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- Page 1 VT-300B Valve Tech All-Tube Bass Guitar Amplifier Operation Manual THE LEADER IN BASS AMPLIFICATION. ©06-20-2005 by U.S. Music Corp.
- Page 2 FOREWORD Congratulations on the purchase of your new Eden VT-300B all-tube Integrated Amplifier System. All of us at Eden are totally committed to providing you with the very best bass guitar systems in their class. Our goals are to offer you the outstanding performance quality of a top-notch, professional bass amplification system at a reasonable price point, and to make the most musical and reliable Bass amplifiers available.
- Page 3 If you experience any discomfort or ringing in the ears or suspect hearing loss, you should consult an audiologist. Thank you for your purchase of an Eden bass guitar product. This unit has been designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free service.
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Page 4: Front Panel Features
FRONT PANEL FEATURES Input Jacks – Designed to accept a standard _” mono phone plug. The Passive jack is for use with low output basses and passive basses. The active jack is for higher output basses with active electronics. Overdrive Switch – This switch shifts the amplifier into an ultra-high gain mode, suitable for a wide range of sound textures –... -
Page 5: Back Panel Features
Mains On/Off – This turns the main power to the amplifier ON and OFF. BACK PANEL FEATURES AC Power Inlet – This is the main AC connection point. It is an IEC type inlet and also serves as the fuse carrier. Replace the fuse only with the same type and size as the original. -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
Output Tubes – Your unit comes from the factory set up and fully run in for 6550 type output tubes. Replacement tubes that match your output tubes are available from the factory. Look up the number on you output tubes and ask for the same code number. -
Page 7: Initial Setup
VERY BAD THING. Don’t do it. Ever. INITIAL SET UP As bassists, each of us has in our head a concept of our perfect sound. Eden amplifiers are designed to help you easily achieve the sound you hear inside you. - Page 8 Turn On – Once you’ve completed the steps above, you can plug in your bass and turn on the unit (plug it in first, ok?) and let’s get started. Turn the Mains switch to ON. Wait approximately 30 seconds to one minute and then turn Standby switch to ON.
- Page 9 Setting Bass and Treble – OK, now it’s time to set the EQ, beginning with the Bass and Treble controls. These controls cover a fairly broad frequency spectrum and a little goes a long way. Adjust these controls up or down as needed.
- Page 10 There you have it: a quick and easy process to help you get the perfect tone from your Eden amplifier. As previously mentioned, it make take a few extra minutes the first few times you go through this, especially if you take the time to experiment with all the knobs and switches, which we highly recommend.
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Page 11: Other Considerations
We keep saying this because it is so important. MAINTENANCE Your Eden amplifier has been designed to require minimal routine maintenance. Attention to the following areas will ensure optimum performance of your amplifier. We’re serious. Don’t blow this off, OK? Tube Maintenance –... - Page 12 DO NOT continue to use the amplifier in this condition. Learn More – If you’d like to learn more about your amplifier (or about our company and its activities), we invite you to visit our website – www.eden- electronics.com. There you’ll find articles to help you better understand our products and the technical stuff some people find so interesting.
- Page 13 Eden Never Compromise Note for those who care: This manual was written by David (Eden) Nordschow, Eden’s Chief Propellerhead & Master of All Things Technical, and Lane Baldwin, Eden’s Special Projects Coordinator (Many Other Functions). Any grammar errors are David and Lane’s fault, as are the attempts at humor.
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