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- Page 1 Tube Guitar Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................3 The Front Panel ..............4 The Rear Panel ..............5 Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products ....6 A Brief History of Tubes ..........6 Tube Types and Usage ............6 The Nature of Tubes: Why (and When) to Replace Them ..7 The Importance of Proper Biasing ........8... -
Page 3: Introduction
The V-Series amps offer the versatility required for many different musical styles, and have the unique tonal purity of a hot-rodded tube amp. The V5 is a single-channel amplifier with a mas- ter volume control and a tone control. It cranks out 5 watts from a single EL84 output tube in a Class A single-ended configuration into one 10”... -
Page 4: The Front Panel
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier The Front Panel V O L U M E T O N E I N P U T P O W E R INPUT: Use this jack to connect your TONE: This adjusts the overall tone of guitar to the amplifier using a shielded the sound. -
Page 5: The Rear Panel
V5 rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the proper position. the safety ground connection. SPEAKER 8 OHMS: The V5 is shipped... -
Page 6: Important Information About Tubes And Tube Products
V5 Tube 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 evacuated lamp. Years later, in 1905, Fleming expanded on Edison’s discovery and created the “Fleming Valve.”... -
Page 7: The Nature Of Tubes: Why (And When) To Replace Them
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): The power tubes are the largest tubes used in an amplifier. These tubes convert the low-level, conditioned signal from the preamplifier into a level that is sufficient to drive the speakers. -
Page 8: The Importance Of Proper Biasing
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): Whenever you replace the power tube(s): • Always have the amplifier’s bias voltage checked by a qualified service center. Improper bias voltage will cause degradation in performance and possibly damage the tubes and/or the amplifier. -
Page 9: Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers
V5 Tube 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 contribute to early tube degradation and may cause premature tube failure. -
Page 10: System Block Diagram
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier System Block Diagram 12AX7A 12AX7A GUITAR EL84 INPUT VOLUME 8 OHM TONE INTERNAL SPEAKER... -
Page 11: Service Information
(7 am to 5 pm PST, Monday-Friday). If you are outside of the U.S., contact your local distribu- tor for technical support and service. The V5 is covered with a durable fabric-backed vinyl material. Wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish. -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier V5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Rating 5 W rms @ 5% THD, 8 ohm load, 120 VAC Input Impedance 700 kohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio 42 dB, Typical Gain 58 dB, all controls @ 10 Tone ±30 dB @ 10 kHz Speaker Specs 1 x 10", 5 W, 8 ohm, ceramic magnet...