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OWNERS MANUAL
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BP30
BP30-212
BP30-410CAB
BP30-212CAB
BP30-112
BP30-310
Black Pearl 30
The
is a classic, all-tube, EL 84, Class A design combined with
®
upgrades, enhancements and tone you would expect from Genz Benz. This amplifi er is built for those
that know tone and feel are inseparable.
The Black Pearl® is meticulously designed with an all-tube signal path, component selection and
custom transformers that add up to responsive, thick, rich tone. Inside there are beautifully crafted
black military spec PCB's with robust, precision routed direct-to-point gold-fl ashed signal traces,
neatly dressed wiring and custom tube sockets and retainers; all to ensure that every amp built
delivers the Black Pearl's boutique tone yet will withstand the rigors of the road.
They say "Tone is in your fi ngers", but it's our tube rectifi er design, custom wound transformers and
choice of Eminence® Alnico speakers that lets your tone come through, from the bell-like chime of
single coils to the warm purr of humbuckers.
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Summary of Contents for Genz Benz BP30-112
- Page 1 EL 84, Class A design combined with ® upgrades, enhancements and tone you would expect from Genz Benz. This amplifi er is built for those that know tone and feel are inseparable. The Black Pearl® is meticulously designed with an all-tube signal path, component selection and custom transformers that add up to responsive, thick, rich tone.
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Page 2: Front Panel Overview
In the development of this guitar amplifi er we referenced the most sought after vintage and “boutique” amps available for our performance and tone standard. We then added a design feature set and GENZ BENZ build quality that makes the Black Pearl 30® a versatile and “tour-tough” tone source for the most discriminating professional musician. -
Page 3: Rear Panel Overview
Treble fi lters. This provides for more precise tone shaping and easily repeatable settings. The important Middle fi lter is very powerful. It changes the feel and character of the amp as it actually adds gain and sustain to the signal path when placed in the 2 o’clock to 5 o’clock positions. - Page 4 CABINET IMPEDANCE – The Black Pearl® is offered in 3 combo confi gurations. The BP30-112 is an 8 ohm cabinet impedance and the BP30-212 is a 16 ohm cabinet impedance. The BP30-310 cabinet impedance is slightly lower than 8 ohms.
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Page 5: Getting Started
115 volts is the standard in the USA and Canada. 230 volts is the standard for most of Europe and South America. Consult the voltage chart if you plan to use this amp for a voltage other than how it was shipped from the factory, so that the proper fuse can be inserted. -
Page 6: Operating Examples
Pick-up Recommendation: Single Coil NOTE: All examples shown are with the amp power mode in 30 watt Pentode mode. When using the amp in the Triode mode, due to the inherent darker tonality, increase Treble or Top to your personal... -
Page 7: Specifications (All Models)
8 watts – 2 tubes / Triode mode POWER CONSUMPTION: 200 WATTS MAXIMUM CHANGING POWER & PREAMP TUBES: Always use caution when changing tubes. The power switch on the amplifi er should be turned off and the power cable unplugged from the source. -
Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSFERABLE Genz Benz Enclosures warrants the Black Pearl 30® to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase, when purchased from an authorized Genz Benz dealer.