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Laboga Mr.Hector User Manual

Hand made, 100 watt, tube guitar amplifier head
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Hand made, 100 Watt,
Tube Guitar Amplifier Head

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  • Page 1 Hand made, 100 Watt, Tube Guitar Amplifier Head...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on purchasing a tube guitar amplifier head and joining The Laboga Family. Thank you for your trust. Mr. Hector belongs to the world’s top tube constructions. It is designed with 35-years of experience in creating and servicing top quality equipment. The various correction possibilities of the amplifier will enable each individual to find their own sound and will ensure long hours of creative entertainment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION ........4 AMPLIFIER FEATURES ..........5 WHAT IS IN THE SET ..........5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........... 6 TECHNICAL HINTS, PROPER USAGE ......7 FRONT PANEL, PANEL DESCRIPTION ......8 REAR PANEL, VARIOUS FUNCTIONS ....... 11 TUBES MAINTENANCE ..........

  • Page 4: Amplifier Specification

    Additionally, we recommend using a Laboga Mr. Hector cabinet, which is dedicated to heavier types of sound. This cabinet is equipped with two Celestion Vintage 30 speakers and one ElectroVoice Black Label speaker. You can also use a 4x12 Laboga model with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers or cabinets of other brands.

  • Page 5: Amplifier Features

    AMPLIFIER FEATURES • power: 100/50 W (switchable), • tubes used: 4 6L6/5881, 4 12AX7, 2 5C3S, × × × • two channels: clean and distorted, • high and low inputs, • volume controls – clean channel, gain and volume – distorted channel, •...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    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 “Way of sound” cables) and speaker cables. Using improper speaker cables may cause damage to the amplifier. •...

  • Page 7: Technical Hints, Proper Usage

    LABOGA ul. Partyzantow 35/2 51-675 Wroclaw, Polska www.labogaamps.com We reserve the right to introduce any technical changes and the changes to this amplifier’s image. This instruction is actual once it has been printed. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2008 LABOGA...

  • Page 8: Front Panel, Panel Description

    FRONT PANEL, PANEL DESCRIPTION 1. POWER HINT: In position “I” there is more response and dynamics – the sound is This switch turns the amplifier on and more aggressive and “fast”. Position off. The amplifier is off when the switch “II”...
  • Page 9 (T – tip:1, R – ring: 2, S – sleeve: 3), individually to get the best sound. where tip changes channels, ring - Remember that those controls stay in a changes masters, sleeve is ground. A mutual relation, the change of one “stereo”...
  • Page 10 14. Bright HINT: use it to achieve clear sound. It High frequency boost for the distorted is helpful when pick-ups in the guitar channel. do not have enough high frequencies. HINT: Apart from the high frequency 17. High input boost, this switch also changes the distortion character.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel, Various Functions

    REAR PANEL, VARIOUS FUNCTIONS 1. Power output socket for the 16 ohm 4. Effects loop socket - “Send” impedance cabinet. Output signal socket taken from the 2. Power output socket for the 8 ohm preamplifier. Nominal signal output impedance cabinet, or two 16 ohm level is 0dBV.
  • Page 12 (anode) glows red, you have to HINT: While changing the fuse , make urgently turn the amplifier off sure the blades of the fuse are properly and contact authorized Laboga installed. service personnel or any Laboga retailer. ATTENTION! Before you...

  • Page 13: Tubes Maintenance

    Use only new tubes. Power tubes should all be changed at the same time for a quartet of 5881/6L6WGC tubes. The 5881 are more mechanically reliable version of 6L6. Both of the sets can be purchased from Laboga. The amplifier’s design also features a power tube symmetry regulation - see point 9 on page 12.
  • Page 14 First flip the switch to Standby position, then wait 1 minute before turning off the power. 3. Always use a matched quartet of power tubes, from Laboga or renowned producers. 4. Wait for the tubes to cool down before moving the amplifier.

  • Page 15: Exemplary Amplifier Settings

    EXEMPLARY AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Classic Clean: Tube/Diode: matter of taste – see hint in point 2 on page 8. Bright: matter of taste. Dirty Clean: Tube/Diode: matter of taste – see hint in point 2 on page 8. Bright: matter of taste. Crunch: Tube/Diode: matter of taste –...
  • Page 16 Individual settings (draw your own knob settings): Name: ........... □ □ Switch position: Tube Diode Name: ........... □ □ Switch position: Tube Diode Name: ........... □ □ Switch position: Tube Diode Name: ........... □ □ Switch position: Tube Diode Name: ........... □...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA INPUTS: • Guitar input sensitivity: - High input: -40 dB, - Low input: -30 dB. • Input Impedance: - High input: 1M ohm, - Low input: 130k Ohm. OUTPUTS: • Power Output impedance: - 2 parallel outputs of 4 Ohm impedance, - 2 parallel outputs of 8 Ohm impedance, - 1 output of 16 Ohm impedance.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    The amplifier doesn’t work, 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.
  • Page 19 If channels can be changed manually, replace the footswitch cable. A stereo cable is preferable. A mono cable will work as well, but the Master cannot be changed by footswitch and only Master 2 is active. If the problem persists, contact authorized Laboga service or any Laboga retailer.

  • Page 20: Wiring Amplifier To Speaker Cabinets

    WIRING AMPLIFIER TO SPEAKER CABINETS...
  • Page 24 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2008 LABOGA...

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