REBEL-30

HEAD
Owner’s Manual
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Greetings………..
I would like to personally thank you for choosing Egnater as your “Tone Partner”. Our
goal is to provide you with the best tools we can to help you express yourself to the
fullest. Your amplifier is an integral piece in your never ending “Tone Quest”. Our
commitment to helping you achieve that goal is our passion. Our hope is that you will
take advantage of the years of innovative tube amp designs we offer and use it to find
the sound that is “in your head”.

Thank you for putting your trust in Egnater.

Best Regards,

Bruce Egnater

INSIDE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

Rebel-30 Overview............................................................. 3
Important Information...................................................... 4
Safety Precautions.............................................................. 5
Rebel-30 Front Panel Controls......................................... 6-7
Finding the Sound You Want............................................ 8-9
The Rear Panel Explained................................................. 10-11
Tech Note #1: Watts vs Volume......................................... 12
Tech Note #2: Sound Dispersion....................................... 13
Speaker Set-up................................................................... 14
Warranty Information....................................................... 15
Specifications...................................................................... 16
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REBEL-30 OVERVIEW

Rebel: One who opposes or disobeys authority or control.

Rebel-30: The Rebel-30 head is an extention of the award-winning

Rebel-20 head, adding a whole new level of flexibility and tone-shap-
ing power. These 30-watt all-tube, 2-channel heads feature Egnater’s
unique TUBE MIX knob, giving you access to an incredible variety of
tones, from American to British and all points in between. Channel 1
delivers rich cleans with controls for volume, treble and bass. Channel
2 dishes out powerful, touch-responsive overdrive with treble, middle
and bass EQ, as well as a wide-range gain knob that takes you from
growl to scream. Both channels feature Egnater’s signature BRIGHT
and TIGHT switches and each channel has its own WATTS knob so you
can access both low-wattage crunch and serious clean headroom, or any
combination you choose.

The REBEL-30’s specially designed and easily accessible back panel

holds more welcome surprises, such as independent REVERB controls
for each channel and a tone-preserving series effects loop. A speaker-
emulated line out lets you go directly to the board live or in the studio.
Set the standby switch to ‘Silent Record’ for great direct-recorded tones
that spare both your ears and your neighbors. And the easy-access chas-
sis makes swapping tubes quick and painless. The REBEL-30 is also
available as a 1x12” combo with the same dimensions as the REBEL-
112x cab and as a 2x12” combo. Both include a dual-function foot-
switch for channel selection and reverb on/off.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration of owning
this Egnater Rebel-30. Please carefully read and understand the instructions inside this user’s
manual before attempting to operate your new amp.
This instruction manual includes essential safety information regarding the use and
maintenance of the Rebel-30. Take special care to heed all warning symbols and signs inside
this manual and those printed on the amplifier itself.

WARNING WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?

The lightning flash with an arrow
TO PREVENT FIRE OR triangular symbol is intended to alert
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT the user to the presence of non-
EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER TO insulated “dangerous voltage” within
WATER OR MOISTURE. DO
NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY the products enclosure, and may be of
WATER SOURCE sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock
1) Read these instructions.
2) Follow all instructions.
WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
3) Keep these instructions.

