East Sound Research roadie bandmate 15 Operating Manual

ROADIE

Dear Customer

Thank you for your purchase of a Roadie Bandmate 15 amplifier from

East Sound Research.

As a discerning guitarist, you know the road to great tone begins with great

components, carefully selected parts, and craftsmanship.

Please take the time to read this manual. We hope it will answer any questions that you

may have.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions

2. Keep these instructions

3. Heed all warnings

4. Follow all instructions

5. Do not use this apparatus near water

6. Clean only with dry cloth

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-

tions

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, plugs, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs and the point

where they exit from the apparatus

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped

13. CAUTION: To disconnect the unit completely from the A/C power-source, unplug the unit.

Turning the power switch off does not disconnect the unit completely from the A/C power-

source.

Operating Manual

Table of Contents

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Page 1 ROADIE Operating Manual Dear Customer Thank you for your purchase of a Roadie Bandmate 15 amplifier from East Sound Research. As a discerning guitarist, you know the road to great tone begins with great components, carefully selected parts, and craftsmanship.
Page 2: Front Panel Functions
Front Panel Functions BANDMATE 15 INPUT BRIGHT VOLUME BASS TREBLE REVERB VOL. REVERB TONE STANDBY 1. Input Jack- High impedance input to the amplifier. Plug in your instrument here. 2. Bright Switch- This switch provides an extra boost to the high-frequency range. 3.
Page 3: Rear Panel Functions
2. Speaker Output Jacks- There are two sets of speaker output jacks, and the nominal impedance of the Roadie Bandmate 15 is 8-16 ohms. The Bandmate 15 comes standard with a 16 ohm Cele- stion Vintage 30 speaker, which should be plugged into the single 16 ohm output. The amplifier can power a pair of 16 ohm speakers and combine them to an 8ohm load, or you can run a single 8 ohm speaker, by plugging into the output jacks marked 1 x 8 ohm or 2 x 16ohm.
Page 4 WARNING! NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE! Refer to qualified service personnel only. Power cord, for your own safety, connect this amplifier to grounded A/C receptacles only. Your new Roadie Bandmate 15 is designed and brought to you, by your friends at East Sound Research Denmark We know your new Roadie Bandmate 15 amplifier will provide many hours of enjoyment and inspiration in the years to come.