Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Friedman SS-100
Summary of Contents for Friedman SS-100
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Congratulations on purchasing this incredible new PLUGGING IN guitar amplifier designed by one of the most well known amp modders and designers in the LA We recommend starting the amp with the Bass on Music scene for the past 20 years, Dave Friedman. 7‐8, the mids at around 6 or 7 and the treble at 5. Set the gain around 8 and then bring the master Dave Friedman has been designing and building to taste. After plugging in, you will notice guitar rigs for the stars since the early nineties. instantly, the tight bottom end and rich After many years of modding amplifiers and harmonically detailed chords and single notes, consulting for other well known amplifier that’s the Friedman sound. This amp cleans up companies, Dave has finally brought his talent to a remarkably well with the guitar’s volume control new line of production amps under his name even with the amp on higher gain settings. Friedman Amplification. While the SS100 was primarily designed as a high Dave’s first Signature amplifier, the SS‐100 was gain amp, the SS100 will surprise and impress you created to Guitarist Extraordinaire, Steve Stevens’ with all the different tones available. If you want exacting tonal demands. The SS100 is a 100‐watt a more classic rock sound from the 60s and 70s, EL34 powered two channel plus BOOST High Gain lower the gain and bring up the master. For a tone machine that is also capable of producing more modern sound, set the gain from 7 to 10. many styles of music from blues to classic rock Please the Friedman site for video tutorials on the and heavy rock to metal by simply adjusting the Pink Taco and sample settings. ...
- Page 3 INSTRUCTIONS 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. Please keep this instruction manual for future 5. Water and Moisture – The amplifier should not reference and for the duration of owning this be used near water – for example, a bathtub, Friedman Amplifier. Please carefully read and washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet understand the instructions inside this user’s basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. manual before attempting to operate your new 6. Carts and Stands – The amplifier should be used amp. This instruction manual includes essential only with a cart or stand that is recommended by safety information regarding the use and the manufacturer. maintenance of the amplifier. Take special care to An amplifier and cart combination should be heed all warning symbols and signs inside this moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and manual and those printed on the amplifier itself. uneven surfaces may cause the amplifier and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should never be mounted to a wall or ceiling. WARNING! 8. Heat – Amplifier should be situated away from TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER TO WATER OR MOISTURE. stoves, or other amplifier (including amplifiers) DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY WATER SOURCE that produce heat. 9. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS? ...
- Page 4 14. Non‐use Periods – The power cord of the 21. Lightning – For added protection for this amplifier should be unplugged from the outlet product before a lightning storm, or when it is left when left unused for a long period of time. unattended and unused for long periods of time, 15. Object and Liquid Entry unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall damage to the product due to lightning and and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure powerline surges. through openings. 22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts 16. Damage Requiring Service are required, be sure the service technician has – The amplifier should be serviced by qualified used replacement parts specified by the service personnel when: manufacturer or have the same characteristics as A. The power‐supply cord or the plug has been the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may damaged; or result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled 23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service into the amplifier; or or repairs to this product, ask the service C. The amplifier has been exposed to rain; or technician to perform safety checks to determine D. The amplifier does not appear to operate that the product is in proper operating condition. normally or exhibits a marked change in 24. FUSES – Always use the correct rating and type performance; or of fuse as indicated on the rear panel. Note the E. The amplifier has been dropped, or the proper rating fuse is determined by the AC line enclosure damaged. voltage in the country this unit is being operated. F. The amplifier needs tube replacement or ...