!
4) Heed all warnings. The exclamation point triangular
5) DO NOT turn on the amplifier before connecting symbol is intended to alert the user
all other external devices.
to the presence of important operat-
6) Do not use the amplifier near water. Be extra
cautious when moving the amplifier during rain or ing and maintenance (servicing)
while transporting it over wet surfaces as water instructions in the user manual
might splash onto the unit. accompanying this amplifier
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings and operate
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled into the
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
unit, the unit has been exposed to moisture or rain,
8) Do not install near heat sources such as radiators,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
stoves or other devices that may produce heat.
14) Moisture can damage the amplifier and can cause
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
corrosion of electrical contacts.
polarization or grounding-type plug. A polarized
15) Keep the unit out of extended or intense direct sun
plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
light. No containers filled with any type of liquid
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
should be placed on or near the amplifier.
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
16) Do not attempt to replace tubes or bias the amplifier
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
by yourself. Refer to authorized service center.
plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician
17) Do not remove rear metal grill. No user serviceable
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
parts inside.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at the plug and the point
Handle the power supply cord
where it exits the amplifier.
11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by
WARNING with care. Do not damage or de-
Egnater Amps. form; it may cause electric shock
12) Unplug the amplifier before lightning storms and or malfunction when used. Hold
when not in use. plug attachment when removing
13) Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. from wall outlet. Do not pull on
Servicing may be required when the unit has been the power cord.
damaged in any way such as when power-cord or
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 FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Read Instructions – All the safety
and operating instructions should be read CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
before this product is operated. servicing to qualified service personnel only.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety
and operating instructions should be re-
tained for future reference. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
the amplifier and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and use instructions should be operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this amplifier.
followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The ampli-
fier should not be used near water - for CAUTION
example, a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
laundry tub, wet basement, or near a swim- can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
ming pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands – The amplifier
should be used only with a cart or stand that slightly damp with water. Avoid getting 20. Accessories – Do not place this
is recommended by the water inside the amplifier. product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
manufacturer. 14. Non-use Periods – The power bracket, or table. The product may fall,
An amplifier and cart cord of the amplifier should be unplugged causing serious injury to a child or adult,
combination should be from the outlet when left unused for a long and serious damage to the product. Use
moved with care. Quick period of time. only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
stops, excessive force, and 15. Object and Liquid Entry table recommended by the manufacturer,
uneven surfaces may cause the amplifier – Care should be taken so that objects do or sold with the product.
and cart combination to overturn. not fall and liquids are not spilled into 21. Lightning – For added protection
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting the enclosure through openings. for this product before a lightning storm,
– The product should never be mounted to a 16. Damage Requiring Service or when it is left unattended and unused
wall or ceiling. – The amplifier should be serviced by for long periods of time, unplug it from
8. Heat – Amplifier should be situated qualified service personnel when: the wall outlet. This will prevent damage
away from heat sources such as radiators, A. The power-supply cord or the plug to the product due to lightning and power-
heat registers, stoves, or other amplifier has been damaged; or line surges.
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been 22. Replacement Parts – When
9. Power Sources – This product spilled into the amplifier; or replacement parts are required, be
should be operated only from the type of C. The amplifier has been exposed to sure the service technician has used
power source indicated on the rating label. rain; or replacement parts specified by the manu-
If you are not sure of the type of power D. The amplifier does not appear to facturer or have the same characteristics as
supply to your home, consult your product operate normally or exhibits a marked the original part. Unauthorized
dealer or local power company. change in performance; or substitutions may result in fire, electric
10. Grounding or Polarization E. The amplifier has been dropped, or the shock, or other hazards.
