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PRESENCE CONTROLS: As illustrated below, the

HEARTBREAKERS’

PRESENCE controls are positioned just above the

REVERB controls and if viewing the

HEARTBREAKER

from the front, the PRESENCE control for Channel 1 (LOVE) is to the right

and closest to the POWER switch with Channel 2’s PRESENCE just to the left. Each channel has its own dedicated PRESENCE

control and they are totally independent of each other. Within
the first few hours of ownership, you may find yourself grop-
ing around a bit for either channels PRESENCE control, but
you will quickly learn to dial these with finesse without ever
having to look over the amp for them or at them. Aside from
striving to keep internal lead lengths to a toneful minimum,
placing these less used controls on the rear panel enabled us
to keep the front panel simple to operate and stay true to the
more vintage era design character to which the

HEART-

BREAKER

pays tribute.

REVERB CONTROLS: As illustrated below, the

HEARTBREAKERS’

REVERB controls are positioned just below the PRES-

ENCE controls and if viewing the

HEARTBREAKER

from the front, the REVERB control for Channel 1 (LOVE) is to the right and

closest to the POWER switch with Channel 2’s REVERB just to the left. Each channel has its own dedicated REVERB control and
they are totally independent of each other. As with the above mentioned PRESENCE controls...and as we said earlier in this manual,

you will quickly learn to dial these rear panel controls with finesse with-
out ever having to look over the amp for them or at them. Aside from
striving to keep internal lead lengths to a toneful minimum, placing
these less used controls on the rear panel enabled us to keep thefront
panel simple to operate and stay true to the more vintage era design
character to which the

HEARTBREAKER

pays tribute.

POWER SELECT 100 / 60 WATTS: The

HEARTBREAKER

may be used in a 100 WATT (Full Power) configuration or can be

switched down to a 60 WATT (Half Power) harness for smaller venues, added power clipping possibilities or, simply for different sonic
characteristics. The 100 WATT position sounds fuller and richer with more defined bass response. The 60 WATT position leans

towards a more bubbly, brighter sound that can be pushed more easily for power clip over-
drive. The 60 WATT position shuts down the two center power tubes, keeping them in “stand-
by” mode for instant power increases and may be switched while the

HEARTBREAKER

in operation. If you prefer the sound of the 60 WATT position you may feel free to use it all the
time with no penalty. You may then swap the two center 6L6’s for the outer pair in 6 - 12
months or so, in order to prolong the re-tubing intervals.

NOTE: The power rating varies depending on the tubes in use: These ratings are approxi-
mate and may vary with the individual tubes in use.
4 x 6L6 = 100 watts 2 x 6L6 = 60 watts
4 x EL34 = 80 watts 2 x EL34 = 40 watts
4 x 6V6 = 40 watts 2 x 6V6 = 20 watts

REAR PANEL:

(Continued)

BIAS SETTING MUST

MATCH TUBES IN USE!

BIAS

SELECT

6L6
6v6

EL34

VACUUM

TUBE

SILICON

DIODES