RedPlate BlackLine User Manual

RedPlate BlackLine/BluesLine Operations Guide
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BlackLine/BluesLine
Operations Manual
Welcome to the RedPlate Family, thank you for your purchase of a RedPlate BlackLine or
BluesLine amplifier. Please take a moment and review this manual for an understanding of all
the available features (or just put all the knobs at noon and play).
This Manual applies to BlackLine or BluesLine models produced after 11/1/2015.
Signal Path Block Diagram:
INPUT
LEAD
FX
LOOP
OUTPUT
CLEAN
MASTER
BlackLine Front Panel:
BluesLine Front Panel:
Input Jack – Typical High impedance input to the amplifier. Designed to be “Pedal Friendly”.

RedPlate BlackLine Specifications

General

Brand	RedPlate
Model	BlackLine
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Front Panel Controls

BlackLine Front Panel Layout

Details the controls and layout of the BlackLine amplifier's front panel, including volume, treble, middle, bass, gain, drive, and level.

BluesLine Front Panel Layout

Details the controls and layout of the BluesLine amplifier's front panel, including volume, gain, tone, mode, drive, and level.

Input Jack Functionality

Explains the high impedance input jack, designed to be 'Pedal Friendly' for guitarists.

Clean Preamp Sections

BlackLine Clean Preamp Details

Describes the BlackLine's clean preamp, designed to emulate classic blackface amps with clear overtones.

BluesLine Clean Preamp Details

Explains the BluesLine's clean preamp, based on the classic Tweed Style design with unique features.

Lead and Master Sections

Lead Preamp Section Functionality

Details the independent lead channel, offering control over breakup, overdrive, and distortion for lead tones.

Master Section Operation

Describes the master section, allowing consistent sound output across various volume levels.

Rear Panel Overview

Rear Panel Layout and IEC Module

Overview of the rear panel, including the IEC module housing power switch, cord inlet, and fuse drawer.

Rear Panel Features and Connections

Rear Panel Switches and Jacks

Details rear panel switches (Standby, Wattage, Bias) and various jacks (Speaker, Line Out, Effects Loop, Footswitch).

Voicing and Boost Controls

Explains Voicing switches for guitar matching and the Boost control for enhanced output.

Other Features

Footswitch Operation Guide

Details the functions of the 3-button footswitch for Mid Boost, Lead channel, and Boost.

Power On/Off Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely powering the amplifier on and off, including standby usage.

Maintenance and Technical Details

Tube Chart and Bias Procedure

Lists the amplifier's tubes and provides a detailed procedure for re-biasing the amp.

Warranty Information

Internal Trim Pot and Warranty Information

Explains the internal PI Balance trim pot and outlines the RedPlateAmps product warranty details.