Garland Ruby V56 Owner's Manual

Congratulations, you now own one of the most expressive amplifiers in the
history of the electric guitar. This is my slightly reimagined version of the
venerable cathode-biased narrow panel tweed deluxe amp that was originally
designed and produced in 1956-1957.
The Garland Ruby model V56 is not a clone, but rather a reinterpretation.
Right away you'll notice the main difference—the GRM V56 has no tweed
fabric glued to the exterior. Subtle as the sonic effect may be, a cabinet
covered with glue and fabric can't possibly resonate as freely as an uncovered
amp. Taking my cues from the world of fine acoustic guitars, I've chosen a mix
of softwoods, hardwoods, and plywoods designed to work together to enhance the
rich harmonic content of the amplified signal.
And the visual appeal of the hand crafted box-jointed cabinetry speaks
for itself. After one look at the prototype my wife declared it "beautiful" and
suggested that I should build amps like this to sell. Call it "wife-friendly."
Your Garland Ruby V56 is an amplifier you'll want seen as well as heard.
The detailed cabinetry is at home in just about any room, there's no need to
hide it in a basement or closet. Because the main cabinet walls are made of
solid softwoods (cedar or pine) you should avoid rough handling to preserve the
beauty of the finish. Still, the amp is extremely light and portable, and with
a proper case or padded gig bag there is no reason the 5V3 can't get out of the
house.
Inside the steel chassis the time proven circuitry is hand wired from the
best components available. Classictone transformers, F&T and Sprague
capacitors, Vishay Dale metal film and/or carbon comp resistors, Ohmite wire
wound resistors, Carling switches, Bourns potentiometers, and Switchcraft jacks
add up to create a world class signal path. Even the nuts and bolts are solid
stainless steel. I've built this amplifier to last a lifetime.
In these pages I will give you a few ideas about how to get the most out of
your Garland Ruby V56. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!
Andy Church, Garland Ruby Music
Hand Built Guitar Amplifier
owner's guide
©2015 Garland Ruby Music, LLC
V56
Rowayton, CT