OWNER’S MANUAL JUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1300 E. Valencia, Fullerton, California 92631 SUPER TWIN AMPLIFIER MANUAL NO. 013209 (BIGF) with DISTORTION VOLUME BOOST and LINE/RECORDING OUTPUT® SUPER TWIN AMPLIFIER Your selection of a Fender amplifier will be rewarded with years of quality music in a wide range of controlled sounds. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the equipment and acquaint you with its many fine features. Read it carefully so that you will benefit from all of the features as soon as you start using the amplifier.180 Watts RMS power with 395 Watts peak music power. Equalization and Harmonic Balance controls for maximum “out” and “boost” and Harmonic emphasis at selected frequency bands. DISTORTION and OUTPUT LEVEL con- trols allow any desired degree of distortion to be maintained at any volume level without readjustment. Foot pedal with EQUALIZATION, DISTOR- TION and VOLUME BOOST switches which allow any function to be cut in or out in- stantly. PRESENCE control for more “bite” OUTPUT LINE/RECORDING JACK for tape recorders, P.A. systems, etc. Rugged Fender construction and design pro- jects and maintains professional appearance. Special fabric reinforced vinyl covering. F Two 12 inch speakers especially designed for long life under demanding use. BEFORE PLAYING. ‘ a iFRONT PANEL BRIGHT. PILOT LIGHT INPUT ayy JACKS sowss aa | Ac SWITCH VOLUME DISTORTION CONTROL x CONTROL STAND TONE EQUALI: IZATION ei CONTROLS and EAUAMIZATION ale PRESENCE CONTROLS. CONTROL CONTROLFRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS eee re ‘amplifier on and oft STANDBY ‘Allows tube filaments to remain heated dur- ing standby periods. Amplification is in- stantly available without warm-up time. No danger of unwanted sound during quiet periods. PILOT LIGHT Lights when AC switch is on. Indicates ON Off position of AC swith. INPUT JACKS, 1 and 2 Ingtrument may be plugged into either jack. VOLUME CONTROL, Adjusts volume to desired level. This control 's also used with the Output and Distortion contrls t0 control the volume of a distorted sound without changing the quality of the is- tortion, ‘TONE CONTROLS TREBLE CONTROL—Provides additional high frequencies as desired. Complemented by bright switch MIDDLE CONTROL—Adds rich tone and ‘accents middle register. BASS CONTROL—Regulates desired amount of bass response. PRESENCE CONTROL ‘Adds more “bite” by boosting the higher frequencies, BRIGHT SWITCH ‘Adds brilliance to all notes, especially the higher frequencies. DISTORTION CONTROL and ‘OUTPUT CONTROL ‘These two controls provide a wide range of distortion effects and allow uniform, con- twolled distortion at any volume level. EQUALIZATION AND HARMONIC BALANCE CONTROLS ‘This group of ive contro can produce wonder- ful and weird effects far beyond the capability ‘of most amplifiers. Each control can be set to boost or cut the band of frequencies above and below the indicated frequency. The effects ‘ean be cut in or out with the foot switch, DISTORTION CONTROL and ‘OUTPUT CONTROL ‘These two controls provide a wide range of distortion effects and allow uniform, controlled storion at any volume level. These effects can be cut in or out by means of the two ‘switches (marked “EOL” and "DST") on the foot pedal. The controls will not function unless the foot switches are switched to their proper postons or unless the foot peda is ae the two “Pec jacks (marked " oe ta ‘and "VOLUME BOOST {ra DISTORTION") on tho roar Pane o he amar votuMe Boost When the tha suite, on the side of the {ou pedal 1 ewched inthe dredion othe trom, ete witb volume boos whenever to "bse amon towed oh, 6 oot remains even whan the ampli ise To mmnimum ‘lstorton (eee balow) and Pro. dicing clean sound HOW TO CONTROL DISTORTION ‘AND VOLUME FOR MINIMUM DISTORTION turn the Distor- tion Contro! counter-clockwise until you fee! a click. The distortion foot switch is now non- functional, Set the Output Control to "10" and adjust the sound output with the Volume Con- tral, FOR MAXIMUM DISTORTION set the instru- ‘ment Volume on ful, Set the ampitier Volume and Distortion Controls to