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Genz Benz El Diablo 100 User Manual

Genz Benz El Diablo 100
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for your purchase of the GENZ BENZ EL DIABLO 100. I believe you will fi nd that this tube amp will
immediately become an invaluable tool in your quest for the best possible guitar tone. EL DIABLO’s versatile features will
certainly enhance the feel and character of your individual playing style.
Our engineers and resident “tone staffers” have worked extremely hard to develop and build this world-class guitar
amplifi er for you. Please take time to read through this manual and familiarize yourself with the features and design of
your new EL DIABLO 100.
We are proud that you’ve chosen this professional and attractive tone machine and we trust that you will discover all that it
offers.
Have fun and take it to the limit!!!
Respectfully,
Jeff Genzler
Founder/Builder/Player
OWNERS MANUAL
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Genz Benz El Diablo 100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGenz Benz
ModelEl Diablo 100
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Features

Cautions and Warnings

Amplifier Overview

Front Panel Overview

Input Jack

Describes the unbalanced, high impedance 1/4" input for instrument connection.

Warm Channel Gain Switch

Sets gain level for the warm channel, works with gain control. Leave out for footswitch.

Warm Channel Gain Control

Adjusts gain for the warm channel from clean to vintage sustain.

Warm Channel Volume Control

Controls overall preamp volume for the warm channel.

Warm Channel Tone Controls

Three pre-selected EQ circuits for articulate, full-range tone shaping.

Warm Channel Reverb Control

Adjusts signal send level to the onboard reverb for the warm channel.

Channel Selector

Switch and indicator lights to select between warm or hot channels. Leave out for footswitch.

Hot Channel Gain Switch

Sets gain structure for the hot channel. Leave out for footswitch.

Hot Channel Texture Switch

Changes hot channel character between dynamic and compressed.

Hot Channel Gain Control

Provides gain settings from clean to fully overdriven high gain.

Hot Channel Volume Control

Preamp volume control for the hot channel.

Tube Contour Control

Adds a tone stack within the preamp for midrange or modern character.

Hot Channel Tone Controls

Three EQ circuits for articulate, full-range tone shaping.

Global Reverb Control

Adjusts return signal level from the onboard reverb.

Global Attack Switch

Boosts upper mid frequencies for enhanced pick attack and bite.

Global Attack Level Control

Provides a variable amount of attack boost.

Global Reverb Control

Adjusts the return level of the onboard reverb.

Global Volume Control

Controls the final output stage and master volume.

Standby Switch

Removes high voltage from output tubes for protection during warm-up.

Power Switch

Turns on the AC power to the amplifier.

Rear Panel Overview

Voltage Chart

Chart for choosing correct fusing for international voltage.

Voltage Selector Switch

Changes the AC power voltage for amp operation (115V/230V).

IEC Receptacle & Fuse Holder

Connects detachable power cord and houses the mains power fuse.

Footswitch Input

6-pin DIN connector for the 5-button footswitch.

Reverb Cancel Footswitch Jack

Jack for a single-button footswitch to control reverb.

Global Effects Loop

Post-master section loop for external effects or connecting to other amps.

Hot Channel Effects Loop

Serial effects loop for the hot channel.

Warm Channel Effects Loop

Serial effects loop for the warm channel.

Unbalanced Line Output

1/4" jack providing frequency-compensated unbalanced line level output.

Balanced Direct Output

XLR jack providing frequency-compensated balanced line or mic level output.

Line/Direct Output Level Switch

Sets nominal output level for unbalanced and XLR outputs (0dBv/-30dBv).

Ground Lift Switch

Lifts pin 1 on XLR balanced output to break ground loops.

Speaker Outputs

Parallel jacks for connecting guitar cabinets.

Impedance Selector Switch

Selects output transformer impedance tap for the chosen cabinet load.

Impedance Calculator

Chart to determine correct impedance for guitar cabinets.

Power Mode

Reduces output power from 100W to 50W by disconnecting power tubes.

Tube Bias Switch

Sets the correct bias for the power tubes used (EL34/6L6).

Setting the Bias

Tube Bias Background Information

Explains the requirements for biasing tube amplifiers.

Operating Examples

Specifications

Changing Tubes

Warranty Information

Declaration of Conformity

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