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Summarization of Contents
Welcome to Hayden Hand-Built Guitar Amplification
Warranty
Details the one-year warranty against defects, covering replacement or repair for the original purchaser.
Design and Build Philosophy
Outlines Hayden's commitment to capturing vintage tone with modern reliability using UK hand-wiring and specific construction techniques.
Important Safety Instructions
Storage and Moving
Provides guidelines for safe storage, handling, and preventing damage from moisture or impact.
Leads and Plugs
Covers proper use of power cords, checking for damage, and electrical safety measures for connection.
Before Use
Essential pre-operation checks, including inspecting the amplifier and leads for any damage.
Using the Amplifier
Rules for placement, ventilation, and avoiding liquids to ensure safe operation and prevent overheating.
Sound Level
Guidance on setting volume levels and protecting hearing from high sound pressure.
Fuses and Ratings
Information on amplifier fuses, their purpose, and proper replacement procedures.
Warnings Used on This Equipment
Explains warning symbols like exclamation marks and lightning flashes indicating potential hazards.
Grounding Instructions
Details on proper grounding for electrical safety, reducing shock risk, and ensuring correct connection.
Other Markings
Explains product markings such as RoHS, CE, and safety certification symbols.
Controls and Connections
Input
Describes the instrument input jack and how to avoid overloading the sensitive input.
Gain
Explains the Gain control's role in varying preamp signal level and achieving overdrive or distortion.
Volume
Details the Volume control's function for overall loudness and balancing channel outputs.
Pickup, Shade, Voice
Controls for shaping preamp tone before EQ, affecting clean and drive sound characteristics.
Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence
The equalization controls used to shape the amplifier's overall tonal response.
Master
The Master Volume control setting the final signal level, interacting with Gain for distortion levels.
Controls and Connections Continued
Effects Loop
Explains the FX loop's position between preamp and Master for effects integration.
Boost
Details the Boost control's function to increase signal volume and distortion.
Reverb
Describes the Reverb control for adding space and sparkle, typically used on clean tones.
Special Features Fitted to Some Hayden Amps
Tube and Power Switching
Explains tube selection (EL34/6L6) and power output modes (2V/4V) on specific models.
Power Reduction Switches
Details switches for reducing output power and enabling single-ended operation.
Mute Function
Describes the Mute switch for silencing the amplifier during tuning or instrument changes.
Loop Level and Damping
Controls for adjusting FX loop signal level and the Damping effect on bass response.
FX Insert (Single Jack)
Explains the stereo jack for FX send/return and the required cable setup.
Rear Panel
Speaker Output Jacks
Explains speaker output sockets and details impedance information for cabinet connections.
HT Fuse Type and Rating
Identifies the location and specifications of the HT fuse for amplifier protection.
Mains Inlet Socket and Fuse Drawer
Details the mains power inlet, integral fuse drawer, and voltage selection settings.
Power Switch
Describes the main power switch and its positions for operating the amplifier.
Speaker Impedance
Single Cabinet 16 Ohms
Diagram illustrating the connection of a single 16 Ohm speaker cabinet.
Dual Cabinets 8 Ohms
Diagram showing the connection of two 8 Ohm speaker cabinets to the amplifier.
Quad Cabinets 16 Ohms
Diagram illustrating the connection of four 16 Ohm speaker cabinets.
Single Cabinets 8 Ohms
Diagram illustrating the connection of single 8 Ohm speaker cabinets.
Hints and Tips
Live Performance and Recording Techniques
Tips on using channels, pedals, and master volume for effective tone transitions during performance.
FX Loop and Boost Pedal Usage
Advice on utilizing the FX loop with pedals for tone shaping and boosting signal levels.
Reverb on Drive Channels
A workaround for adding reverb to drive channels on specific models.
Processor Pedals and Input Sensitivity
Guidance on using processor pedals effectively with the amplifier's sensitive input.
Silent Recording
Method for achieving silent recording using the FX send and mute function.
Hum and Noise Prevention
Tips to avoid hum and noise by managing amplifier placement and nearby electronic interference.
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