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- Page 1 Seymour Duncan Convertible 2000 Guitar Amp Owner's Manual...
- Page 2 Once you've completed the "breaking in" experience, please read through this manual. The Convertible 2000 amp was designed to give you any sound that's in your head. To provide that versatility, many unique and exclusive features are built-in. This manual will show you the easy way of getting a wide variety of great sounds just by properly setting up the amp.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Seymour Duncan Convertible 2000 Installing & Changing Preamp Modules Tubes Preamp Module Chart 9-10 Front of the Convertible 2000 11-12 Rear Controls of the Convertible 2000 Load Resistor Plug Values & Sound Effects 14-16 Trouble Shooting Specifications 18-19 Schematics Unpacking... -
Page 4: Seymour Duncan Convertible 2000
Tube power is the best way to achieve 'this warmth and fullness. Plus, the use of quality components help make the Convertible 2000 sound as good as it does. Preamp modules The amp's sound is first shaped in the preamp. -
Page 5: Installing & Changing Preamp Modules
Installing & Changing Preamp Modules. Installing modules is quick and easy. Plug the modules into their receptacles located under the" Quick Access" plate on the top of the amp. To install your modules just follow these easy steps: 1. Choose the module arrangement you wish to try. (See pages 4-5 for some ideas or the instruction sheet in your module pack for the suggested order of installation.) 2. - Page 6 Module Setups Below are the recommended setups for the module packs. There are also many variations that can be done with each group of modules. Your dealer has a wide selection of modules for you to choose from to customize your sound even more. Rock &...
- Page 7 Heavy Metal Lead Channel: Ultra smooth distortion lead. Rhythm Channel: Bright and ballsy, cuts through with great distortion. Fusion Lead Channel l: Bright cutting distortion. Rhythm Channel: Glassy rhythm, sparkling, lots of detail. Studio Lead Channel: Low noise lead with character.
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Page 8: Tubes
Spare Tubes There is a spare 12AU7 tube mounted inside your Convertible 2000. This is a stock replacement tube for the Cascode and Classic E.Q. module. We also discovered an interesting sound when replacing the standard 12AX7 tube in the Classic module with a 12AU7 tube. -
Page 9: Front Of The Convertible 2000
If you want to use one guitar playing through two amps, plug your guitar into the Main Guitar Input and run a normal guitar cable from the Convertible 2000's Auxiliary Guitar Input to the main input on your second amp. - Page 10 - Counter clockwise decreases distortion. Like all of the preamp controls on this amp, each channel is independent. You can have a clean setting on one channel and a distorted setting on the other channel. 5. Master Volume: This control sends the signal volume from the preamp to the power amplifier. For the cleanest signal, turn the Master Volume tip high and keep the Overdrive low (but not off).
- Page 11 With the Convertible 2000, you dial in the amount of power you need, from 100 watts down to 5 watts. -For the cleanest signal, use oil 100 watts and turn the Master Volume control to adjust loudness.
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Page 12: Rear Controls Of The Convertible 2000
The proper fuse rating for the 110-120 v. a c. Convertible 2000 is 5A 250V Slo Blow. Before removing the fuse cap: UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE WALL A.C. - Page 13 700 watts. To find out how much wattage your equipment uses, look on the back of the unit, where the power cord is located. Your Convertible 2000 uses 480 watts. - NEVER PLUG IN UNITS THAT DRAW MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 700 WATTS, OR YOU WILL RISK THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
- Page 14 8. Variable Damping: This circuit is included with the Convertible 2000 to give you more control over your sound. Damping is the amount of control the amplifier has on the speaker.
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Page 15: Load Resistor Plug Values & Sound Effects
RCA input plugs available at most hardware or electronics stores. Various capacitance and resistance values are given, with a description of their overall effect on your sound. With each Seymour Duncan Convertible 2000 you receive the following two (2) load resistor plugs:... -
Page 16: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting The following table should enable you with little or no knowledge of electronics, to isolate the cause of some' problems you may experience with your amplifier and the steps required for repair. Most causes of impaired amplifier performance are due to minor problems or irregularities, which can be easily corrected by you. - Page 17 Amp blows a fuse after several 1. Wires from speaker to amp 1. Replace speaker cord. minutes of operation. shorted. 2. M-34 or 5U4GB power rube 2. Replace tube. defective. 3. Problem persists. 3. Return amp to dealer or factory for repair. Amp blows a fuse immediately 1.
- Page 18 1. Have qualified guitar tech PLUGGED in.) Physical position also effects "wax pot" your pickups this. Specifications for Convertible 2000 Amplifiers Combo Weight. 57 lbs. Cabinet Dimensions: 19 3/4" H X 21 25/32" W X 11 3/8" D Head Weight: 42 lbs.
- Page 19 International Operation Your amp is designed for professional usage. This may require changing the amp's electrical operation when you tour in foreign countries. There are two ways for you to make your amp compatible with foreign electrical sources: visit. 1. Use an external transformer. These are available for rent or for sale in the countries you Just plug your U.S.
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