User manual FENDER TONE MASTER

[. . . ] It is suggested that you read this manual thoroughly to understand all the features and functions of this amplifier. This amplifier will provide years of trouble-free service and playing enjoyment. ® TONE-MASTER CONTROL FUNCTIONS A. INPUTS -The guitar input for the Tone-Master. FAT - Adds a 3dB boost in gain to the A CHANNEL, mostly to the low and midrange frequencies. [. . . ] When this switch is OFF the amplifier is completely shut down. STANDBY SWITCH - This turns the amplifier on and off. In the STANDBY position, the amplifier is off, although power is applied to the tube filaments to keep them warmed up and ready to play. A good rule of thumb is to turn the power switch on and wait at least 50 seconds before turning on the standby switch. Using this switch during short breaks will increase tube life. IMPEDANCE SWITCH - This is labeled LO, MED and HI. One, to set the output impedance of the amplifier to best match the speaker impedance for maximum power. Second, to enable the amplifier to better achieve the cranked-up sound at a lower volume. On the B CHANNEL, with a single Tone-Master enclosure, this switch should be set according to the setting of the B CHANNEL volume knob: For volume settings of 3. 5 and lower, LO would be the appropriate setting. For settings above 7, HI will produce full power and tone. This switch will not damage tubes or reduce tube life at these settings. What it does do is increase the gain in the LO and MED settings and thereby better approximate the Full volume sound at a lower level than by adjusting the VOLUME alone. With a single 16 enclosure, LO will produce 30 watts, MED will Produce 60 watts, and HI will produce a full 100 watts. With two 16 enclosures, (an 8 load), LO will produce 60 watts, and MED will Produce 100 watts. In the A CHANNEL, the switch has the same function, although blues players may like running the switch on LO all the time to get that great crying tone. Conversely, a player looking for a New Wave Strat® tone might like the sound of the A CHANNEL on HI. SPEAKER - Plug in connection for speakers. This jack must be used as the primary connection for speakers. F. EXTERNAL SPEAKER - Plug in connection for an external speaker. [. . . ] -Is the instrument volume control turned up?-Is the A/B switch selecting the proper channel?(Try A and B) -Is the instrument plugged into the amplifier?(Eliminate any effects pedals and try another guitar cord. ) Check under all tube covers to see that the tube filaments are glowing a dull orange. [. . . ]