maximum. Adjust the sound level with the Output Control. The foot switch provides selection of high or low dis tortion without substantially altering the overall ‘sound output. The distortion level may be lowered by turning down the Volume andlor Dstrion Gonzo and tuning up the Output 70REAR PANEL GROUND Boren SWITCH TUBE MATCHING Ac eESSTION) ates ‘ADJUSTMENT Aogessony JACK ON/OFF 250 WATTS FOOT PEDAL aes OUTPUT. oe er CORD 120 VOLTS LINE/RECORDING JACK 6OHz JACK FUSE ON/OFF 64 AMP. oO FOOT PEDAL 125 VOLTS VOLUME BOOST & DISTORTIONREAR PANEL FUNCTIONS SPEAKER JACK HUM BALANCE Connects internal speat with input impedances of 200 ohms ponents are changed or more. A.C. ACCESSORY OUTLET OUTPUT TUBES MATCHING {10 use matched power output tubes 88 # convenience outlet I for optimum performance. A.C. accessory. Best balance is obtained by setting FUSE the OUTPUT LEVEL to "1" and 6¥% Amp 125 Volts adjusting for minimum hum level, CAUTI Ordinarily, no adjustment should be required unless the output tubes changed, fuse. EQUALIZER PEDAL JACK instant onfof control Use shielded MOL oi lead plug. GROUND SWITCH VOLUME BOOST & DISTORTION Gives player control of polarity. Positions "A" and "B" ground to LUsad tg enanact VOLUME BOOST gach side af the line raspactvaly ‘switch (slide) and DISTORTION The “OFF” position disconnects (ST) switch (both on foot pedal) to all But the third line chassis ground ampiiorfor instant onloff control. Use Try each position to find minimum PEDAL JACK Lnshielded lead plug, hum condition rs to After the “GROUND SWITCH’ ampitior. has, been positioned to minimum hum, the hum balance mi OUTPUT LINEIRECORDING JACK seq to furor reduce umn Ths Permits direct connection to re- control should not need adjust corders, P.A. systems or ampiiers, ment unless tubes or other com- (120 V AC, 60 Hz) (Load limit ‘This controt makes it unnecessary 250 Watts) This socket ia provided Disconnect amplifier AC. plug trom out- let before changing Remove fuse by pressing in and Lunserewing cap counter-clockwise, Used io connect EQUALIZER (EAL) Faplace enly wit Lieiuse No switch on foot pedal to ampifier for 3136.28 or Bussman {use No. CORRECTIVE CHECK LIST 1 your amp is set up but does not function, check the following ‘tems: * Is the amp power supply cable plugged into the wall? * Is there power at the wall outlet where the amp is plugged in? «Is the speaker plugged into the ampltier speaker jack? ‘= Ave the tone control knobs turned up above 4? ‘Is the volume control on your instrument tured up? « Is the fuse good? I, after checking all of the above, the system is sill not perform: Ing correctly, consult your authorized Fender Service Dealer. CARE OF VINYL COVERING It the vinyl covering and handles require cleaning, use a mild soap and warm water solution, rinse with a damp cloth, and buff ‘ry with a terry cloth. This will restore the original luster. REPLACEMENT PARTS Under the terms of the limited warranty in the back of this manual, defective parts will be replaced by your authorized Fender deal Fender Original Equipment tubes are designed and built to provide ‘gptimum performance in musical instrument amplifiers. To maintain best performance and quiet aperation, caplacamant should be made with original equipment tubes from your authorized Fender desler. Fender Musical Instruments furnishes warranty service only through authorized Fender dealers.Fender guitars are engineered to perfectly match the GUITARS electronic circuiry of your new Fender amplifier TELECASTER TELECASTER CUSTOM STRATOCASTER ‘TELECASTER DELUXE ‘The original Fender guitar. _ Solid body guitar with two 3 patented wide-range high- _ Single piece hard rock maple stil enjoying great popularity pictaps otNe standard “Tele” tidal pickups — wae indi- neck wit lat raciua & wido trots ‘Available in a variely of fin- lead pickup and the humbuck- _vidually adjustable. % specifically designed indi- ishes. ing rhythm pickup. ® independent bridge sections _vidval bridge sections. "Original Fender Lead and Individual controls for each _for perfect string adjustment. ‘Contoured body. 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