-
Page 5: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL POWER SWITCH: Turn this ON to power the amp. Leave the amp in STANDBY mode for about 60 secs for maximum tube life. There is a lighted Ray Gun to provide a gentle reminder to let you know your amp is ON. STANDBY SWITCH: Turn ON after 60 secs to place the amp in PLAY mode. PRESENCE CONTROL: This adds or takes away upper mids and highs. BASS CONTROL : This adds or takes away bass or bottom end. As the amp gets louder you may want to back this off a bit. Start at 7‐10 for bedroom volumes. MIDDLE CONTROL : Adds or takes away midrange. Start at 5 or 6, lower settings will scoop the mids, higher levels will allow your audience to actually hear the guitar in the mix. TREBLE CONTROL: This adds or takes away treble. Start at 5 and adjust to taste. MASTER CONTROL : This is the SS100’s MASTER VOLUME. The more you turn it up the louder it gets. GAIN CONTROL: This adds gain/distortion. Adjust to taste. Don’t be afraid. INPUT: Just like it says. This is the SS100 Guitar Input Jack. This is where you insert your guitar cable if you want to hear the darn thing. ... -
Page 6: Rear Panel
REAR PANEL FOOT SWITCH JACK: This is where you plug in the supplied two button footswitch (clean/dirty/boost) FX LOOP SWITCH: This will engage the series FX loop. The front Gain channel Volume control becomes the SEND level (MUST BE SET AT 5‐6 for UNITY GAIN) for your effects and the RETURN LEVEL CONTROL becomes your amp’s MASTER VOLUME. Adjust the clean channel to match levels to your gain channel volume. RETURN JACK: This is where you plug the OUT of your Effect(s). Use a high quality shielded guitar cable. SEND JACK: This is where you plug the INPUT of your Effect(s). Use a high quality shielded guitar cable. RETURN LEVEL CONTROL: This becomes your MASTER VOLUME when the FX loop is engaged. LINE OUT CONTROL: This controls the signal level of the line out. LINE OUT JACK: Attach a shielded guitar cable to send a line level signal out to an external device. This is not speaker compensated. One might use the line out to connect to an FX unit, poweramp and speaker(s) to create a W/D/W or W/D rig. SPEAKER OUT JACKS (2): Plug in Speaker cab(s) here. Use SPEAKER CABLES ONLY IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCH: Choose the correct impedance for your cab(s). 4/8/16ohms MAIN FUSE: Replace with the same type of fuse indicated on the back panel. If this fuse blows it is most likely the result of a bad tube. Constant blowing of this fuse (even when using new tubes) is an indication that something could be seriously wrong with your amp. STOP and call us so we may help you diagnose. HT FUSE: Only replace with same type of fuse indicated on the back panel. If this blows, don’t freak out too much. It’s most likely a bad power tube. We recommend you carry a few spare fuses and a spare set of tubes when gigging. MAINS INPUT: Plug the supplied IEC power cord here and into a 115v wall outlet to power the beast. FX LOOP INSTRUCTIONS: You must set the Gain Channel Volume to 5‐6 to provide unity gain for your FX units. It is now the SEND control. The RETURN Level Control is now your MASTER VOLUME for the amp. Adjust the clean channel volume to match your gain channel. This rule applies when the loop is engaged. ... - Page 7 Defective products must be shipped, PROOF OF PURCHASE TO USE YOUR WARRANTY. This warranty does not cover service or parts to together with proof of purchase, freight repair damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse, pre‐paid and insured to the Authorized normal & wear, disaster, misuse, abuse, over‐ Friedman Service Center or directly to powering, negligence, inadequate packing or Friedman. If a product must be returned to Friedman shipping procedures and service, repair or any modifications to the product which have not been for warranty replacement/repair, a Return authorized or approved by Friedman in writing. Authorization Number must be obtained ANY MODIFICATION TO THE AMPLIFIER WILL from our Customer Service Department VOID YOUR WARRANTY. If this product is prior to shipping the product. Please contact Friedman Customer Service defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair Department for the Authorized Friedman or replacement by Friedman as provided below. Service Center nearest you. Products must be shipped in their original ...
- Page 8 818‐505‐0391 – Monday – Friday 9AM‐4PM option of repairing or replacing the product at no (Pacific Standard Time) additional charge, except as set forth below. or Email us at: friedmanamps@gmail.com All replaced parts become a property of Thank you again for choosing Friedman and we Friedman. Products replaced or repaired look forward to a long relationship! under this warranty will be returned via ground shipping within the United States or Canada ‐ freight prepaid. Friedman is not responsible for costs associated with expedited shipping, either to Friedman or the return of the product to the customer. All warranty repairs outside the United States and Canada must be directed to the dealer or distributor from which you purchased the product. ...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SS-100 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers