Summary of Contents for Suncoast CUSTOM 18P
- Page 1 CUSTOM AMPLIFICATION CUSTOM 18P GUITAR AMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL Copyright 2012, Sluggo Music Technology LLC All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 United States of America. For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor. Sluggo Music Technology LLC P.O. Box 913 Dunedin, FL 34697-0913 (727) 247-2520 sales@sluggomusic.com service@sluggomusic.com “SUNCOAST” is a trademark of Sluggo Music Technology LLC, Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved...
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Page 3: Operation
1 Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Features 2 Controls 2.1 Front Panel Layout 2.2 Preamp Controls 2.3 Rear Panel Layout 2.4 Rear Panel Jack Description 3 Operation 3.1 Operating Instructions 3.2 External Effects Patching 3.3 Amplifier tone settings 4 Technical 4.1 Specifications 4.2 Vacuum Tube Replacement 4.3 Tube Location Diagram... - Page 4 Utilizing our knowledge of classic designs from the past 50 years, we set out to recreate that unique sound of some of our personal favorite artists. The Custom 18P is a low wattage amp whose design is based on the mid 70’s HIWATT custom amplifiers. These amps were hand made for people like David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, and Pete Townsend and were the secret weapon for their distinctive tone.
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Page 5: Front Panel Layout
2.1 Front Panel Layout 2.2 Preamp Controls Hi & Lo Inputs - Hi and Lo gain instrument input jacks. Footswitch Input – Footswitch input jack for Lead Treble Boost. Balance – This control adjusts the blend between the Normal and Brilliant input preamps. -
Page 6: Rear Panel Layout
2.3 Rear Panel Layout 2.4 Rear Panel Jack Description Power Input - Power line cord input jack. Main Fuse - Main power fuse. Replace with only same type and rating. B+ Fuse - High Voltage tube power supply fuse. Standby Power Switch - Unit standby power switch. Allowing the unit to warm up for one minute before turning the standby switch On will extend tube life. - Page 7 WARNING: You MUST have a speaker load connected to this amp at all times. Operating the Custom 18P with no load will burn out your output tubes and could destroy the output transformer. This will void your warranty! SAFETY NOTICE: Do not open the unit.
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Page 8: External Effects Patching
3.2 External Effects Patching Here is a list of effects in their respective order that can be used to achieve the ultimate British Tone. The rest of the magic is in your hands: Guitar Fuzz Overdrive/Sustainer Phase Shifter Flanger Tube Driver Compressor Chorus Amplifier (HI Input) - Page 9 4.1 Specifications Input Line Voltage – 120VAC, 60Hz Power Consumption – 55W Line Fuse Rating – 1A, Time Lag B+ Fuse Rating – 1/4A, Time Lag Output Power – 18W RMS Output Impedance – 4, 8, 16 Ohms Tube Types: V1, V2, V4 – 12AX7 (ECC83) V3 –...
- Page 10 4.3 Tube Location Diagram Sluggo Music Technology LLC, Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved...
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