Hand made, 100 watt, tube guitar amplifier head (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Laboga AD 5300
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Hand made, 50 watts, Tube Guitar Amplifier Models: AD 5300 - head AD 5301 - combo...
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Congratulations on purchasing a tube guitar amplifier head and joining Laboga Family. Thank you for your trust. The Alligator belongs to the world’s top tube constructions. It is designed with 35-years of experience in creating and servicing top quality equipment. Wide correction possibilities of the amplifier will enable each individual to find their own sound and will ensure long hours of creative entertainment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: ..................4 MPLIFIER SPECIFICATION .....................5 MPLIFIER EATURES ....................5 HAT IS IN THE SET .....................6 AFETY PRECAUTIONS ................7 ECHNICAL HINTS PROPER USAGE .......................8 RONT PANEL .......................11 EAR PANEL .................12 HANGING TUBES IN THE AMPLIFIER ......13 OW TO USE THE AMPLIFIER IN ORDER TO PROLONG TUBE S LIFE SPAN ....................14...
AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION Caiman 5300 is a full tube head amplifier, hand crafted by qualified craftsman. This amp weighs not even 15 kilos and still has 50 Watts of power. The design of the amp, solves the permanent problem of every musician - the handling. It is not only light weigh tube amp, but also it’s all integrated in a very compact housing.
AMPLIFIER FEATURES - power: 50W, - tubes used: 4 × EL84, 2 × 12AX7, - speaker (combo only): Celestion G12T-75, - two channels: clean and distorted, - volume control: clean channel, gain and volume controls – distorted channel, - two separately gain knobs controlled with a footswitch: Gain1 and Gain2, - the same tone control for both channels, - footswitch: changes channels and switches between Gain 1 and Gain 2, - channel switching on relays,...
To avoid electrical shock never open the amplifier’s cover. In case of failure, refer servicing to qualified personnel. Always use the highest quality signal cables (we recommend Laboga cable “Way of sound”) and volume signal cables. Using improper speaker cables could cause damage to the amplifier.
FRONT PANEL Combo version: Head version: Page 8...
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1. Channel selection 6. Gain 1 Switch to change channels of the amplifier. It works only when Jack is Gain control for the distorted channel. unplugged from the Footswitch socket. In position “up” the clean channel is HINT: With a little value you can on, whereas, in position “down”...
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off, unscrew the metal nut, gently push 10. Bass the bulb in and turn left at the same time until the bulb comes free from the Adjusts the low-frequency tone for holder. both channels. 15. Stand By 11. Middle In position “up” the amplifier is ready Adjusts the middle-frequency tone for to work.
REAR PANEL Combo: Head: 1. Main fuse integrated with power supply socket ATTENTION! Before change the fuse, always unplug Slo Blo fuse T1.25A the amplifier from the power case, outlet and wait for at least one integrated with minute. power supply socket.
3. Effects loop socket - “Send” Output signal socket taken from the ATTENTION! Do not connect preamplifier. Nominal signal output cabinets with different impedance at the same time. level is 0dBV. ATTENTION! Before turning the amplifier on, make sure the HINT: This output always has signal, cabinet connected...
4). When you don’t use the amplifier, it is advisable to keep Standby to position “0” 5). An excessive amount of dust on the tubes may decrease heat distribution of the tubes, which could shorten tube's life-span. Use an original Laboga cover or hard case to prevent damage and dust.
The amplifier doesn’t play, Check if the main fuse isn’t blown or if the power supply cord isn’t LED diodes aren’t lit, control broken (use another). If it still doesn’t help, contact Laboga service light isn’t lit. personnel or any Laboga retailer.
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V2 for V3 or V4. If it doesn’t, turn the Master down. It could happen that sounds won’t stop even after turning the Master down - then contact authorized Laboga service and tell about your observations Footswitch won’t change Unplug the cable from the Footswitch and try to change channels;...
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