– This product may be equipped with a po- enclosure damaged. 23. Safety Check – Upon completion
larized alternation-current line plug (a plug F. The amplifier needs tube replacement of any service or repairs to this product,
having one blade wider than the other). This or biasing ask the service technician to perform
plug will fit into the power outlet only one 17. Servicing – The user should not safety checks to determine that the product
way. This is a safety feature. If you are un- attempt any service to the amplifier beyond is in proper operating condition.
able to insert the plug fully into the outlet, that described in the operating instructions. 24. FUSES – Always use the correct rat-
try reversing the plug. If the plug should All other servicing should be referred to ing and type of fuse as indicated on the
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to qualified service personnel. rear panel. Note the proper rating fuse is
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat 18. Ventilation – Slots and openings determined by the AC line voltage in the
the safety purpose of the polarized plug. in the cabinet are provided for ventila- country this unit is being operated.
11. Power-Cord Protection tion and to ensure reliable operation of the 25. AC SELECT SWITCH: This switch
– Power-supply cords should be routed so product and to protect it from overheating, must be set to match the AC line voltage
that they are not likely to be walked on or and these openings must not be blocked in the country this unit is being operated.
pinched by items placed upon or against or covered. The openings should never be To change the setting, loosen (do not
them, paying particular attention to the cord blocked by placing the product on a bed, remove) the two screws above and below
in correspondence of plugs, convenience sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This the slide switch. Temporarily move the
receptacles, and the point where they exit product should not be placed in a built- in protective cover strip and slide the actua-
from the amplifier. installation such as a bookcase or rack. tor to match the voltage in your country.
12. Cleaning – The amplifier should 19. Attachments – do not use attach- Place the protective cover strip back over
be cleaned only as recommended by the ments not recommended by the product the switch and tighten the two screws.
manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
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1) GUITAR INPUT: Plug your guitar in very warm and friendly, like a great old quickly and moves into serious high gain
here using a high quality, shielded instru- vintage combo, or crystal clear and glassy territory. As always, lower settings of the
ment cable. for a pristine clean sound. Just turn the gain control will result in a tighter, more
2) CHANNEL SELECT: A pushbutton knobs to find your tone, it’s in there. defined sound. Higher gain settings are
switch to select CHANNEL 1 or CHAN- 4
9) CHANNEL 2 TIGHT: This switch 5 6
more fun and make an amp easier to play7
NEL 2. NOTE: This switch is disabled is really useful for tightening up the low but can get more compressed and muddy.
when using the footswitch. end, especially when using a lot of gain. 13,14 &15) TONE CONTROLS FOR
3) CHANNEL 1 LED: ON indicates It works by cutting the deep bass at the CHANNEL 2: The Rebel overdrive
CHANNEL 1 is active. beginning of the high gain preamp. Set- channel features the passive tone control
4) CHANNEL 1 TIGHT: Same effect as ting the TIGHT switch up will result on a circuit similar in design to the one found
CHANNEL 2. The tight (up) position cuts clearer, less muddy distortion. in many classic British amps. The range
out the deep bass to better balance the tone 10) CHANNEL 2 LED: ON indicates and feel of these controls should be famil-
with different guitars. TIGHT will also CHANNEL 2 is active. iar to most players and makes it really easy
help clean up the low end if you are crank- 11) CHANNEL 2 BRIGHT: Just as you to dial in great tones with minimal knob
ing the VOLUME knob up and overdriv- expect, the up (BRIGHT) setting of the “twiddling”.
ing the channel. switch boosts the high end. Do experi- 16) VOLUME CHANNEL 2: Adjusts the
5) CHANNEL 1 BRIGHT: Same as ment with different combinations of the overall loudness of the overdrive channel.
CHANNEL 2. Adds high end sparkle. BRIGHT switch ON and TREBLE down 17) CHANNEL 2 WATTS: Same as
Experiment with different combinations compared to the TREBLE turned up and CHANNEL 1 WATTS but only affects
of the TREBLE knob and the BRIGHT
switch.
1 2 3
the BRIGHT switch off. You will find
that with the BRIGHT ON and TREBLE
CHANNEL 2. How cool is that? You can
set each channel’s power individually! Try
6) CHANNEL 1 VOLUME: Sets the down, the sound will be a little less midr- turning down the power on CHANNEL 1
overall loudness of CHANNEL 1. Remem- angy compared to the BRIGHT OFF and for a bit of classic breakup when pushed
ber what we said earlier about the interac- TREBLE turned up. and set CHANNEL 2 for maximum power
tion between the VOLUME control and 12) GAIN CHANNEL 2: The gain con- and definition.
the WATTS knob. trol adjusts the amount of overdrive (dis- 18) CHANNEL 1 WATTS: This knob
7 & 8) TONE CONTROLS FOR tortion). You’ll find the control “comes on” lets you adjust the actual power output on
CHANNEL 1: Once again, the familiar rather slowly to make it easy to zero in on CHANNEL 1 from 30 watts for maximum
passive tone control circuits from the clas- just the right amount of moderate breakup. headroom all the way down to 1 watt for a
sic amps we all love. This channel can be Past about 1:00, the gain really ramps up lower volume, squishier feel. This is cool

