Tech 21, the Company
Tech 21, Inc., was formed by a guitarist possessing the unusual combination
of a trained ear and electronics expertise. In 1989, B. Andrew Barta incorpo-
rated Tech 21 and made his invention commercially available to players and
studios around the world.
SansAmp™
pioneered Tube Amplifier Emulation in
professional applications for recording direct and performing live, and creat-
ed an entirely new category of signal processing. While there have since
been many entries into this niche, SansAmp continues to maintain its
reputation as the industry standard.
After developing a full line of SansAmp models, Tech 21 introduced the
XXL
,
an overdrive/distortion/vintage fuzz pedal, and the
MIDI Mouse
, a compact,
battery operable MIDI footcontroller. Each product is thoughtfully and
respectfully designed with the player in mind. Our goal is to provide you with
flexible, versatile tools to cultivate, control, refine and redefine your own
individual sound. Tech 21 takes great pride in delivering consistent quality
sound, studio to studio, club to club, arena to arena.
Trademark 60, an Overview
Tech 21’s proprietary, 100% analog circuitry has been adapted from its
SansAmp configuration into a completely different format: a 2-channel, 60-
watt combo amp.
The Trademark 60 offers a wide range of the most desirable tube amp
sounds, from Fender
®
to Marshall
®
, Mesa/Boogie
®
and Vox AC30
®
styles.
The interactive controls give you access to specific tone shaping character-
istics to create your own trademark sounds as well. The remotely activated
Boost function increases each channel’s volume level up to 9dB, giving you
4 footswitchable sound options.
For studio and live applications, our highly-acclaimed SansAmp Tube
Amplifier Emulation technology enables you to go straight into the mixer of a
recorder or PA system via the XLR Direct Output.
With the Trademark 60, you get a truckload of big amp sounds in an
affordable, cost-effective
36 lb.
package.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Trademark 60 is powered by potentially hazardous voltage. Therefore, observe
the following safety precautions:
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not expose this unit
to moisture. Do not remove the chassis from its cabinet, or remove metal covering
from chassis parts. Removing the chassis from its cabinet exposes extremely danger-
ous high voltages. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Hazardous voltages
are present inside the chassis. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION:
Never modify the power cord. If original power cord becomes damaged,
replace with same rating and gauge, or higher, or contact Tech 21 for replacement.
WARNING:
Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its war-
ranty. NOTE: In the U.S. and Canada, servicing of Trademark 60 is performed at fac-
tory only. In other countries, please refer repairs to the local Tech 21 authorized dis-
tributor.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS:
1. Do not allow liquids or objects to penetrate unit.
2. When in use, provide proper ventilation at top and back of unit.
3. During heavy use, chassis may get hot to the touch. Handle with care.
4. Protect unit from strong impact.
5. Do not locate near heat.
6. This unit must be earth grounded.
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
Here’s how you can get your Trademark 60 up and running before you read the entire
manual. Note: By not reading the manual, you’ll miss out on how to get the most out
of your new investment!
1. Plug your instrument into the top-panel Input jack (on the left side).
2. Plug the AC cord into a wall socket.
3. Turn on the Trademark 60.
4. Use the quick start sample settings provided on the amp. If missing, see the first
sample setting (Clean Fender
®
and Dirty Marshall
®
).
5. Play your guitar and you should hear a sound coming through the amp. If not, check
that your guitar’s volume control is turned up, recheck your connections, and be sure
your cable isn’t faulty. If there is still no sound, refer to factory or qualified technician.
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