Fuse; Reverb Footswitch; Send Level (Effects Loop) - Mesa/Boogie King Snake Owner's Manual

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VOLUME 1
REAR PANEL
~
120V
3 A
60 Hz SLO
AMPLIFIER
3 A BLO
CAUTION:
Unplug power
before servicing
fuse or chassis
NOTE: As the knobs used on the Rear Panel of the KING SNAKE are not numbered like those used on the Front Panel and use in-
stead a white line as a pointer/indicator, throughout the Rear Panel Section of this guide we will use Clock Face settings (9:00–12:00,
1
etc.) instead of numbers (9.0–12.0, etc.) to describe settings.
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VOLUME 1
VOLUME 2

FUSE:

This is the AC MAINS FUSE and it protects your amplifier from both fluctuations that might occur in the A.C. Line and from
those caused by power tube shorts or failures—should one ever occur. The FUSE is a Slo-Blo type and should ALWAYS be replaced
with the same type and rating as printed on the back of your amplifier should it ever blow. The USA/North America
Version KING SNAKE utilizes a 3 Amp Slo-Blo Fuse. Import Versions: please check the screenprinting on the amp
next to the fuse holder and/or consult your Dealer/Distributor for the proper FUSE Rating.
~
120V 3 A
60 Hz
SLO
AMPLIFIER
3 A
BLO
44YV
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT NOTE: NEVER attempt to "bypass" your FUSE by replacing it with "tin-foil" or anything other than a
Unplug power
before servicing
fuse or chassis
Slo-Blo Fuse of the same type and rating printed next to the fuseholder. If the FUSE fails, it is usually for a good
reason and it has failed to protect your amplifier. Disregarding this warning will likely result in damage to your amplifier that WILL
NOT be covered under the Warranty.
MASTER TREBLE
REV. FT.SW:
This ¼" jack accepts a standard tip/sleeve ¼" male plug and will allow you to use a remote footswitch to toggle the
REVERB on and off. It responds to standard tip-to-ground latching type switching common among both Rackmount Master Switch-
ing units and standalone On/Off Footswitches. You can contact us Direct or your Dealer to order one for nominal
KING SNAKE
VACUUM TUBE AMPLIFIER charge.
NOTE: The REVERB On/Off footswitch requires a SHIELDED cable to work properly. Using a non-shielded
REV. FT. SW REVERB SEND LEVEL
(speaker) cable will produce an unwanted hum. Always make sure the REVERB Remote Footswitch Cable is a
shielded cable. If you order one Direct from us or your local dealer or distributor, please inform the Product Spe-
cialist that it is for a KING SNAKE and they will make sure to provide the correct shielded cable with your order.

SEND LEVEL (EFFECTS LOOP):

TREBLE MID/BOOST
compensation both above and below the levels produced by the settings on the VOLUMES (1 & 2) and the Tone Controls. The MAS-
TER is after the SEND stage and this SEND LEVEL pot, so the MASTER setting has no bearing on the SEND strength.
KING SNAKE
™
VACUUM TUBE AMPLIFIER
While there is no "right" level or setting for every processor, we've found that 9:00–10:00 produces "close to unity gain"
signal strength and should be a good "ballpark" setting for the Input Stage of most effects of decent quality. Use this
SEND LEVEL SEND RETURN
9:00–10:00 setting as a fairly safe starting point and adjust from there. There is a healthy amount of signal available
here in the KING SNAKE, so don't be surprised if you find an optimum amount of signal for your processor below 12:00
on the SEND LEVEL control.
VOLUME 2 MASTER TREBLE
KING SNAKE
VACUUM TUBE AMPLIFIER
44YV
REV. FT. SW REVERB SEND LEVEL
MASTER TREBLE
KING SNAKE
™
VACUUM TUBE AMPLIFIER
REV. FT. SW REVERB SEND LEVEL
MID/BOOST BASS
™
IN PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
SEND RETURN SLAVE
BASS
This pot adjusts the signal level present at the Effects Loop SEND jack and allows for
HANDCRAFTED
IN PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
SLAVE SLAVE LEVEL PRESENCE
MID/BOOST BASS
™
SEND RETURN SLAVE
MID/BOOST BASS
HANDCRAFTED
IN PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
SEND RETURN SLAVE SLAVE LEVEL
HANDCRAFTED
BLACK FACE
TWEED
SLAVE LEVEL PRESENCE 8 OHM
USE WITH
100 W CAB
100 WATTS ON
60
10 WATTS STANDBY
BLACK FACE
TWEED
8 OHM 4 OHM 4 OHM
USE WITH USE WITH TWO USE WITH COMBO
100 CAB 8Ω SPKRS, & 100 8Ω SPKR, & 60
W W
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HANDCRAFTED
IN PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
BLACK FACE
TWEED
SLAVE LEVEL PRESENCE
100 WATTS
BLACK FACE
TWEED
PRESENCE 8 OHM
USE WITH
100 W CAB
100 WATTS ON ON
60
10 WATTS STANDBY POWER
™
TUBE GUIDE
4 x 6L6
5 x 12AX7
PATENTED
7,173,488
4 OHM 4 OHM
7,412,064
USE WITH TWO USE WITH COMBO OTHER PATENTS
8Ω SPKRS, & 100 W 8Ω SPKR, & 60 W PENDING
ON
POWER
™
TUBE GUIDE
4 x 6L6
5 x 12AX7
PATENTED
7,173,488
7,412,064
OTHER PATENTS
W PENDING
100 WATTS ON ON
60
10 WATTS STANDBY POWER
™
TUBE GUIDE
4 x 6L6
5 x 12AX7
PATENTED
7,173,488
8 OHM 4 OHM 4 OHM
7,412,064
USE WITH USE WITH TWO USE WITH COMBO OTHER PATENTS
100 CAB 8Ω SPKRS, & 100 8Ω SPKR, & 60
W W W PENDING
ON ON
60
10 WATTS STANDBY POWER
™
TUBE GUIDE
4 x 6L6
5 x 12AX7
PATENTED
7,173,488
4 OHM 4 OHM
7,412,064
USE WITH TWO USE WITH COMBO OTHER PATENTS
8Ω SPKRS, & 100 W 8Ω SPKR, & 60 W PENDING