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if you are looking for a little more power you to select a tone with a more “British 20) PILOT LED: Cool blue color.
amp breakup. bark” by rotating the knob all the way to 21) STANDBY SWITCH: In the cen-
Note: Keep in mind, especially the EL84 side. Setting the knob all the ter (STANDBY) position, the Rebel is
when playing live with the band, your way clockwise brings out the smoother, warmed up and ready to go instantly when
8 9
amp will only go as loud as your power 10 11
creamier tone of the 6V6 tubes. If that
12 13
switched to PLAY or SILENT RECORD.
setting will allow. If you find you need to alone wasn’t enough, you can also blend Move the switch to the PLAY position for
be louder, be sure to increase the WATTS the tubes together for a unique combina- live performance. The SILENT RECORD
knob instead of the volume. If you have tion of the two giving you a tonal range mode is a great feature that allows you
the WATTS knob too low, turning up the not found in other amps. mute the speaker output(s) and automati-
VOLUME control will only result in more Note: When the knob is all the way cally connect the internal load resistor.
distortion, not more volume. to the EL84 or 6V6 end of the control, the This lets you to record directly from the
19) TUBE MIX: This is one of the neatest maximum power output is about 20 watts. RECORD LINE OUT on the rear without
features on the Rebel 30. Inside the amp Setting the control around 12:00 creates a having to listen to the speaker(s). Perfect
you will find a pair of EL84 tubes AND a unique mix of the tubes and also ups the for late night recording when the family is
pair of 6V6 tubes. This unique knob allows power to 30 watts. asleep.

