections for 
user maintenance procedures.) 
 
 
 
 
 

Specifications 

 

 

1 rack space, 2 channel, all vacuum tube 
preamplifier 

Noise (referred to full output, 20 - 20Khz) 

Input impedance - 1 meg 

- All controls up Ch. I Hum and noise - -87.5 dB 
Ch.2 (high gain), Hum and noise - -70dB 

Output impedance -5K (note: 5K output 
impedance is achieved using a vacuum tube in 
cathode follower configuration, there are no 
solid state devices used in the signal path) 

- Master volumes down. Output control up. 
Output stage (#5 and #6 only)  
Hum and noise- -11OdB  
60Hz- - 134 dB  
120Hz- - 131 dB 

Max output before clip -25V RMS 

Made in America 

Boost #1 - 6.0 dB @ I Khz  
Boost #2 - 8.0 dB @ 1Khz  
Crunch - 8.0 dB @ 6Khz 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for KTG-1 Tube

Page 1: ...KTG 1 Tube Guitar Preamp Owners Manual ...

Page 2: ...ut 20 20Khz Input impedance 1 meg All controls up Ch I Hum and noise 87 5 dB Ch 2 high gain Hum and noise 70dB Output impedance 5K note 5K output impedance is achieved using a vacuum tube in cathode follower configuration there are no solid state devices used in the signal path Master volumes down Output control up Output stage 5 and 6 only Hum and noise 11OdB 60Hz 134 dB 120Hz 131 dB Max output b...

Page 3: ...tar Preamp KTG stands for King Tone Generator Each product in the KTG Series has been designed and built to generate great guitar sound now and for years to come Read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the features and operation of the KTG 1 Meanwhile here are some set ups to try out ...

Page 4: ...d for distorted rhythm or lead Add Channel Two Pull Boost for fatter more saturated rhythm or lead tone Add Channel Two Crunch Boost for super high gain solo tone By experimenting you can discover which combinations will work best for the sounds you need See the settings on page 1 Channel Switching and Gain Boost Functions Channel Switching and Gain Boost functions can be accessed 3 ways 1 Manuall...

Page 5: ...t 6KHz to Channel Two only Using Effects Any number of effects may be used between the KTG I and the power amp When not using effects connect the parallel outputs on the back of the KTG I to both channels of a stereo power amp This produces a mono signal When using stereo effects connect either of the parallel outputs of the KTG I to the input of the first effect in the chain Come out of both outp...

Page 6: ...o switch and 200MA 250V channels Boost Crunch SLO BLO Fuse controls while you play For 220V and 240V use 100MA 250V IMPORTANT this SLO BLO Fuse is not MIDI Using the KTG 1 with MIDI Equipment With the addition of a Duncan adapter cable Model 128017 and a programmable MIDI switching device such as the Scholz MIDI octopus you can place functions of the KTG 1 under MIDI control See the diagram below ...

Page 7: ...rogrammable Footswitch into the 4 Function DIN jack on the back of your preamp Dip switches inside the footswitch allow you to create the 4 sounds most useful to you The footswitch comes pre programmed for the following 1 Button Green Channel Fendery clean with good presence depth 2 Button Red Channel Tight punchy dirty rhythm Fat bluesy lead 3 Button Red Channel with Boost 2 Hi Gain lead smooth r...

Page 8: ...t should help isolate some common problems you may encounter with your pre amp Some are obvious problems you can solve yourself 1 No output q Check power indicator Switch on AC plugged in q Check fuse Replace with a 200 MA 250V SLO BLO fuse q Verify source voltage with something you know works q Check to make sure volume controls are up q Output jacks not connected or faulty output cable q Defecti...

Page 9: ...Seymour Duncan 5427 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara CA 93111 Tel 805 964 9610 Fax 805 964 9749 www seymourduncan com ...

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