Brunetti 059 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
This manual contains a lot of information required to have in-depth knowledge
of the equipment. Therefore we recommend that you read this manual carefully
in order to use its potentials to the very best. All of our products are made on an
artisan basis and therefore you may find some small acoustic and/or structural
differences. This is the very best guarantee of a truly hand-made product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pag
-INTRO 3
- SPECIFICATIONS 3
- TUBES LAYOUT 4
- FRONT PANEL
- Stand-by & Power 5
- Power, Protection and wording 5
- POWER AMP section 6
- CH1, CH2, CH3 section 6,7
- SWITCHING
- Manual 8
- Footswitch 8
- MIDI 9
- The twenty combinations 9
- REAR PANEL
- Effect loop 10
- Emulation / Slaving out 11
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- Serial/Parallel looping 12
- Preamp tubes 13
- Power tubes 13
- 059 USING EXAMPLES
- PRE OUT 14
- RETURN 14
- STANDARD 15
- FULL 16
- TRIAMP 17
- STUDIO 18
- STEREO 19
- SPEAKERS CONNECTION 20 2
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SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The electrical safety and correct operation of the device is only guaranteed with a good earth system.
Make sure that the power supply is the same as the one indicated on the back of the device.
EQUIPMENT
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* POWER AMPS 20 W class A ( 2 x EL84) or 100W class AB (4 x EL34) Separated Volume / Presence (100W)
* CHANNELS 3 Completely separated (CH1 - CH2 - CH3)
* TONE REVERSE Reverse the EQ of CH2 with the EQ of CH3
* PLEXI MODE Works on the three channels preamp, changing their basic structure
* AUX OUTPUTS EMULATED XLR balanced, LINE jack Slave, with level regulation
* EFFECTS LOOP Tube buffered, usefull for rack and stomps. MIX control for Parallel/Serial use
True bypass function
* TUBES 6 x 12AX7 / 2 x EL84JJ / 4 x EL34SV-JJ
* SWITCHING Manual / Footsw (INCLUDED) / Midi
* DIMENSIONS 720x250x230mm
* WEIGHT 19 kg
This new version, born from an evolution of the famous 059, represents the point of arrival for every
musician. The basic characteristics are still the same, and others have been added on making it even more
versatile and unique. The 20 combinations of sound, the various settings and all of the functions available
will allow you to find the sound that you are looking for, all tubes of course.
The head is equipped with a modern and unique system in its kind: the dual power amp to solve the problem
of volume once and for all. The first is a 20W in class “A” with two EL84s, while the second is a 100W in
class AB with four EL34s. The real news is represented by the fact that the choice of the amp to be used
can be selected from the front panel or the footswich or via midi in real time while you play without moving
on to stand-by or turning off the 059. With 20W you can create low volume solid sounds, even with small
sized cabinets, while with a 100W the pression is multiplied in a remarkable manner, creating a structure
and work classpower amp that are suitable for “live” use in large spaces. An added possibility that does
not exist in any other commercial amplifier.
059 has three entirely independent channels, which are all truly versatile. Extremes of the three channels
are superimposed perfectly, providing true continuity of sound between clean and true overdrive.
CH1 ranges from a clean and very balanced sound through to a very compressed and clean sound that
immediately reacts to the dynamics. A large harmonious and well defined structure. CH2 has an extremely
manageable gain, excellent for accompaniment rhythms, remaining consistent and defined, until reaching
the pushed overdrive. The feeling created by playing a CH2 is the cleanliness and definition of a CH1 but
with a progressive distortion…. a real “crunchy” tone!
CH3 ranges from this extreme point of the CH2 channel and creates a real, fluid and round distortion. The
PLEXI MODE and TONE REVERSE combinations will offer you several possibilities that will be extremely
important in all of your sound choices, guaranteeing “solo” in a completely unique way. The Tone Reverse
function that used to characterise the 059 is still the same, therefore being able to use equalisation of the
CH2 channel instead of the CH3 channel and vice versa, doubling the possibilities of sound. Another
modern function is the Plexi Mode that can be inserted in all three of the channels. In reality this apparently
simple function creates a complicated combination of operations by modifying the shape of each channel,
therefore allowing for a substantial variation of eq. Channels 2 and 3 will be smooth and full-bodied, while
CH1 will be much more compressed and larger. This function can also be stored.
