Brunetti SINGLEMAN User manual
SingleMan
By reading this manual you will deeply know the device you bought and will have the chance
to fully experience its potential. Our sets are handmade. This is why you could find some
sound and structural differences. This testifies the handmade making of the product.
OWNER’S MANUAL
SingleMan
ONE-CHANNEL PREAMP: VOLUME, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, REVERB controls
BRIGHT manual switch
SMOOTH, FAT TWEED manual switch
BOOST manual switch for medium frequencies
AMPLIFIER: class A 16W (6V6GT tubes) or class AB 35W (6L6WGC tubes)
POWERLIMIT®: FULL, MODERATE, QUIET manual switch which operates
on the final stage reducing power to 1/4 and 1/16
REVERB: Accutronics spring, excluded by remote switch
EFFECTS LOOP: send return suitable for rack/stomps, could be excluded by manual switch (true bypass)
LOUDSPEAKER: 12” cone Celestion V30 (16 OHM)
EXTERNAL SPEAKER: rear output, 16 Ohm for add-on speaker
TUBES: 2X 12AX7/ECC83 + 2X 6V6GT (autobias) or 2X 6L6WGC (trimmed bias)
STRUCTURE: chassis and panels iron/stainless steel laser cut
ELECTRONICS: “Red Series” MKP WIMA capacitors, sealed relays, low noise film resistors
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: L 465 mm, H 500 mm, D 270 mm - L 18,3”, H 19,7”, D 10,6”
WEIGHT: 18 Kg - 39,7 lbs
BOX CONTENT: power cable, reverb switch, owner’s manual, and waterproof cover
SPECIFICATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CHOICE!
SINGLEMAN is the new Brunetti one-channel tube combo.
This product arises from the particular need of each guitar player
to have a low power amp of great quality, easy to use, versatile
and adaptable to a wide range of live or studio situations.
You can find two different final tubes outlines: 6V6 or 6L6, both equipped
with PowerLimit®, depending on the sound pressure you prefer.
SINGLEMAN is equipped with Accutronics spring reverb and true bypass
effects loop which could be completely excluded from the signal path.
The one-channel structure has allowed a straightforward amp focused on
clean sound with an immediate tweaking and easy to shape to the taste of the
musician, through effective controls and switches for specific functions.
We recommend the reading of this manual as well to those who already
know the product. Alternatively, please devote a little of your time to
experience your SINGLEMAN before your live performance, if possible!
Switch MAIN…ON!
Knob to adjust
the VOLUME
Control of LOW
frequencies
Control of MIDDLE
frequencies
Control of HIGH
frequencies
Control of REVERB
intensity
LOW level
signal input
HIGH level
signal input
BRIGHT switch
TWEED - FAT -
SMOOTH switches
BOOST switch to accentuate
MEDIUM frequencies
POWERLIMIT® switch
Operates on the power of the final stage,
from FULL power increasingly reducing it
to 1/4 (MODERATE) and to 1/16 (QUIET)
Power switches:
ON (MAIN)
POWER (STANDBY)
Volume Bass Middle Treble Reverb SingleMan
full
moderate
quiet
Power On
tweed
smooth
fat
brigth boost
LO
HI
FRONT PANEL
SINGLEMAN is a one-channel amp which timbre you can shape to your taste thanks to all the effective passive controls and the several switches it is equipped with. The
channel is very dynamic, warm and tri-dimensional, designed to be extremely clean even at high volumes. You can obtain the distortion (only on the final stage) operating
on the PowerLimit® switch that reduces power to 1/4 and 1/16 of the maximum watt supply. This switch acts directly on the VOLUME control. By consequence, the
timbres range from a very well defined and warm clean, rich on harmonics and dynamics as vintage amps do, to aggressive and full of characters crunches perfect for old-
style sounds. It’s all immediate and straightforward conceived for guitar players who need promptness and simplicity. The switches operate on the PREAMP section: the
BRIGHT works between 3KHz and 10KHz. The BOOST assumes control on medium frequencies from 1KHz to 3KHz. The TWEED-FAT-SMOOTH is a true equalizer with
three positions to make the timbre more neutral, fatter and smoother following the taste of every guitar player.
designed and made in Italy by
Tube protection fuse that
operates on high tension.
The correct limit value is crossed
WARNING!!
If the fuse burns there is something
wrong. Please contact our customer
Power Supply connector
External Speaker
connector
Remote switch to control
REVERB (included)
EFFECTS LOOP
connettor
Switch ON/OFF
EFFECTS LOOP
SingleMan Reverb
on/off Send Return
Loop
On
Ext speaker
16 Ω
T 0,3A
T 0,5A
Ht fuse
General protection fuse
WARNING!!
If the fuse burns there is something
wrong. Please contact our customer
... I can only
dream of
legends, but I
can catch my
SingleMan
REAR PANEL
WARNING!!