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FINDING THE SOUND YOU WANT!
Below are some suggested knob settings to get you started. Keep in mind these are merely suggestions.
You are encouraged to experiment to find “your tone”.

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The less gain you use, the tighter and more defined your low end will be.
TUBE MIX KNOB: We did not include suggested settings for the TUBE MIX because it is truly up to
you as to what sounds best. Experiment with different TUBE MIX settings to find “your sweet spot”.
Keep in mind turning the knob more towards the EL84 will sound a bit more aggressive while the 6V6
setting will tend to be smoother.
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1 2 3
1) AC POWER SWITCH: Turns the and remove the two 6V6 tubes. must at least carry extra 315mA fuses
main power on/off. d) Install a new 315mA FAST in order to do this. Spare tubes would
2) AC INLET & FUSE: Connect a BLO fuse in the holder. also be a really good idea.
universal IEC type power cord. Be sure e) Place the STANDBY switch in 5) FOOTSWITCH: Plug the supplied
the proper value fuse is installed that the standby (center) position Rebel 30 pedal in here for remote con-
matches the ratings for your country as f) Move the STANDBY switch to trol of the channel selection and reverb
indicated on the rear panel. the PLAY position. on/off functions.
3) AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR: g) If the amp makes sound and 6) EXTENSION SPEAKER: Used for
Makes the Rebel 30 compatible with the tone is normal, this is a clue connecting an external speaker along
the line voltage in any country. Proper that one of the 6V6 tubes is bad. with the internal combo speaker(s).
setting of this switch is absolutely h) If the 315mA fuse blows, one Since the MAIN speaker output is
critical. Be sure the switch position of the EL84 tubes is bad. labeled “USE FIRST”, you can as-
matches the line voltage in your coun- i) Next, turn the power OFF sume the EXTENSION speaker output
try. Severe damage will result from again and allow the tubes to cool. would be “use second”. See the chart
improperly setting this switch and will j) Remove the EL84 tubes and later in this manual for proper setting of
void your warranty, as well as destroy- reinstall the 6V6 tubes. the IMPEDANCE switch when using
ing your amp. k) Turn the power back ON while extension speakers.
4) 315mA FAST BLO FUSE: This in the STANDBY mode. 7) MAIN SPEAKER OUTPUT:
fuse is to protect the internal ampli- l) Move the Standby switch to Labeled “USE FIRST” because you
fier circuits against damage that can be the PLAY position. must….use this jack first. There is
caused by a shorted output tube. In case m) If the 315mA fuse does not a special circuit in the Rebel 30 that
of a power tube failure, this fuse will blow, the 6V6 tubes should be fine. helps protect the amplifier from dam-
blow and there will be no sound. If the n) If the fuse does blow, one of age in case you forget to plug in a
amp appears to be “lighting up” nor- the 6V6 tubes is shorted. speaker and try to play the amp. As
mally but there is not output, check this o) Replace the bad PAIR of tubes we all know, NEVER operate any tube
fuse. If it is blown (open), this indicates with a same rated pair from amp without a proper speaker load
on or more output tubes has failed and Egnater (1-877-EGNATER) and connected! The exception would be the
must be replaced. you will be fine. Rebel 30 combo only when used in the
Use the troubleshooting method be- NOTE: This is a useful trouble SILENT RECORD mode. This would
low to determine if a power tube has shooting technique if you are on the job be the only instance where it is OK to
shorted. and your amp dies. Once you determine use the amp with no speaker connected.
a) Turn the power off. which pair of tubes is bad, you can 8) IMPEDANCE SWITCH: Set this
b) Set the TUBE MIX control to safely operate the amp with only the re- switch to match the impedance of the
the 12:00 position. maining good pair until you can get the speakers. The proper setting for the
c) Allow the power tubes to cool amp properly serviced. Obviously you Rebel 30-1x12 combo is 16 ohms. The
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setting for the Rebel 30-2x12 combo is with separate reverb knobs for each level to the match the volume
8 ohms. channel simply switch controls when you heard before connecting
The correct setting for the IMPED- changing channels often causing either the return cable. You can check
ANCE switch, when in the SILENT an abrupt cutoff of the reverb tail or a this by pulling the cable in and
RECORD mode, is 16 ohms for the swell in the reverb level before decay- out of the return jack while
Rebel-30 1x12 and 8 ohms on the 2x12 ing away. The “spillover” feature al- playing and verifying there is
to properly match the internal load lows the reverb to decay naturally even no substantial volume
impedance. These settings are the same when switching channels. difference. This is called “unity
as for the internal speakers. 12&13) EFFECTS LOOP: Basi- gain”. A cool “techie” phrase
9) RECORD LINE OUT: This is a cally an insert patch point. When an for “you get out what you put
balanced cabinet simulating output external effect is patched into the in”. If your effects gadget does
designed for silent direct recording or series send and return jacks, the path not have level controls, it can
as an alternate to placing a microphone is interrupted and 100% of the signal be assumed you will get unity
in front of the speaker for live sound is routed through the effect. This puts gain when plugged in.
or recording. The frequency response some special demands on the effects NOTE: Depending on how loud
curve of this output very closely unit. It must be essentially transparent, you play, the level at the loop may
mimics the sound of a mic’d speaker meaning it shouldn’t “mess” with your be higher than normal guitar level.
cabinet. The RECORD LINE OUT is tone. The input and output levels must Though many floor type and tabletop
always on when the STANDBY switch be properly set for maximum headroom effects may work, some may tend to
is in the PLAY or SILENT RECORD and lowest noise. Proper setting of the overload. You will know an effect is
mode. It is OFF in the standby (middle) levels can be achieved using the fol- not made for higher levels if, when
position. With the STANDBY switch in lowing method: you plug it the effect into the loop, you
the SILENT RECORD setting (down), a) Set your amp/preamp volume notice distortion and/or a loss of vol-
an internal load is active along with the levels for normal playing ume. Most modern effects (including
RECORD LINE OUT to allow the all levels. Connect a high quality many pedals) can operate just fine in
tube power amp to be safely operated. shielded cable from the series an effects loop. We have gone to great
CAUTION: In the PLAY mode, send jack to the effect input. lengths to make the Rebel loop com-
you MUST always have a speaker b) Adjust the effects unit input patible with as many different effects
connected to the MAIN speaker output level to “just peak” while gadgets as possible.
jack. playing your most aggressive
10&11) REVERB LEVELS: These licks.
controls allow you to add any amount c) Now connect another high
of reverb to each channel individu- quality shielded cable from the
ally. The Rebel 30 reverb has a unique effect output to the return jack.
feature we call “spillover”. Most amps d) Adjust the effects unit output
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TECH NOTE #101 WATTS vs VOLUME and other stuff….