- Power supply cord
- Footswitch with cable
- Operation manual
- Cover
WELCOME IN THE 059 WORLD !!!!

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TUBES LAYOUT
LOOP
CH1
CH2
CH3 DRIVER
EL34 EL34EL34 EL34
CH2
CH3 CH2 CH3 CH1
EL84
CAUTION!!
The EL84 tubes can be replaced without any additional regulations as the 20W class A amplifier is in autobias.
However all of the new tubes must have the same “grade” (matched).
We strongly advise against the use of EL84 not selected in a couple.
The EL34 tubes on the amplifier in class AB with 100W can be replaced without any additional regulations
only if EL34 is used with the same matching, otherwise the bias must be regulated.
12AX7
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
12AX7 12AX7 12AX7 12AX7
V6
EL84
12AX7
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STAND-BY & POWER
Caution !!
The head is fitted with an internal load which is automatically inserted when jacks speaker/cabinet are
NOT connected. This device will allow you to play even if the speakers are not connected, taking
advantage of the auxiliary outlets (see page 12).
The front panel of the head includes two switches to turn on and turn off the device.
ON ---> After having made all connections to the power supply, you can turn on the head using the following
procedure:
1) Lift the POWER (A) switch. The red lamp (B) on the front panel and on the device will turn on.
2) After at least 60 seconds you can lift the STD-BY (C) switch. This part of the network is protected by
two fuses, indicated by ''HT Fuse EL34'' and ''HT Fuse EL84'', located on the back of the device close to
the network plug.
OFF---> To turn the amp off, first of all press down the switch STD-BY (C) and then the switch POWER (B).
It is not necessary to wait for any specific period of time between the two operations.
FRONT PANEL
POWER, PROTECTION AND WORDING
The back of the head includes:
D– An electrical socket.
E– A general protection fuse (T2A). The small drawer
contains a spare fuse, if the first one was to break.
CAUTION!!
If this fuse burns it means that the device has some kind of problem, normally rather serious.
We recommend you contact the dealer or your assistance center
F-- A high tension general protection fuse (HT) of the tubes EL34.
G– A high tension protection fuse (HT) of the tubes EL84.
CAUTION!!
If the Ffuse burns all the amps (EL34 and EL84) cannot work. In this case we recommend you
contact the dealer or your assistance center.
H– This sticker contains the following information:
Line Voltage, value of the power fuse, serial number and production date.
I-- This sticker contains the following information:
Value of the protection fuse on the high voltage and the tubes EL34 (T630mA) SLOW BLOW
Value of the protection fuse of the tubes EL84 (F200mA) FAST
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If, however, you want to create a much more British sound, you can do so using the PLEXI MODE function that
can generate a real transformation to the characteristics of the pre-amplifier.
Of the two volume controls (PRE and MASTER), only the PRE acts on the Send level, so that when the level of
the MASTER is changed, the amount of the signal that reaches the effect is not changed in any way
CH1
CH1 is a clean, well balanced and natural.
Using the PRE control you can “compress”
sound even more, without saturating it
The eq controls are standard (Treble, Middle e Bass)
but very efficent. It can be made even more brilliant
using the BRIGHT function.
CONTROLS
PRE Gain control
MASTER Channel volume control
BASS / MID / TREBLE Tone controls
BRIGHT Brightness control
POWER AMP
The final section POWER AMP contains three controls:
* VOLUME of the 20W amplifier in class A
* VOLUME of the 100W amplifier in class AB
* PRESENCE allowing for the sound of the amplifier to exceed 100W.
N.B. This control does not work on the 20W amplifier!!
The independent volume controls for every finale offer the possibility of being able to have two levels of
power and sound entirely different and separated. This applies to solos, phrasing or parts that need to be
highlighted compared with normal accompaniments.
A practical example of this possibility lies in the use of the 20W amplifier for normal accompaniments,
while in order to create a solo with a clean sound but only with a higher level of volume, simply select the
clean channel with 100W by regulating the volume on the amp.
