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Summarization of Contents
Welcome to Hayden Hand-Built Guitar Amplification
Warranty Information
Covers defects in materials and workmanship for one year, with conditions for repair or replacement.
Design and Build Philosophy
Details Hayden's approach to creating vintage-sounding, affordable, and reliable guitar amplifiers using quality components.
Important Safety Instructions
Storage, Moving, and Handling
Guidelines for safe storage, handling, and transport, including protection from moisture and shock.
Electrical Safety and Connections
Advice on using correct power cords, plugs, grounding, and preventing electric shock.
Operational Safety Guidelines
Safe placement, ventilation, volume levels, fuse information, and hearing protection advice.
Warning Symbols and Grounding
Explanation of warning symbols, grounding importance, and compliance markings.
Front Panel Layouts
Petite 2 Front Panel
Diagram and labels for the Petite 2 amplifier's front controls.
Petite 5 Front Panel
Diagram and labels for the Petite 5 amplifier's front controls.
Cotton Club 7/15 Front Panel
Diagram and labels for the Cotton Club 7/15 amplifier's front controls.
Cotton Club 15/30 Front Panel
Diagram and labels for the Cotton Club 15/30 amplifier's front controls.
Speakeasy Front Panel
Diagram and labels for the Speakeasy amplifier's front controls.
Classic Lead Front Panel
Diagram and labels for the Classic Lead amplifier's front controls.
Controls and Connections Explained
Input and Gain Controls
Explains instrument input sensitivity and preamp gain for tone and distortion.
Volume and Tone Shaping
Details volume, pickup/shade/voice, and EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence) controls.
Master Volume and Effects Loop
Explains master volume for overall output and the FX loop functionality.
Boost and Reverb Features
Describes the boost control for signal enhancement and the onboard reverb effect.
Special Amplifier Features
Covers tube switching, power output, mute, loop level, damping, and FX insert functions.
Rear Panel and Information
Rear Panel Facilities
Details speaker outputs, foot switch, mains inlet, and other rear panel connections.
Record Your Information
Space to record amplifier model, serial number, and purchase details for future reference.
Speaker Impedance and Connections
Speaker Output Configurations
Diagrams and explanations for connecting speaker cabinets (8ohm/16ohm) to heads and combos.
Combo and Head Cabinet Use
Guidance on using internal vs. external speakers and safety rules for connections.
Hints and Tips for Usage
Performance Tone Shaping
Tips for transitioning between clean, crunch, and solo sounds using pedals and channel switching.
FX Loop and Volume Control Tips
Advice on using the FX loop for boosts, volume control, and pedal placement.
Reverb Use and Workarounds
Guidance on using reverb for clean tones and workarounds for drive channels.
Processor Pedals and Silent Recording
Tips for using processor pedals and setting up for silent recording via FX loop.
Hum and Noise Reduction
Advice on identifying and reducing sources of hum and noise interference.
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