There is some confusion about the to want to boost the bass and treble to make the amp louder when you play at
relationship between watts and volume compensate for our own hearing. Ever low to medium volume.
(loudness). There is much discussion seen the “loudness” contour switch on Now try this with your Rebel. Set
about how this many dB is twice as a home stereo? That is what the switch the power to 20 watts, turn the master
loud as that many and that many dB is does. It boosts the treble and bass to full up and turn up the gain knob until
double the power and blah blah…… make it sound better quiet. On a guitar you start to hear some distortion. It will
lot’s of techie rambling but no real world amp you often find knobs for boosting be loud. While you’re playing turn the
explanations. I’ll try. Let’s say you have the low and high end in the power amp WATTS knob down. You will clearly
a guitar amp with a knob to adjust the section. Typically these controls are hear and feel the way less power creates
power (watts). Now say this amp is 20 called Presence for the high end boost a spongier, lower volume tone. Some
watts at its maximum power setting and and Resonance or Depth or Density (Eg- players are saying the knob isn’t really
1 watt at the lowest knob position. It nater) for the low end. At low volumes cutting the power but is reducing the
would be reasonable to assume that 20 you typically turn those controls up but headroom. Call it what you will, the re-
watts should be loud enough to play with the louder you play, the more you find sult of reducing power is more of a “feel
the band and 1 watt would be whisper you need to turn them down. Fletcher/ thing” than a volume thing. Ultimately
volume. Anyone who has had the op- Munson again. the idea is to set it to where you like the
portunity to test this theory has found Because we make guitar amps with sound and be happy…..play your guitar.
quite the contrary. 20 watts through a variable power (Rebel) and switch- While we’re on the subject of the Rebel,
reasonably efficient speaker is quite able power (Tourmaster and Modular), there has been some talk about how,
loud. 1 watt through the same speaker we get inquires about this all the time. when panning from the 6V6 tubes to the
is also quite loud. What’s up with that? Often players will use one of our amps EL84 tubes, the tone difference is not
Have you ever seen the specs for a 12” and it appears that the power cut feature what some expected. It is believed that
speaker? A typical guitar speaker will doesn’t do much. Please allow me to by simply changing power tubes you can
produce about 95 to 100dB at 1 meter explain. make a Fender (6L6 power tubes) sound
(about 3.3ft) with 1 watt of input power. Let’s say you are playing an amp like a Marshall (EL34 power tubes) or
Now put 2 or 4 of that same speaker in at home or in a music store at relatively a Vox (EL84 power tubes). What you
a cabinet and the output is even higher. low volume. Recall what was said ear- are hearing in the Rebel when you go
What this is saying is that even with a lier about how little power it really takes from 6V6 to EL84 is the real differ-
mere 1 watt of power, that speaker will to get a fairly loud volume. If you’re ence in the sound of those two types of
put out the volume about equal to a per- playing quiet, you might be using even tubes. It may not be quite as dramatic
son yelling. Obviously not “TV watch- less than 1 watt to obtain the loudness as many believe but that is the reality of
ing” volume. To obtain that whisper you’re at. If you have a chance, try this it. The tonal difference between vari-
volume, you might need as little as 1/10 on a Rebel. Play fairly quiet and turn the ous types of tubes is more subtle than
of a watt but…….at that low a volume, WATTS knob from 20 watts to 1 watt. many believe. A few people have even
most guitar speakers start to sound ter- What do you hear? Very little change! been disappointed when using the TUBE
rible. In addition, there is a phenomenon Why? Because at that volume you prob- MIX features because their expectations
that occurs with human hearing that is ably are not even using up 1 watt let of what should happen were really not
documented by Fletcher and Munson alone 20 watts. Sort of like driving a car based in fact. The intangible charac-
(two really smart guys) that graphs the at 5MPH. It doesn’t matter if the engine teristic is the change in “feel” between
way we hear things at different volumes. is a 100HP or 500HP, you are still only different types of tubes. These subtle
Look it up on the internet. The Fletcher/ going 5MPH and using very little HP differences do become more apparent at
Munson curves show how our ears, at to maintain that speed. Same with your higher volume when the power tubes are
lower volumes, are less responsive to amp. To cruise along at low volume “pushed” a little more into overloading.
low and high frequencies. That means requires very little power (watts). Hav- What you are hearing in the Rebel is
the quieter you play, the more we tend ing the extra horsepower (watts) doesn’t “the truth” about power tubes.

