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TOURMASTER

TM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration of owning 

this Egnater Tourmaster

TM

 4100 / 4212. Please carefully read and understand the instructions 

inside this user’s manual before attempting to operate your new amp.

 

This instruction manual includes essential safety information regarding the use and  

maintenance of the Tourmaster

TM

 4100 / 4212.  Take special care to heed all warning symbols 

and signs inside this manual and those printed on the amplifier itself.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR 

SHOCK HAZARD, 

DO NOT

 

EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER TO 

WATER OR MOISTURE. DO 

NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY 

WATER SOURCE

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?

The lightning flash with an arrow 

triangular symbol is intended to alert 

the user to the presence of non- 

insulated “dangerous voltage” within 

the products enclosure, and may be of 

sufficient magnitude to constitute a 

risk of electric shock 

1)  Read these instructions.

2)  Follow all instructions.

3)  Keep these instructions.

4)  Heed all warnings.

5)  DO NOT turn on the amplifier before connecting  

 

all other external devices.

6)  Do not use the amplifier near water. Be extra

 

 

cautious when moving the amplifier during rain or 

 

 

while transporting it over wet surfaces as water  

 

might splash onto the unit.

6)   Clean only with dry cloth.

7)   Do not block any ventilation openings and operate  

 

in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

8)  Do not install near heat sources such as radiators,  

 

stoves or other devices that may produce heat.

9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  

 

polarization or grounding-type plug. A polarized  

 

plug has two blades with one wider than the other.  

 

A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third  

 

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third  

 

prong is provided for your safety. If the provided  

 

plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician 

 

 

for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or  

 

pinched, particularly at the plug and the point  

 

where it exits the amplifier.

11)  Only use attachments / accessories specified by 

 

 

Egnater Amps.

12)  Unplug the amplifier before lightning storms and 

 

 

when not in use.

13)  Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. 

 

 

Servicing may be required when the unit has been  

 

damaged in any way such as when power-cord or  

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?

The exclamation point triangular 

symbol is intended to alert the user to 

the presence of important operating 

and maintenance (servicing) instruc-

tions in the user manual accompany-

ing this amplifier

!

 

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled into the  

 

unit, the unit has been exposed to moisture or rain,  

 

does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 

14)  Moisture can damage the amplifier and can cause 

 

 

corrosion of electrical contacts.

15)  Keep the unit out of extended or intense direct sun  

 

light.  No containers filled with any type of liquid 

 

 

should be placed on or near the amplifier.

16)  Do not attempt to replace tubes or bias the amplifier

 

by yourself. Refer to authorized service center.

17) Do not remove rear metal grill. No user serviceable  

 

parts inside.

WARNING

Handle the power supply cord 

with care. Do not  damage or de-

form; it may cause electric shock 

or malfunction when used. Hold 

plug attachment when removing 

from wall outlet. Do not pull on 

the power cord.

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Summary of Contents for Tourmaster 4100

Page 1: ...TOURMASTER 4100 Owner s Manual TOURMASTER 4212 TM TM...

Page 2: ...tion 4 Safety Precautions 5 4100 4212 Specifications 6 Quick Start Guide 7 Finding the Sound You Want 8 9 The Rear Panel Explained 10 11 Connecting Your Speakers 12 Power Cord Main Fuse Voltage Select...

Page 3: ...self to the fullest Your amplifier is an integral piece in your never ending Tone Quest Our commitment to helping you achieve that goal is our passion Our hope is that you will take advantage of the y...

Page 4: ...e of the polarization or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third...

Page 5: ...cts have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the amplifier or C The amplifier has been exposed to rain or D The amplifier does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performa...

Page 6: ...edance 4k7 Ohms Effects Loop Return Impedance 250k Ohms Thd 5 At Rated Output Preamp Tubes Eight Selected GroovetubesTM Egnater 12ax7a Ecc83 Output Tubes Four Selected GroovetubesTM Egnater 5881 Densi...

Page 7: ...nique flavors Overdrive 1 From AC DC crunch to modern rock this channel covers a lot of bases all by itself Dial down the gain and the feel is pure classic rock Push the gain and enter into more moder...

Page 8: ...TOURMASTER TM FINDING THE SOUND YOU WANT Below are some suggested knob settings to get you started Keep in mind these are merely suggestions You are encouraged to experiment to find your tone 8...

Page 9: ...or viceversa Find a sensible balance between the volume knobs so you can make volume adjustments easily 3 Use the master DENSITY and PRESENCE controls sparingly Too much presence boost will tend to s...

Page 10: ...ble in crease in distortion or noise If you hear distortion or noise refer to the EFFECTS LOOP section on Page 15 NOTE There are some effects that are not made to use in a loop If you notice a severe...

Page 11: ...g the bias properly when an authorized technician changes the power tubes PLEASE read the detailed section on TUBE BIASING later in this manual to fully understand its function This is important stuff...

Page 12: ...ired in parallel This means if you plug two cabi nets into the amp one per speaker output jack the cabinets are effectively wired together in parallel See below for the proper impedance switch setting...

Page 13: ...prong AC outlet 2 Never plug your amp into an ungrounded outlet 3 Never remove or break off the 3rd prong safety ground pin from the power cord 4 Never use a damaged or ungrounded power cord 5 Always...

Page 14: ...SETTINGS for a good starting point These settings are merely just that suggestions They provide a good starting point to aim in the right direction CLEAN VINTAGE 2 This channel is voiced very much lik...

Page 15: ...y setting the return level to around 3 00 and adjust the send level until unity gain is achieved using the above method 2 Parallel Loop Mode This is a more specialized loop It has the advantage of mai...

Page 16: ...it into the loop you notice distortion and a loss of volume If you do experience a distortion problem with effects this can often be remedied by reducing the master controls on the individual channel...

Page 17: ...cians possess and shouldn t need to Why would I want to adjust the bias Your TourmasterTM comes with specially tested and graded high performance 5881s from Groove Tubes You are welcome to try other t...

Page 18: ...e low tire on your car Of course it will still drive but the performance will be adversely affected Displays differ from one meter to the next Some may indicate for example 120 0 for 120 millivolts Ot...

Page 19: ...ping the product Please contact our Customer Service Department for the Authorized Egnater Service Center nearest you Products must be shipped in their original packaging or its equiva lent in any cas...

Page 20: ...TOURMASTER TM Egnater Custom Amplification Boutique Amps Distribution 3402 Slauson Ave Maywood CA 90270 Phone 323 277 4119 Fax 323 277 4110 www EgnaterAmps com...

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