V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Table of Contents: The Front Panel ..................4 The Rear Panel..................5 Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products A Brief History Of The Tube............6 Tube Types and Usage ..............6,7 The Nature of Tubes: Why (and When) to Replace Them ..7,8 The Importance of Proper Biasing..........9...
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Crate V32 Guitar Amplifier. This combo amplifier packs a whole lot of vintage tube sound into its compact cabinet – giving you an amp that’s portable and easy to operate yet still produces...
V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER The Front Panel: 1. Input: Connect your instrument here by 9. Presence: This switch, when depressed, means of a shielded signal cable. increases the output level of the high fre- quencies by 8dB at 10kHz, giving a more 2.
V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER The Rear Panel (not shown): 15. AC Line Cord: The grounded power cord 18. 8 Ohm Speaker: The V32 is shipped with should only be plugged into a grounded power a cable connected from this jack to the internal outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes speaker.
V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products: A Brief History Of The Tube: In 1883, Edison discovered that electrons would flow from a suspended filament when enclosed in an evac- uated lamp. Years later, in 1905, Fleming expanded on Edison's discovery and created the "Fleming Valve".
V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): a unique sound ("crunch"). When compared to the 6L6, the EL34 distorts more quickly, exhibits a "looser" low-end response and produces more harmonics at mid and high frequencies ("creamier" sound). These differences become more noticeable at higher volumes.
V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): You can check your preamplifier tubes for microphonics by turning the amplifier on, turning up the gain and tapping lightly on each tube with the end of a pencil or a chop stick (my favorite). You will be able to hear the tapping through your speakers, which is normal.
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers: To prolong tube life, observe these tips and recommendations: • Match the impedance of your speaker cabinet(s) to your amplifier. Improper impedance matching will con- tribute to early tube degradation and may cause premature tube failure.
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: SLM Electronics Corporate Headquarters: 1901 Congressional Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146 Primary Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, Arkansas, 72687 Product Type: Audio Amplifier Products meet the regulations for compliance marking under: ETL standards UL6500, UL60065, or UL813 CSA standards E60065 or C22.2 No.1-M90...
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21” H x 17-1/2” W x 10” D, 44 lbs. The V32 is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.