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TECH NOTE #102 Sound dispersion
Ever wonder why your 4x12 cabinet that guitar player hear that obnoxious best for both live, and when placing
sounds better when you stand off to the high end? That knucklehead must be a mic in front of the speakers, utilizes
side? Did you consider why the pros mic deaf!?!? More likely he is standing close a sound absorbing 4” x 1” foam disc
a speaker from the edge instead of in the to his cabinets and all that high end is placed on the back side of the grill cloth
center? Ever have people in the audience just blowing past his/her legs so he/she directly in front of the speaker. The discs
tell you your guitar tone is really loud doesn’t even hear it. are made of an acoustical foam material
and shrill but it sounds great to you on- OK..so now I’ve pointed out how that attenuates the beaming highs instead
stage? This is a result of the directional- we’ve all been playing for years believ- of blocking them.
ity of loudspeakers. Speakers inherently ing everyone in the crowd thinks our I’m always surprised whenever this
do not project all frequencies equally. As tone is as awesome as we think……or is subject is discussed and many guitar
the frequency increases, the dispersion it? Great, so what can you do about it? players make the statement “I hate the
decreases. In non technical terms, this The key is to place your speakers so you way my guitar sounds when I stand in
means the higher you play on your guitar are hearing the same thing as everyone front of my speakers”. The answer is not
neck, the more directional your sound else. If you can get the cabinets far to simply stand off to the side so it only
will be. By nature, speakers tend to be enough behind you, you probably will sounds good to you because everyone
somewhat non-directional at lower fre- pretty much hear everything just fine. else is still hearing the sound that you
quencies. This means you can stand off If that is not possible, try placing the hate. Remember why we play music? It
to the side of your cabinet and you will cabinets pointing across the stage side- is for others to enjoy. We should always
hear basically the same bass and lower ways instead of forward at the audience. make a conscious effort to think about
mids as your audience is hearing right At least then you will only be killing what the audience is hearing, too.
in front of your speakers. On the other your other band members instead of the
hand, and this is where the trouble starts, audience. Chances are you often want to
higher frequencies tend to “beam” from kill the drummer or bass player anyway,
the speaker. While you are standing off right? The best thing you can do is to tilt
axis from your cabinet (not directly in your cabinets so that they are pointed at
front of it) you are hearing an even bal- your head. I guarantee you will set your
ance of lows, mids and highs and feeling controls way different from what you
pretty pumped about your awesome normally do.
tone. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to There are a number of possible op-
you, the listeners directly in front of your tions to combat the beaming problem.
cabinets are being killed by the high end A few companies make a solid disc that
that is “beaming”. FYI, contrary to what you install in front of the speakers to
one might deduce, having more speak- help disperse or attenuate the high end.
ers in a 2 by 2 arrangement, as in a 4x12 These discs have met with some suc-
cabinet compounds the problem and cess though they do introduce some
makes the beaming even worse. Next phasing issues. Also, because there is a
time you play take a moment to walk solid piece in front of the speaker, if one
from side to side and squat down in front places a microphone in front of the disc
of your speakers. You will be amazed (which happens quite often at shows),
at the difference between listening off it can sound weird because the disc is
axis (to the side) and listening on axis altering the sound into the mic. There are
(directly in front). Have you ever seen some other smart people attempting to
a band in a small place where you are address the problem. Most involve using
hearing the stage volume and wonder some form of foam piece in front of the
why the guitars sound so bright? Doesn’t speakers. The method we find works

