Operation
Features of the front and rear panel.
1. INPUT
Plug in your guitar here.
2. GAIN
Adjusts the distortion level. Technically,
it controls the strength of the input signal of
the 12AX7-tube preamplifier. As the signal level
rises, the typical harmonic tube distortion is
produced.
3. TONE
The tone control adjusts the tone from
very bassy and dull in the left-most position, to
high and snappy when it is fully turned up.
4. REVERB
Adds the built-in spring reverb effect
continously.
5. VOLUME
The master-control adjusts the
volume. The “master-volume” controls the out-
put volume of the EL84-tube amplifier. This, in
turn is influenced by the position of the POWER
SELECT switch (see 7.).
6. POWER INDICATOR
If this LED is lit, the
amplifier is switched on.
7. STANDBY/POWER SELECT
This switch has
3 functions. It controls the output power of your
KONG TubeFive. If it points upwards, the ampli-
fier has an output power of 5 watts. If the switch
points down, the output power is reduced to
1 Watt. This setting is recommended, e. g. for
use as a practice amplifier in living rooms, or for
recording.
When switched to 1-Watt mode the power amp
will create the typical harmonic tube saturation
even at a very low volume level.
In the center position, the standby mode is
activated.
8. POWER
On/off switch
9. AC INPUT
The amplifier’s power cable is
connected here.
10. FUSE
When replacing the fuse please pay
attention to the correct value (indicated on the
case).
11. SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Here you can optionally
connect external (2 x 16, 1 x 8 or 1 x 16 Ω) spea-
kers. The built-in 8 Ω loudspeaker is connected
as standard. Always make sure that you have
chosen the correct impedance and never ope-
rate the amplifier without connected loudspea-
kers, as this could lead to major damage to the
device!
12. FX LOOP SEND/RETURN
This is the effect
loop of your KONG TubeFive. It is located in the
circuit between the amplifier’s input and output
stages. Delay-Effects (e. g. KONG Delay-Lay) or
modulation effects (e. g. KONG Choir-Vette) can
be placed between preamp and power amp.
Some effetcs just sound better when they are
“fed” with an already amplified signal (this signal
comes from the effects send jack). It’s recom-
5 W TUBE
GUITAR
AMPLIFIER
FX LOOP
RETURN
2× 16 Ω or 1× 8 Ω
1× 16 Ω
SEND
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Tube
FIVE
AC 230 V, 50 Hz, T500 mA
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISURE.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR.
INPUT
GAIN
TONE
REVERB
VOLUME
ON
OFF
5 W
STBY
1 W
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