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- Page 1 ™ DIRTY SINK 6VEL ™ G U I T A R A M P L I F I E R U S E R ’ S G U I D E...
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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 MOVING FORWARD... IN 3D Thank you for choosing the Dirty SINK 6VEL by 3RD POWER as an integral component of your musical journey. Music is a thrilling blend of tone, attitude and technique. When the right combination occurs, magic happens and it’s experienced by every- one.
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Page 4: Dimensions And Weights
Special Features of the DIRTY SINK 6VEL™: • British Voiced Plexi & Cascaded Preamp Section (switchable) • Dual-mode 3-Band EQ (JTM/JMP – switchable) • Tube Buffered FX Loop (foot-switchable) • Preamp Gain Boost (foot-switchable) • Preamp Bias Selector (4 position switch from cold to warm) •... -
Page 5: Treble Control
Front Panel (Section One): Preparing to Operate your Dirty SINK 6VEL™ Make certain that all connections are made prior to operating your amplifier including power cable, speaker connection, instrument cable and instrument connection. Make certain that all tubes are in- stalled. - Page 6 (warm bias). With the DIRTY SINK 6VEL’s Preamp Bias control, it’s possible to craft classic, open vintage British flavored tones as well as more modern, focused higher gain tones and anything in between. Pre- paring to Operate your Dirty SINK 6VEL™...
- Page 7 Front Panel (Section Three): Cascade/Plexi Switch (12) Set to Plexi Mode, you’ll find classic British clean to crunch tones. Set to Cascade Mode, you’ll find tones ranging from soaring solos to modern saturation. System Mute Indicator (13) With the System Mute function, guitar tuning and swapping instruments eliminate on stage distrac- tions.
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Page 8: Safety Notes
Back Panel (Section One): OHM SELECTOR 16Ω 4Ω 8Ω H.T. Fuse (18) The H.T. FUSE requires a 0.25 AMP (250 milliamp) slow-blow fuse. The H.T. FUSE usually blows if your power tubes are bad to protect the circuit from being damaged. AC Fused Input (19) The AC FUSED INPUT socket (TYPE IEC Grounded) is a required connection for operating your DIRTY SINK 6VEL at 120V (standard USA household electrical power). -
Page 9: Impedance Selector
• In all cases, always use a good quality heavy gauge speaker cable (not a shielded instrument ca- ble) to connect your DIRTY SINK 6VEL to the speaker cabinet(s). Hybrid-MASTER™ Control (22) The proprietary HYBRID-MASTER control allows you to set the overall volume level of the amplifier independent of the volume and tone settings established on the front panel. -
Page 10: Foot Switch Connector
WARNING: The DIRTY SINK 6VEL foot switching system cannot share an electrical ground with any other device. Care should be used when placing your 4 Button foot switch with other devices on a pedal board or... -
Page 11: Sample Settings
4 Button Pro Foot Switch The 4 Button Pro ships with the Dirty SINK 6VEL. It gives you total command over Active and Mute mode, Preamp Gain, FX Loop Bypass and Solo Boost with a single button assigned to each feature. - Page 12 Tube Effects Loop Experience STUDIO QUALITY TONE from your pedals or multi-effects units by running them through the loop. The loop on your Dirty SINK 6VEL can also be placed under foot switch control. FX Send Jack (26) This 1/4” mono Tip/Sleeve jack feeds signal to your effects device.
- Page 13 Back Panel (Section Six): OHM SELECTOR 16Ω 4Ω 8Ω CAUTION: NEVER touch hot tubes!!! Temperatures can exceed 500˚F and cause severe burns! CAUTION: Read all of the information and procedures in this section before attempting to modify the factory bias settings of your amplifier. Power Tube Bias Adjustment Control (29) Controls the amount of negative DC bias voltage being fed into both output tube input grids.
- Page 14 Back Panel (Power Tube Biasing): OHM SELECTOR 16Ω 4Ω 8Ω CAUTION: NEVER touch hot tubes!!! Temperatures can exceed 500˚F and cause severe burns! Biasing your tube amplifier need not be a scary endeavor as the process is pretty straightforward. Heed all warnings, cautions and instructions and you should do fine. If you’re unsure or unclear on the process, do not attempt to manipulate the bias from factory settings.
- Page 15 V5 and V6: EL34 Output tubes Swapping Tubes and Bias Adjustment Your DIRTY SINK 6VEL comes from the factory biased for safe operation of the factory provided tubes. Limited bias adjustments are available to the user via the back panel bias terminals. Follow the rec- ommended procedures and bias settings at all times and note the highlighted warning and caution alerts as your safety as well as the safe operation of your amplifier depend on it.
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Page 16: Factory Settings
Power Tube Biasing: Factory Settings Factory Settings: Your amplifier ships with the bias settings optimized for maximum flexibility and safety. During QC and final testing, the bias is set maximum safe power dissipation (approximately 60-65% of a given tube’s performance rating). Power Tube ~Plate ~Bias... -
Page 17: 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 18 ™ 3RD POWER Amplification LLC 1307 Jewel Street Nashville, TN 37207 Phone: (615) 945-3393 Web Site www.3rdPower.com Tuesday, May 16, 2023...