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 LIMITED WARRANTY
Thank you for choosing Egnater. Egnater manufactures must be shipped in their original packaging or its equiva-
some of the world’s most innovative all-tube amplifier, lent; in any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit is
combos and speaker cabinets. Egnater takes great pride in to be borne by the purchaser. The Return Authorization
thoroughly testing each product prior to shipment. Number must appear in large print directly below the
shipping address. Always include a brief description of
AMPLIFIERS, COMBOS AND SPEAKER the defect, along with your correct return address and
CABINETS: Egnater offers a three (3) year warranty telephone number.
to the original purchaser that an Egnater product will be
free from defects in material and workmanship. A dated When calling to inquire about a returned product, always
sales receipt will establish coverage under this warranty. refer to the Return Authorization Number. If Egnater de-
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair termines that the unit was defective in materials or work-
damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse, normal & manship at any time during the warranty period, Egnater
wear, disaster, misuse, abuse, over-powering, negligence, has the option of repairing or replacing the product at no
inadequate packing or shipping procedures and service, additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced
repair or modifications to the product which have not parts become a property of Egnater. Products replaced or
been authorized or approved by Egnater. If this product repaired under this warranty will be returned via ground
is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted shipping within the United States-freight prepaid. Egnater
above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as is not responsible for costs associated with expedited
provided below. shipping, either to Egnater or the return of the product to
the customer.
TUBES: Egnater warrants the original purchaser that the
tubes used in an Egnater amplifier/combo will be free INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE:
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of In no event will Egnater be liable for any incidental or
90 days from the original date of purchase. A dated sales consequential damages arising out of the use or inability
receipt will establish coverage under this warranty. This to use of any Egnater product, even if an Egnater dealer
warranty will automatically terminate 90 days after the has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or
original retail sales date. This warranty is in lieu of all any other claim by any other party. Some states do not al-
other expressed warranties. If tubes fail within the 90 day low the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages,
warrant period your sole remedy shall be replacement of so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to
tubes as provided below. you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which may vary from state to
RETURN PROCEDURES: In the unlikely event that a state.
defect should occur, follow the procedure outlined below.
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Please complete and mail
of purchase, freight pre-paid and insured to the Autho- the Purchase Information Card within (10) ten days of the
rized Egnater Service Center or directly to Egnater. If a date of purchase so that we may contact you directly in
product must be returned to Egnater for warranty replace- the event a safety notification issued in accordance with
ment/repair, a Return Authorization Number must be the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act.
obtained from our Customer Service Department prior to
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Please contact our Customer Service Department for the may have. Please call 1-877-EGNATER (9:00AM to
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Specifications*
Power Output: 30 watts maximum into 4, 8 or 16 ohms
Master TUBE MIX
Silent Mode with Direct Record Out
Buffered Effects Loop
4/8/16 ohm Impedance Selector Switch
International Voltage Selector
Rebel 30 1x12 speaker - One Egnater Elite 80
Rebel 30 2x12 speakers - One Egnater Elite 80 and One Celestion Vintage 30

Clean Channel: Overdrive Channel:

Volume, Treble and Bass Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass and Volume
Tight and Bright switches Tight and Bright switches
1 to 30 Watts Control 1 to 30 Watts control
Reverb Level with “spillover”. Reverb Level with “spillover”

Tubes: Dimensions: Weight:

Five 12AX7 W 17” x D 10.75” x H 8.5” 10.5kg (23 lbs)
Two EL84
Two 6V6

Egnater Custom Amplification

Boutique Amps Distribution
3402 Slauson Ave., Maywood, CA 90270
Phone: 323-277-4119
Fax: 323-277-4110
www.EgnaterAmps.com
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