Summary of Contents for Sluggo Music Technology Suncoast
- Page 1 CUSTOM AMPLIFICATION CUSTOM 18G GUITAR AMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL Copyright 2012, Sluggo Music Technology LLC All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 Sluggo Music Limited Warranty Sluggo Music Technology LLC warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of original purchase. Vacuum tubes are warranted for 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty is only applicable to the original retail purchaser.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Features 2 Controls 2.1 Front Panel Layout 2.2 Preamp Controls 2.3 Rear Panel Layout 2.4 Rear Panel Jack Description 3 Operation 3.1 Operating Instructions 3.2 External Effects Patching 3.3 Amplifier tone settings 4 Technical 4.1 Specifications 4.2 Vacuum Tube Replacement 4.3 Tube Location Diagram... - Page 4 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SUNCOAST CUSTOM 18G guitar amplifier. It is our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality, handcrafted musical instrument amplifiers, built in the USA. Utilizing our knowledge of classic designs from the past 50 years, we set out to recreate that unique sound of some of our personal favorite artists.
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Page 5: Front Panel Layout
2.1 Front Panel Layout 2.2 Preamp Controls Hi & Lo Inputs - Hi and Lo gain instrument input jacks. Bright Switch – Adds more treble in response to the input volume level. Volume – This control adjusts the level of the preamplifiers input gain from clean to overdrive. -
Page 6: Rear Panel Layout
2.3 Rear Panel Layout 2.4 Rear Panel Jack Description Power Input - Power line cord input jack. Main Fuse - Main power fuse. Replace with only same type and rating. B+ Fuse - High Voltage tube power supply fuse. Standby Power Switch - Unit standby power switch. Allowing the unit to warm up for one minute before turning the standby switch On will extend tube life. -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
3.1 Operating Instructions Always connect the loudspeaker to the correct speaker output jack impedance prior to turning the unit ON. Use only correct 2-conductor speaker wire (16 gauge or greater) with mono ¼” ends. The use of coaxial instrument cable (guitar cord) for connecting speakers will invalidate your warranty and may damage your amplifier. -
Page 8: External Effects Patching
3.2 External Effects Patching Here is a list of effects in their respective order to achieve the ultimate Pink Tone. (No Reverb) The rest of the magic is in your hands: Guitar Fuzz Overdrive/Sustainer Phase Shifter Flanger Tube Driver Compressor Chorus Amplifier (HI Input) Amplifier (Effects Send) -
Page 9: Specifications
4.1 Specifications Input Line Voltage – 120VAC, 60Hz Power Consumption – 55W Line Fuse Rating – 1A, Time Lag B+ Fuse Rating – 1/4A, Time Lag Output Power – 18W RMS Output Impedance – 4, 8, 16 Ohms Tube Types: V1, V4 – 12AX7 (ECC83) V3 –... -
Page 10: Tube Location Diagram
4.3 Tube Location Diagram Sluggo Music Technology LLC, Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved...
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