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Summary of Contents for Sheldon TrueTone Series
- Page 1 TrueTone Handbook Issue 6 1/2/2007...
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Page 2: Front Panel Controls
TrueTone About your Amplifier TrueTone range is a hand built, high quality range of all valve amplifiers originally designed for the discriminating Blues/Rock guitarist. They are however extremely versatile and can fulfil a range of roles from country clean to rock via jazz, blues and all points in between. All amps in the range benefit from an unprecedented Unlimited Lifetime Warranty. -
Page 3: Rear Panel Controls
• Freeze : Essentially a hi-cut control which is located within the power amp section and can be used to tailor the overall high frequency response of the amp from icy sharp to smooth and mellow. • Master : The master volume is a subtle but effective variation on the standard type used in most guitar amps and uses a technique called 'Boot strapping' to increase the apparent impedance of the control pot used. - Page 4 Output power Characteristics configuration & Voltage Settings Sweet clean tones, which move easily into a 4 x Sheldon-6V6 30-35w super creamy overdrive. So nice it’s what the amps come with as standard! 40 -42 mV Characteristic British rock/blues tones with...
- Page 5 The first step in biasing your TT1 for best operation is to select the desired valve type (6V6, 6L6, EL34 etc). Then chose the grade of Sheldon valve. These range from 1 to 10 with 10 being hot and giving early distortion, and 1 being cooler and moving into power amp distortion much later.
- Page 6 • On the rear of the amplifier there are two red test point sockets marked , and one black socket which is connected to ground. You will be measuring a voltage between each of the red test points and the black ground socket. •...
- Page 7 The TT2 can be fitted with a range of Sheldon – 6V6’s or 6L6’s depending upon which style you prefer. Simply chose the grade of Sheldon - valves which suit your playing style and your dealer or the factory will adjust the bias to get optimum performance from the chosen set.
- Page 8 12AU7 output section for cranked power amp overdrive at 1 - 3 watts. • Cathode bias allowing the option of fitting a range of different output valves (12AT7 -12BH7 etc) • 2x Sheldon 12AX7 preamp. Similar to the TT1 and TT2 but maximized for a little more drive tone. ‘Compass’ • Unique control for maximum tone choice.
- Page 9 • 12BH7 output section for cranked power amp overdrive at 1 watt. • Cathode bias. • 1x Sheldon 12AX7 preamp. Similar to the TT2 and TT3 but maximized for a little more drive tone. Compass • Unique control for maximum tone choice.
- Page 10 You will be surprised just how loud and proud18W can be! The TT4 can be an educational experience! The TT4 can be fitted with a range of Sheldon – 6V6’s/6L6’s or EL 84’s depending upon which style you prefer. Simply chose the grade of Sheldon - valves which suit your playing style and your dealer or the factory will get optimum performance from the chosen set.
- Page 11 The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties, and Sheldon does not authorize any party to assume for it any other obligation or liability. In no event shall Sheldon be liable for special or consequential damages arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond our control.
- Page 12 Serial Number Sheldon Amplification © 2007 Please note that any specification may change at the discretion of the company without prior notice. Unlimited Lifetime Warranty is subject to activity undertaken within the manufacturing process and within the current specification. Any use found that is not as intended, any third party intervention with parts or process outside specification will cause the warranty to be invalid without further reference to the company.
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