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OWNERS MANUAL
®
BP30
BP30-212
BP30-410CAB
BP30-212CAB
BP30-112
BP30-310
Black Pearl 30
The
is a classic, all-tube, EL 84, Class A design combined with
®
upgrades, enhancements and tone you would expect from Genz Benz. This amplifier is built for those
that know tone and feel are inseparable.
The Black Pearl 30® is meticulously designed with an all-tube signal path, component selection and
custom transformers that add up to responsive, thick, rich tone. Inside there are beautifully crafted
black military spec PCB's with robust, precision routed direct-to-point gold-flashed signal traces,
neatly dressed wiring and custom tube sockets and retainers; all to ensure that every amp built
delivers the Black Pearl 30's® boutique tone yet will withstand the rigors of the road.
They say "Tone is in your fingers", but it's our tube rectifier design, custom wound transformers and
choice of Eminence® Alnico speakers that lets your tone come through, from the bell-like chime of
single coils to the warm purr of humbuckers.
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Summary of Contents for Genz Benz BLACK PEARL 30 BP30
- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL ® BP30 BP30-212 BP30-410CAB BP30-212CAB BP30-112 BP30-310 Black Pearl 30 is a classic, all-tube, EL 84, Class A design combined with ® upgrades, enhancements and tone you would expect from Genz Benz. This amplifier is built for those that know tone and feel are inseparable.
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Page 2: Front Panel Overview
THE GENZ BENZ Black Pearl 30® DESIGN The Black Pearl 30® is based on the classic Class A, EL84, 30 watt platform. In the development of this guitar amplifier we referenced the most sought after vintage and “boutique” amps available for our performance and tone standard. We then added a design feature set and GENZ BENZ build quality that makes the Black Pearl 30®... -
Page 3: Rear Panel Overview
MODE – The Mode switch selects the level of gain for the single channel of the Black Pearl 30®. A position for the foot switch is provided so that the Boost function can be accessed through the single button foot switch that is included with each amp. - Page 4 The warmth and character of output tube break-up is an essential part of the Class A “sound” and the Black Pearl 30® provides for this with its adjustable power levels, which enhance the amps performance for both lower power bedroom/studio use and higher output stage applications. 4 Tube/2 Tube Switch –...
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Page 5: Getting Started
LINE OUT – This ¼” jack provides an unbalanced signal that is derived after the power amp and output transformer. This signal level is dependent upon the Preamp and Master Volume settings. This output jack can be used for sending the Black Pearl 30’s® signal to another amplifier or recording device. The signal is frequency compensated to emulate a similar tone coming through the amplifier’s speaker cabinet. -
Page 6: Operating Examples
OPERATING EXAMPLES Setting Name: Clean Pick-up Recommendation: Humbucker / Single Coil Setting Name: British Class A Pick-up Recommendation: Humbucker - Neck Setting Name: Black Angus Pick-up Recommendation: Humbucker - Bridge Setting Name: Texas Blues Pick-up Recommendation: Single Coil Setting Name: Black Magic Woman Pick-up Recommendation: Humbucker - Neck Setting Name: Rat Strat Pick-up Recommendation: Single Coil... -
Page 7: Specifications (All Models)
SPECIFICATIONS (all models): BP30 (Head) 11”H x 22”W x 12”D BP30-112 20 ½”H x 22”W x 12”D BP30-212 20 ½”H x 27”W x 12”D BP30-310 25 ½”H x 27”W x 12”D TUBE COMPLIMENT RATED OUTPUT POWER: 30 watts / 15 watts / 8 watts POWER OPTIONS: 30 watts –... -
Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity
THREE YEAR LIMITED TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY Genz Benz warrants the Black Pearl 30® to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase, when purchased from an authorized Genz Benz dealer. Tubes are warranted for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase.
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