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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of an SWR LA Series combo amp. You now own what we believe
to be the best-sounding, most affordable bass combo amp available on the market today.

Since 1984, SWR has earned a well-respected reputation for designing and manufacturing high-end
professional bass amplification systems. That famous “SWR sound” is known worldwide, having
made its way to stages of all sizes, from local pubs and clubs all the way up to the world’s biggest
stadium shows and outdoor festivals. You’ve heard the sound of SWR bass amplification on count-
less recordings, too. Now, that renowned “SWR sound” can be found in what we believe are the
best-sounding, 

affordable

bass combos available today: 

the SWR LA Series

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All of the models—LA 8, LA 12 and LA 15—come with a basic SWR preamp designed by company
founder Steve Rabe, easy-to-use tone controls, a tuner out jack, a headphone jack that automati-
cally defeats the speaker system, and a “mix in” jack for practicing along with a CD player. For
beginners, it’s all you need to get you on the road to developing your own musical voice as a
bassist. For experienced players, it’s the renowned SWR package in its most basic form. Tr y mik-
ing it in the studio for a great sound to tape, or use it as an “armchair” practice amp.

Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly and completely so that you can fully realize
the potential of your new LA Series combo amp. And welcome to the world of 

real bass tone

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SWR Sound Corporation

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LA 8

LA 15

LA 12

Summary of Contents for LA 12

Page 1: ...C O R P O R A T I O N LA SERIES USER GUIDE SWR SOUND CORPORATION 9130 Glenoaks Blvd Sun Valley CA 91352 USA PHONE 818 253 4797 FAX 818 253 4799 EMAIL support swrsound com WEB swrsound com 2001 SWR SO...

Page 2: ...e the best sounding affordable bass combos available today the SWR LA Series All of the models LA 8 LA 12 and LA 15 come with a basic SWR preamp designed by company founder Steve Rabe easy to use tone...

Page 3: ...tings A C Cord Receptacle LA SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Weight LA 8 20 lbs LA 12 36 lbs LA 15 50 Lbs Dimensions LA 8 11 H x 14 W x 11 D LA 12 18 H x 15 W x 13 D LA 15 23 H x 18 W x 16 D Power Output LA 8 3...

Page 4: ...es models hard limiters on small combo amps tend to ruin a good bass tone More information is available in the section marked Volume Control TOP PANEL FEATURES Input Jack This jack accepts a standard...

Page 5: ...MIDRANGE control can go a long way toward smoothing out your tone We suggest though that what sounds best when you re listening to your tone by yourself may not be what works best when playing with ot...

Page 6: ...ut that doesn t mean you can t connect an external effects device to the system in loop fashion Use the TUNER OUT jack as the effect send and route that signal to the input of your effects device Then...

Page 7: ...complete list of Authorized SWR Service Centers and the latest SWR news interviews and more check out our web site SWR SOUND CORPORATION 9130 Glenoaks Blvd Sun Valley CA 91352 USA PHONE 818 253 4797 F...

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