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AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION

Caiman 5300 is a full tube head amplifier, hand crafted by qualified craftsman. This amp 

weighs not even 15 kilos and still has 50 Watts of power. The design of the amp, solves the 
permanent problem of every musician -  the handling. It is not only light weigh tube amp, but also 
it’s all integrated in a very compact housing. 

With its soft and compressed sound, it is the ideal amp for all ranges from Blues to Metal, 

offering the comfort a musician is used to and expects from an amp. In preamplifier the classic 
sound meets the modern. The EL84M tubes, used in power stage, are very dynamic, warm and, 
which is more important, very reliable. 

The Caiman has two switchable channels: clean and overdrive. Clean channel additionally 

allows to reach a little crunch (especially with turning Master Volume off). With overdrive channel 
though, you get tones from crunch to high gain. This channel also has two independent gain knobs, 
switchable using footswitch. For instance: you can then set the Gain 1 at lower values and the Gain 
2 at higher. So, when you want to play a solo, only thing you need to do, is to switch Gain 2 using 
footswitch, like you usually do, when you change the channels. This will rapidly increase the amount 
of gain. 

Preamplifier was designed to increase functionality of equalizer section. The regulation depth 

of each band allows to set many different tone types, which makes the Caiman extremely versatile 
amp. 

Switching between channels is possible using front panel switch or footswitch, which is 

included in the set. Both channels have bright switches. 

The Caiman has 4, 8 and 16 ohm outputs, so it’s possible to connect every type of cabinet, 

but we have designed a special cabinet for it – 212 Caiman, which is compact and light weight.  
The combo version 5301 uses legendary Celestion G12T-75 internal speaker.

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Summary of Contents for AD 5300

Page 1: ...Hand made 50 watts Tube Guitar Amplifier Models AD 5300 head AD 5301 combo USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...icing top quality equipment Wide correction possibilities of the amplifier will enable each individual to find their own sound and will ensure long hours of creative entertainment We hope the amplifie...

Page 3: ...5 WHAT IS IN THE SET 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6 TECHNICAL HINTS PROPER USAGE 7 FRONT PANEL 8 REAR PANEL 11 CHANGING TUBES IN THE AMPLIFIER 12 HOW TO USE THE AMPLIFIER IN ORDER TO PROLONG TUBE S LIFE SPAN...

Page 4: ...th overdrive channel though you get tones from crunch to high gain This channel also has two independent gain knobs switchable using footswitch For instance you can then set the Gain 1 at lower values...

Page 5: ...n knobs controlled with a footswitch Gain1 and Gain2 the same tone control for both channels footswitch changes channels and switches between Gain 1 and Gain 2 channel switching on relays separate Bri...

Page 6: ...ng loss To avoid electrical shock never open the amplifier s cover In case of failure refer servicing to qualified personnel Always use the highest quality signal cables we recommend Laboga cable Way...

Page 7: ...use solvents to clean use additional devices and accessories according to producer s recommendations during storms or when left unused for a long period of time power supply cord should be unplugged f...

Page 8: ...FRONT PANEL Combo version Head version Page 8...

Page 9: ...the distorted channel HINT With a little value you can obtain crunch effect or overdrive By adding gain distortion is added until reading high gain For guitars with Humbucker pick ups and high output...

Page 10: ...from the holder 15 Stand By In position up the amplifier is ready to work Changing it to positions ON sends anode voltage to the tubes in these positions the amplifier plays HINT You should keep the s...

Page 11: ...sure the blades of the fuse are properly installed ATTENTION Before you change the fuse always unplug the amplifier from the power outlet and wait for at least one minute ATTENTION Always change the...

Page 12: ...impedance cabinet ATTENTION Do not connect the cabinets with different impedance at the same time ATTENTION Before turning the amplifier on make sure the cabinet is connected to the appropriate power...

Page 13: ...uartet of power tubes like any other tubes can be purchased in a Laboga service It is recommended to use V1 and V2 with low noise and or low microphonics Because the amplifier has high sensitivity hum...

Page 14: ...op Send output impedance 100 Effects Loop Return output level 0 dBV Effects Loop Return output impedance 470 k TUBES Preamp section two 12AX7 Power section four EL84M POWER SUPLY 230V AC 50Hz mains fu...

Page 15: ...e turn the amplifier on again and observe the tubes for any unusual signs If after you the change it it blows again contact authorized Laboga service or any Laboga retailer If the fuse wasn t blown pu...

Page 16: ...hange V1 for any other tube If the problem disappears keep such tube configuration If sounds don t fade turn the Lead Volume down and check if sounds disappear If yes unplug the amplifier from the mai...

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