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RedPlate TweedyDrive  Operations Guide 

 

 

INTERNAL TRIM POT

 

The TweedyDrive has 1 internal trim pot for the PI Balance 

– Useful for working with 

unmatched 12AX7 tubes in the phase inverter position. Refer to qualified personnel for proper 
setting.

 

 

 
 

RedPlateAmps Warranty 

At RedPlateAmps we pride ourselves making products that are built to last.  The workmanship in 
your RedPlate amplifier is warranted to be problem free for the lifetime of the original owner, or in 
the event of resale a onetime transfer to a new owner for coverage for 3 years from the original 
manufacture date (please inform us of an ownership change to insure coverage).  The actual 
electrical components in your amplifier are warranted for a period of 3 years.  Exclusions are 
vacuum tubes, reverb tanks, cables, speakers and cosmetics which are warranted for 30 days. 
Improper handling or product misuse or product abuse or unauthorized repair work or 
unauthorized modifications may nullify your warranty. Eligibility for coverage and covered items 
are at the sole discretion of RedPlateAmps.

 

 

RedPlateAmps 
1812 W Cinnabar AVE 
Phoenix AZ 85021 

www.RedPlateAmps.com

 

email: 

[email protected]

 

 

Thanks again for joining the RedPlate Family 

– Henry 

 
 

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Summary of Contents for TweedyDrive

Page 1: ...w this manual for an understanding of all the available features or just put all the knobs at noon and play This Manual applies to TweedyDrive models produced after 6 01 2012 Signal Path Block Diagram FRONT PANEL Input Jack Typical High impedance input to the amplifier Designed to be Pedal Friendly in the unlikely event you will ever use a pedal in front of the TweedyDrive TWEED PREAMP SECTION ...

Page 2: ...desire in your clean tone Tone Treble is emphasized at settings past 5 more bass at the lower numbers When rotated to zero it clicks off for a full tone lift The tone lift can also be accessed instantly via the footswitch see the Other Features section of this manual for details Mode Selector A six position rotary switch it steps through 6 progressively fatter positions of midrange and girth The f...

Page 3: ...e cleanest tones are achieved at settings below 7 at customer request a PULL LO MASTER feature can be added which makes extreme low volumes easier to dial in Standby Switch This switch allows the tubes to warm up before operating the amplifier Wait 1 minute after power on to move it up to the operate position For improved tube life and performance do not leave the amplifier in Standby position for...

Page 4: ...ternal effects device The return jack interrupts the signal path so the external effects unit must mix the wet and dry signals Footswitch Jack This is a standard 180 degree 5 pin DIN jack for footswitch connection If a replacement cable is needed make sure all 5 wires are supported The pinout is conveniently located on the rear panel for use with automated switcher conversion boxes OTHER FEATURES ...

Page 5: ...re is no need to go into standby first although it will not hurt anything MAINTENANCE SECTION Your TweedyDrive amp has been designed for years of trouble free operation The vacuum tubes will need to be replaced over time We recommend new output tubes every 160 240 hours and new preamp tubes every 320 480 hours The front and rear panels have a protective finish that can be easily scratched with abr...

Page 6: ... components in your amplifier are warranted for a period of 3 years Exclusions are vacuum tubes reverb tanks cables speakers and cosmetics which are warranted for 30 days Improper handling or product misuse or product abuse or unauthorized repair work or unauthorized modifications may nullify your warranty Eligibility for coverage and covered items are at the sole discretion of RedPlateAmps RedPla...

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