This allows you to create a volume boost by maintaining a perfectly clean and dynamic sound.
THE PREAMP SECTION
The three completely separate channels offer the maximum flexibility in terms of regulation and use.
It is also possible to add different colours, some of which can be set from the front panel while
others can be recalled and preset from the footsw. All of this can provide you with 20 possibilities
all of which can be pre-set and recalled using the Midi.
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THE SECTION PREAMP CH2 / CH3
CH2 and CH3 are the natural development of the Crunch and Solo channels of the “old” 059. Much more
dynamic and flexible, they normally range according to personal requirements. The level of silence (more
than halved compared with the previous model) in commutations and in background sound has been looked
after. The general quality of the circuit (in terms of design and components) has been drastically improved.
The function note TONE REVERSE of the first 059 version has been maintained and has made this amp real
flexible. Being able to exchange equalisation of the CH2 with that of the CH3, and vice versa, increases the
possibilities of sound available without the need for additional effects and with the convenience of being able
to do so using the pedal.
When the RAW function is inserted , it makes sound much more incisive and present but it is never “fuzzy”.
The medium and top range take on an important note. CAUTION! RAW function starts to work
with the GAIN pot from “6” to maximum
The PLEXI MODE function can be activated on these channels too. CH2 is transformed into a very British
Crunch, with prominent medium-low tons, while CH3 increases and smoothes down on the medium-high
notes. A revolution in sound!!
On the two distorted channels we have drawn three imaginary areas for gain regulation and we guarantee
that you will easily find the sound that you are looking for.
CH2
CH2 can be defined the connecting ring between CH1 and
CH3. Its rich and consistent sound is perfect for
accompaniments as well as for solos. Its strong point is the
progression of gain, ranging from a reactive dirty-clean
(superimposing on the upper limit of CH1) until reaching a
good level of gain from which the CH3 then leaves.
STANDARD ROCK
DRIVE
LIGHT
DISTORTION
CLEAN
DIRTY CLEAN
CH3
CH3 can be defined as Hi-gain but it is also extremely suitable
for use in several kinds of situations. Its impact and its
presence will surprise you. This channel is, in terms of sound,
much more aggressive than the CH2 and obviously has greater
gain. Its harmonious wealth is such that you can also use this
channel for accompaniments and rhythmic parts with specific
grooves. The definition, combined with the huge capacity of
"punch" makes the CH3 suitable for all situations that require
thickness and the presence of a sound front.
STANDARD
DISTORTION
HARD/ROCK
DISTORTION
FULL MODERN
DISTORTION 7
CONTROLS
GAIN Gain control
MASTER Channel volume control
BASS / MID / TREBLE Tone controls
RAW Presence control
CONTROLS
GAIN Gain control
MASTER Channel volume control
BASS / MID / TREBLE Tone controls
RAW Presence control

MANUAL
Apart from the lighted functions highlighted in the image below, the manual system also allows
for the selection of switches: BRIGHT on CH1, and the two RAW on CH2 and CH3, that are not possible to
control with the foot pedal or Midi.
SWITCHING
The channels and the various functions of the 059 can be handled in the following modes:
MANUAL, FOOTPEDAL and MIDI
FOOTPEDAL
With its supplied 7-function footpedal, connected with the 7pin plug on the back of the head,
it is possible to control every single function illuminated on the front panel.
The SW plug of the head is the same to which the 7-pin footpedal (supplied) or the possible midi controller are
connected. The logic of the 059 automatically recognises if one or the other control device has been connected.
Using the supplied footpedal it is possible to change the channels and activate the various functions individually, while
with a midi footsw presets can be created with the definitions desired and then various sound presets can be organised.
N.B. If during normal use of the 059 footpedal, the manual switches on the front panel are also
used, misalignement may be created between the indication of the panel and those of the footpedal.
In this case the system can be re-aligned by pushing the footsw of the selected channel (CH1 or
CH2 or CH3) on the footpedal. Automatically the front panel will show the same functions configuration
of the footpedal.
CAUTION!!
