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Warranty Service Information INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the SMS Classic Tube Preamp. The "Classic" is designed to be pure and simple. It is a boutique quality preamplifier using the finest selected components for the ultimate pristine clean tube tone. We use vintage style audio capacitors, boutique, audio-grade resistors, and high performance components throughout.
HOW IT WORKS INPUT jack - This is an instrument level input with a typical 1MegΩ input impedance. It should comfortably handle most any guitar, steel guitar, bass guitar, or acoustic instrument levels. GAIN - This knob controls the loudness, obviously. One thing to remember is that this preamp is very much designed as a clean machine, and it is not meant to be cranked up and overdriven like other preamps.
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Before using your SMS Classic Tube Preamp, carefully read applicable items of operating instructions and safety suggestions. 1. Obey all warnings on the SMS Classic Tube Preamp and in the SMS Classic Tube Preamp Owner’s Manual. 2. Do not perform service operations beyond those described in this manual. In the...
TUBES The SMS Classic Tube Preamp has two 12AX7 vacuum tubes inside of it. These are by far the most commonly available vacuum tubes out there. Most any guitar shop will carry this type of tube. If you want to tweak, you can try various brands, new and old, and even a few variations of tube as long as they stay close to the 12AX7 type.
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WARRANTY 1. Sarno Music Solutions warrants the SMS Classic Tube Preamp™ as free from any defects resulting from faulty materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery; and ninety (90) days for the tubes. This warranty is in lieu of all...
SERVICE INFORMATION Service and repairs of Sarno Music Solutions, LLC products are to be performed only at Sarno Music Solutions, LLC unless otherwise authorized in advance. Unauthorized service, repair, or modification will void this warranty. Return Authorization is required prior to sending products for repair. All items MUST be shipped to Sarno Music Solutions, LLC prepaid, insured, and properly packaged –...
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