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1/10 user manual user manual SKILL Mezzabarba SKILL v1.3 eng MEZZABARBA MEZZABARBA MEZZABARBA CUSTOM AMPLIFICATION CUSTOM AMPLIFICATION CUSTOM AMPLIFICATION SKILL SKILL head head User manual User manual...
PLEASE READ SAFETY INFO ON PAGE 9 BEFORE TURNING ON THE AMP Index Introduction..........................................3 Front panel..........................................3 Rear panel..........................................3 Turning on your SKILL......................................4 Channel selection........................................4 Basic sounds........................................... 6 Usage and periodical maintenance..................................6 Replacing tubes and adjusting bias................................... 7 Troubleshooting.
Introduction Your SKILL is a 30W amp (nominal 30W, 40W Max) which is unique in its class. In fact, despite of its contained weight and size, it is able to deliver an incredible variety of sounds that range from Clean, to Crunch, to Lead, all of which pack an incredible punch and clarity.
When switching off the amp, turn the Standby switch to STANDBY, wait 15-20 seconds, and turn the main power switch to OFF. Selecting the channel In order to activate the SKILL’s Drive and Overdrive channels and activate the effects loop, you need to use the SKILL Control pedal.
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If you are using your SKILL mostly in a studio setting, you will simply need to periodically replace the tubes, especially the power ones, just as you would in any other tube amp. If on the other hand, you use your SKILL mostly on the road, it is advisable to periodically (once a month when using intensively on a daily basis) check that all of the internal components are properly connected and functioning.
30 minutes! Troubleshooting Here below are some of the problems that you might experience when operating your SKILL. Some of them are trivial whereas other ones might require the intervention of qualified MGD (Masotti Guitar Devices) personnel and/or authorized technicians.
Mezzabarba SKILL v1.3 eng SKILL is not turning on. Check whether there is power running to your socket. Check the power cable. Check the fuse on the rear of the unit and replace it with an identical one. If the problem persists, contact MGD.
Important safety information Your SKILL was engineered and built according to the strictest electrical safety standards as per international norm, IEN EN 60065 and according to the electromagnetic compatibility requirements specified by international norms EN 55103-1 and EN55103-2. It thus fully complies to EU standards and therefore carries the CE marking on the rear panel.
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