THE FOOTPEDAL SUPPLIED WITH THE 059 IS NOT A MIDI CONTROLLER. IT CAN BE USED
TO CHANGE THE FUNCTIONS ILLUSTRATED BUT PRESETS AND COMBINATIONS CANNOT
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MIDI
The 059 can handle the various functions via MIDI, using a standard MIDI controller.
The Midi Thru plug is not provided for, so the 059 must always be connected to the last position, receiving the Midi
command, for example, from the Thru/Out plug of another device.
059 receives in OMNI, that is to say it recognises programme changes arriving from all 16 MIDI channels.
Upon request it is possible to modify programming of the processor if the need arises to limit and therefore to receive
and recognise just one of the 16 Midi channels of the head. This requirement generally arises when the same Midi
controller has to control several Midi devices and has to achieve different kinds of combinations.
The FOOTSW / MIDI IN plug is a 7-pole Din that transmits the MIDI signal and also the phantom 12Vdc power to feed
the external MIDI controller. If this is not required, simply use a 5 pole Din cable.
STORING USING THE EXTERNAL MIDI CONTROLLER
In order to save the settings to be used via Midi, follow this procedure:
- Select the preset on which you want to save using the midi footswitch (eg.1)
- Select the preset desired from the multi-effect. (eg. 23)
- Select the channel desired from the head (eg. CH2) and any possible additional functions (eg. Loop + 100W + Plexi
mode)
Once the desired condition has been set, press the luminous button related to the channel selected (CH1 or CH2 or
CH3) for a few seconds until the red LED "STORE LED" starts to flash, being the same led of the Tone Reverse function.
20 different sounds
Via midi it is possible to handle
in an easy and flexible
manner, control of the 7
functions and up to 20
different combinations can
be saved. This wide choice
combined with the preset
of a possible external effect
will provide you with a wide
range of sounds.
MIDI THRU
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
A/B 1 2 3 4 5
Midi Footswitch Effect
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Setting
no. CH1 CH2 CH3 20W 100W TONE REVERSE
PLEXI
MODE
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Active on
CH2 e CH3

REAR PANEL
LOOP EFFECTS
This section, due to the effects on the rear panel, contains SEND, RETURN, MIX% and PRE OUT. The SEND
is the output used to transmit the signal to the Input of the effect. It has been studied for pedal effects (stomp
efx) and rack unit effects (rack efx). RETURN is the input that reaches the final amplifier. The processed signal
from the output of the effect normally enters at this point and is destined to be mixed with the original sound of
the amplifier through the MIX% control. It is also possible to enter into the Return with an external Preamp, taking
advantage of the final part of the amplifier of the head (see example "RETURN").
In any case, we recommend the use of high quality and short protective cables for all of these connections of
the loop section. Furthermore, we must point out that, in general, any kind of effect used will tend to modify the
original sound of the amplifier according to the quality.
PEDAL EFFECT
For maximum sound performance, we recommended that only modulation effects are inserted into the loop such
as chorus, flanger, delay, reverb etc. Set the MIX% control to the 100% position (serial loop), the entire signal will
move through the effects. Generally the modulation pedal include a Level control that you should set,
according to how much effect you desire. With the use of the pedal we recommend that you do not use volumes
that are too high in order to avoid saturation of the pedal with the signal from the Send.
The MIX% control can be regulated in order to achieve:
- No effect ---> position 0%
- Parallel loop ---> intermediate positions (for example) at 60 %.
This indicates 60% of the (Wet) effect and 40% of direct sound (Dry).
- Serial loop ---> position 100%
The SEND level and the PREOUT level depend on the level
(position) of the PRE and GAIN controls of the three channels.
PEDALE
IN
OUT
EFX
Volume IN
Volume OUT IN
OUT
WETDRY
0% 100%
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RACK EFFECT
Using the rack effect we recommend that the direct (Dry) is excluded from the effect and mixing between the sound
of the head and that of the effect (Wet) should be handled with the MIX% control according to your personal taste
(Loop in parallel). The IN volume of the effect must be regulated with the real volume of the head used, checking to
make sure that in this condition the signal transmitted by SEND does not saturate the effect, while the OUT volume
of the effect must be consequently regulated in order to achieve a good balance between the volume and the amount
of the effect.