Crate VC-5212T User Manual

VC-5212T
Guitar Amplifier
Owners Manual
Conratulations!
You are now the proud owner of the Crate VC-5212T Guitar Amplifier. This
powerful combo packs 50 watts of vintage tube sound into its portable cab-
inet – giving you an amp that’s easy to carry and simple to operate, but still
has incredible sounds and plenty of power!
All Crate amplifiers are Musician Made with Pride in the U.S.A. using the
finest components available. Each amp is rigorously tested by skilled tech-
nicians and musicians to ensure that your amplifier is the best it can be.
For best results please read this manual before using the amplifier. And
Thank You for choosing
CRATE!

Crate VC-5212T Specifications

General

Speaker Configuration	2x12"
Effects Loop	Yes
Preamp Tubes	3 x 12AX7
Reverb	Spring Reverb
Power Output	50 Watts
Channels	2
Controls	Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb
EQ	3-Band (Treble, Middle, Bass)

Summary

Front Panel Controls Overview

High and Low Inputs

Front panel inputs for connecting electric guitars with standard or active pickups.

Volume Control

Controls the overall output level of the amplifier, affecting clean to distorted sound.

Tone Control

Adjusts the amplifier's tonal character, affecting high frequencies for brighter or darker sound.

Tremolo Speed

Sets the rate of the tremolo effect's vibration. Intensity must be adjusted to hear.

Tremolo Intensity

Sets the depth of the tremolo effect, from smooth vibrato to wild sounds.

Reverb Control

Controls the amount of reverberation applied to the signal, from none to maximum.

Power Indicator and Switch

Illuminated power light and the main on/off switch for the amplifier.

Rear Panel Connections and Components

Power Cord

Connects the amplifier to a grounded AC outlet for power supply.

Power Tubes

Two 6L6GC tubes responsible for the amplifier's power output.

Phase Splitter and Preamp Tubes

12AX7A / 7025 tubes used in the amplifier's signal processing stages.

Footswitch Jack

Connects a footswitch for remote control of Reverb and Tremolo effects.

Technical Specifications

Safety and Precautionary Information

General Safety Warnings

Important precautions regarding electric shock, moisture, and user-serviceable parts.

Health and Environmental Precautions

Guidance on preventing hearing damage from high sound pressure levels and avoiding rain/moisture exposure.