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- Page 1 ™ KITCHEN SINK ™ ™ OUTPUT PRESENCE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME GAIN BASS TREBLE VOICING VOLUME LEVEL FTSW STANDBY REVERB + GAIN TOP BOOST HYBRID-MASTER ™ KITCHEN SINK ™ FTSW NRML G U I T A R A M P L I F I E R...
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Page 2: Precautions And Warnings
Your 3RD POWER Amplifier is a professional musical instrument amplifier. The information contained herein is current at the time of publication. However, specifications are subject to change without prior notice. PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS • READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. -
Page 3: Dimensions And Weights
Subject to change anytime. Please measure your amp carefully if a custom case is being made. These measurements do not include handle and rubber feet. Kitchen Sink Amp Head: Dimensions (WxHxD): 24 x 10.5 x 9.33 in. Weight: 29.5 lb. -
Page 4: Front Panel
HybridMASTER™ Control (3) The MAIN control is always active and sets the absolute volume ceiling. The foot-switchable HM bypass control will be covered later in the manual. HybridMASTER is a patented by 3rd Power. Presence Control (4) The global PRESENCE control affects both channels and allows you to adjust the character or ‘forwardness’... -
Page 5: Input Jack
Front Panel: Channel Selection Channel Selector Switch (6) The dual position channel selector switch lets you choose between AMERICAN/AC CLEAN or BRITISH GAIN channel modules. When selecting the Clean channel there will be no LED indication. Only the clean channel controls will be active. When set in the 2 position, the second (British Gain channel) becomes operational (red LED glows) and the amplifier enters channel switching mode. - Page 6 Front Panel: Clean/Edge Channel Volume Control (9) The VOLUME control allows you to adjust the signal level as well as the temperament and overall character of your instrument’s sound, from clean to edge of breakup. Voice Control (10) The VOICE control allows you to select or blend the preamp voicing of your tone. When rotated fully clock-wise, you will hear a pleasing mid-60’s black-panel American tone.
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Page 7: Gain Control
Front Panel: British Gain Channel Channel Indicator Light (8) When selecting the Higher Gain channel, this LED will glow a bright red color indicating that you have selected the Higher Gain channel for operation. When in this mode, only the Higher Gain channel controls will be active. - Page 8 Front Panel: British Gain Channel - Tone Controls TPUT PRESENCE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME GAIN BASS TREBLE VOICING VOLUME FTSW REVERB + GAIN TOP BOOST -MASTER ™ FTSW NRML Treble Control (17) The TREBLE control allows you to adjust the character of the higher frequency range. Middle Control (18) The MIDDLE control allows you to adjust the emphasis of the mid-range frequencies.
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Page 9: Back Panel
Back Panel: AC Fused Input (20) The AC FUSED INPUT socket (TYPE IEC Grounded) is a required connection for operating your CITIZEN GAIN at 120V (standard USA household electrical power). The MAINS FUSE requires a 2.5 AMP slow blow fuse. This fuse protects your amplifier from voltage peaks from your power outlet. H.T. - Page 10 • Always operate your amplifier with the proper impedance output that matches your speaker cabinet(s). • In all cases, always use a good quality heavy gauge speaker cable (not a shielded instrument cable) to connect your KITCHEN SINK to the speaker cabinet(s).
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Page 11: Operation Notes
Dual Triode “Citizen Loop” Effects Loop (25) Here's what you need to know about the KITCHEN SINK's tube buffered series effects loop: you don't have to change the way you already configure your setup. Run your pedals up front or in the loop -... -
Page 12: Operational Notes
V8 - V9: EL34 output tubes Bias Adjustment Your KITCHEN SINK comes from the factory biased for EL34 tubes with an idle current draw of ~28ma. Bias adjustments are not intended to be user-serviceable. Attempting to adjust the bias yourself will expose you to very dangerous high-voltage electricity that can kill you. Special test equipment and knowledge of amp circuits and tubes are required to perform this function. -
Page 13: Channel Select
Channel Select (1) To prepare your KITCHEN SINK for channel switching operation, select channel 2 via the mini toggle switch on the front panel of the amp (a red LED will light up). Now connect the 1/4” plug labeled “I”... -
Page 14: Limited Warranty
Incidental or Consequential Damage: In no event will 3RD POWER be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use any 3RD POWER product, even if a 3RD POWER dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or any other claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. - Page 15 ™ 3RD POWER Amplification LLC 1307 Jewel Street Nashville, TN 37207 Phone: (615) 945-3393 Web Site www.3rdPower.com Saturday, March 30, 2019...