Reverend Goblin User Manual

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Reverend Goblin Amplifier Owner's Manual
CAUTION!
Do not open amp chassis - risk of fatal electrical shock.
No user serviceable parts inside amp.
Never operate in damp or wet conditions.
Tube and chassis surfaces very hot.
High volume use can cause permanent hearing damage - always use ear protection.
SET-UP
PROCEDURE
INSTALL POWER TUBES - To prevent damage, power tubes are shipped in boxes inside
cabinet.
• Lay amp face down on non-damaging surface. Be sure amp is unplugged.
• Unscrew and remove back panel.
• Install power tubes. Alignment pin protruding from center of tube MUST align with hole in
tube socket - pin has ridge that MUST align with groove in socket hole. Push tubes in firmly.
• Re-mount back panel.
POWER UP AMP - Plug in amp. Turn VOL all the way down. Make sure speaker is
connected to speaker jack. Turn amp on. Amp is now ready to use.
READ ENTIRE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING! - Please read manual carefully
to achieve maximum performance and maintain safe operation of your amp.
FRONT
CONTROL PANEL
POWER - Powers amp. WARNING: Always have a speaker connected to the amp before
turning on, otherwise serious damage could occur to amp! VOL should be turned all the way
down before turning amp on or off. Leave amp on during short break periods, simply turn off
the volume on your guitar or amp.
SCHIZO - Can be switched while amp is on.
US - Transparent midrange with strong bass and treble for classic American clean
and light overdrive.
LO-FI - Softer treble and stronger midrange, for a bluesy grind reminiscent of
vintage off-brand American amps.
UK - Even more gain with a distinctly British upper-mid peak for classic blues-rock
and hard-rock crunch.
GAIN - Controls the amount of overdrive. Higher settings produce more distortion, lower
settings produce a cleaner sound. GAIN will affect the volume level, but this can be adjusted
with the VOL control.
VOL - Controls the overall volume. For the cleanest possible sound set VOL to maximum and
use the GAIN control as your volume control.
TREB - Controls treble frequencies. TREB control is more responsive when the MID control
is at lower settings.

Reverend Goblin Specifications

General

Brand	Reverend
Model	Goblin
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

Electrical Shock Hazard

Risk of fatal electrical shock from opening chassis; no user serviceable parts inside.

Environmental and Heat Warnings

Do not operate in damp conditions; tube and chassis surfaces get very hot.

Hearing Protection Warning

High volume use can cause permanent hearing damage; always use ear protection.

Setup Procedure

Install Power Tubes

Install power tubes, ensuring alignment pins match socket holes. Push tubes firmly.

Power Up Amplifier

Plug in amp, turn VOL down, ensure speaker is connected, then turn amp on.

Front Control Panel

Power Control

Powers the amplifier. Always ensure a speaker is connected before turning on.

Schizo Control

Offers different tonal voicings: US (clean American), LO-FI (bluesy grind), UK (British crunch).

Gain Control

Controls the amount of overdrive and distortion. Affects volume level.

Volume Control

Controls the overall output volume of the amplifier.

Treble Control

Controls treble frequencies. More responsive at lower MID settings.

Midrange Control

Controls midrange frequencies. Higher settings produce a harder sound.

Bass Control

Controls bass frequencies. Reduce at higher volumes or with humbuckers for clarity.

Presence Control

Controls frequencies above TREB, adding "chime" and "sparkle".

Reverb Control

Controls the amount of reverb. Higher settings may introduce hum.

Rear Control Panel

5-15 Watt Switch

Selectable output wattage. 5W for overdrive at lower volume, 15W for max clean sound.

Effects Loop

Passive loop for rackmount effects units. Connect SEND to effects input, output to RETURN.

Effects Send

Connect SEND of first amp to RETURN of second amp for dual amp operation.

Fuse Replacement

Unplug amp before replacing fuse. Use specified FAST BLO fuse type only.

Speaker Outputs

Tube Information

Pre-Amp Tubes

The four small tubes. Use 12AX7 type. Replace when noisy or malfunctioning.

First Pre-Amp Tube

Tube farthest right. 12AX7 stock, 12AT7 for more clean headroom.

Power Tubes

The two large tubes. Use 6V6 type only. Replace if sound is soft or noisy.

Biasing

Requires qualified technician for bias adjustment when installing new power tubes.

Important Notes

Hum Characteristics

Some hum is normal above 50% VOL/REV. Excessive hum may be from external electronic devices.

Reverb Tank Mounting

Reverb tank should not be mounted tight to prevent vibration feedback.

Sample Settings