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  • Page 2 THANK YOU! FOR PURCHASING YOUR NEW GUITAR AMP PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE ONLINE @ WWW.ASHDOWNMUSIC.COM...
  • Page 3 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM PAGE AGM-484H AGM-30-OFFSET AGM-684C AGM-284C 10-11 AGM-5C 12-13...
  • Page 4 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM IMPORTANT SAFTEY INFORMATION PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THE AMPLIFIER This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country for which it is intended that this product should be used.

  • Page 5: General Notes

    INTRODUCTION GENERAL NOTES Valve amplifiers require care and attention to get best results and reliable operation, follow these simple rules and you should get years of faithfull service. • Take care when setting the amplifier up, especially the routing of the signal leads (ie instrument FX leads etc) try to keep these away from the speaker to avoid unwanted noise •...
  • Page 6 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM INPUTS The AGM range features 1/4” jack sockets which are be used to connect the output from your guitar to the amplifier Always use a high quality guitar lead to ensure a reliable connection, the integrity of your signal, and the minimising of noise.
  • Page 7 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS: BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, PRESENCE (WHERE FITTED) This is the equalisation part of the amplifier, and these controls shape the overall response of the amplifier. Balancing these controls can provide you with a large range of tones from which to work.
  • Page 8 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM CHANNEL/BOOST SWITCHING (WHERE FITTED) The Channel and Boost manual switches are fitted either to the rear panel or front panel of the amplifier These functions are designed to be used and accessed via the connected footswitch, the manual switches are present mainly as a backup .
  • Page 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS: NOTES:...
  • Page 10 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM Front Panel: Rear Panel:...
  • Page 11 USER GUIDE AGM-484H • Single channel Pre amplifier with boost mode and Boost master volume footswitch selectable • 4 x JJ Electronics ECC83s preamplifier tubes • 4 cascaded gain stages for classic clean tones through to full metal mayhem • Extra gain and Clip switches •...
  • Page 12 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM Front Panel: Rear Panel:...
  • Page 13 USER GUIDE AGM-30-OFFSET • Dual channel Pre amplifier with overall boost mode all footswitch selectable • 4 x JJ Electronics ECC83s preamplifier tubes • 3 or 4 switch selectable cascaded gain stages for classic clean tones through to full metal mayhem •...
  • Page 14 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM Front Panel: SINGLE COIL RETURN POWER CHANNEL 2 GAIN 1 BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOL 1 GAIN 2 BASS MIDDLE TREBLE CASS VOL 2 MASTER SPRING MUTE HUMBUCKER SEND Rear Panel: CHANNEL SPRING F/SWITCH TUBE SELECTORS...
  • Page 15 USER GUIDE AGM-684C • Full Dual channel Pre amplifier with individual Equalisation and channel volume controls- footswitch selectable • Channel 2 features an additional Cascade control for high gain tones • Dual voiced inputs and mute switch for silent instrument changes •...
  • Page 16 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM Front Panel: Rear Panel:...
  • Page 17 USER GUIDE AGM-284C • Single channel Pre amplifier with Boost mode footswitch selectable • 3 x JJ Electronics ECC83s preamplifier tubes • Bass, middle, treble and Presence controls • Master volume control • Genuine Accutronics reverb block and level control •...
  • Page 18 USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM Front Panel: Rear Panel:...
  • Page 19 USER GUIDE AGM-5C • Single channel Pre amplifier with Genuine Accutronics reverb block • 1 x JJ Electronics ECC83s preamplifier tube • Bass, middle, treble and controls • Twin master volume controls • Stealth switch reduces overall volume and activates Speak- er Tone compensation for studio use •...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    Ashdown will, at their discretion, replace or repair any product or part thereof, which is found by Ashdown to be defective. This warranty shall not apply to the damage of covering, fittings or finishes when affected by carelessness, accident or extreme climate changes.

  • Page 21: Using The Amplifier

    2) LEADS AND PLUGS Your amplifier contains possibly lethal voltages and must therefore be connected to the mains using the correct power cord, which is a three terminal type with a ground connection. The power cord supplied with the unit should be of the correct type. If it does not fit your mains outlet consult your dealer or a qualified electrician for advice before attempting to use the ampli- fier.

  • Page 22: Sound Level

    USER GUIDE ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - AGM 5) SOUND LEVEL The level of sound or ‘volume’ you choose to use will mainly be dependent on the size of the room you are playing in and you should use the volume level that gives you the desired results.

  • Page 23: Other Markings

    7) WARNINGS USED ON THIS EQUIPMENT The exclamation mark contained within a triangle is intended to alert the user to important operat- ing and servicing instructions contained in the literature accompanying this product. Marking here The lightning flash within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

This manual is also suitable for:

Agm-484hAgm-284cAgm-5cAgm-30-offsetAgm-684c

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