The tubes 12AX7/ECC83 are long-lasting. Replace them only if necessary
with identical or equal models and choose only high quality products.
WARNING!!
Please refer to the manufacturer for all repairs and tubes replacement to insure the correct working of the
preamplifier. It does not exist service centres licensed by Brunetti Marco & C. The manufacturer declines
all responsibility for malfunctioning due to assistance not provided or authorized by Brunetti & C.
POWERLIMIT®
EFFECT LOOP OPERATION
On the effect section of the rear panel you can find SEND, RETURN, and the LOOP ON switch to activate
the loop. This is a manual switch only.
SEND is the output to send signals to the effect input. It has been conceived for pedal effects or rack unit
effects. Its level fits all systems on sale.
RETURN is the input connection taking back the signal processed by the output of the effect to the final
section of the amp.
For all connections in the LOOP section, use only very short shielded cables of high quality. Whatever effect
will modify the original timbre of the amplifier depending on the quality of the system you employ.
Connect only modulation or ambient effects to the loop, like chorus, flanger, delay, reverb, etc. to obtain the
best sound performance. Modulation (and/or ambient) pedals are normally equipped with a Level or Mix
control, to be adjusted according to how much effect you want to add.
SINGLEMAN is available on two settings: 16W and 35W.
The differences concern the tubes used, and the functioning class on the final stage: class A on the 16W
version and class AB on the 35W. The PowerLimit® control is included.
PowerLimit® is a brand new system of tubes-supplied power reduction on the final stage of the amp. It operates
through a changing of the tubes’ internal configuration passing from tetrode (FULL) to triode (MODERATE)
decreasing power up to 1/4 of the maximum value, from push-pull to single ended (QUIET) gaining a power
level up to 1/16 of the maximum value.
This system is equipped with some interesting clever devices, and it does not limit power despersing the excess
through dummy loads or similar, but it forces tubes to give the best at low power and covering the frequency
response, if necessary, according to the hearing of the guitarist/executor. So, it is a “shaping” method studied
by Marco Brunetti to reduce the amp general sound pressure, but preserving the timbre qualities. There are
several advantages: from the possibility to play in different conditions simply adapting the output volume of the
amp without an intervention on the equalization, to the full exploitment of the final power stage, overdriving it if
necessary and reaching many different sound shades.
SingleMan 35
FULL: 35W push-pull, AB class , tetrode
MODERATE: 8W push-pull, AB class, triode
QUIET: 2W single ended, A class, triode
SingleMan 16
FULL: 16W push-pull, A class, tetrode
MODERATE: 4W push-pull, A class, triode
QUIET: 1W single ended, A class, triode
MODULATION
Input Signal Output Signal
EFX
Output Signal
Input Signal
EFX
FILTER
SERIAL LOOP
GUITAR IN PRE
SEND
EFFECT
IN
MIX
POWER OUT
OUT
RETURN
EFFECT
DIRECT
This connection is good for stomp
effects or fx-processors that act on
the dynamics like compressors or
equalizers. Do not put distortion fx in
the loop.
DIRECT=0%
GUITAR IN PRE
SEND RETURN
MIX
DIRECT
IN
DIRECT
EFFECT
EFFECT=100%
MIX
OUT
POWER OUT
EFFECT
PARALLEL LOOP
This connection is good only for
modulation effects (chorus, phaser
etc..) or ambient effects (delay, reverb
etc..)
In order to achieve a great sound you
MUST exclude the DRY SIGNAL from
the fx-processor (by using its internal
mixer).
GENERAL INFO ON EFFECTS & LOOP
FILTER EFFECTS
The filter effects main feature (see example) is the physical alteration of the signal wave, as a distortion pedal does.
This family of effects finds its best place between guitar and preamp input.
MODULATION EFFECTS
The modulation effects main feature (see example) is the addition or the overlapping of other curves or waves to the
input signal. This family of effects finds its best place in connection to the effects loop, i.e. between preamp and power
amp.
SERIAL LOOP
In the serial loop all the signal getting out of the preamp passes through the effects chain of the loop. During the
setting of the effect you have to consider that the sound is composed by a share of the original sound (DRY) and a
share of the processed sound (WET). They both come from the original sound and are mixed (MIX) INSIDE the effect
processor before being sent to the outputs.
PARALLEL LOOP
In a parallel loop a share of the signal getting out of the preamp passes unaltered through the loop circuit (DRY) and
a share reaches directly the SEND. The latter is processed by the effects, sent to the RETURN and then mixed with
the DRY. The effect quality is less important here than in the serial loop because the original DRY signal will be not
“colored” when it passes through the loop or the effect and the WET signal will be pleasantly added to the DRY signal.
GENERAL INFO AND WARNINGS
WARNING!!
Before any kind of cleaning/manteinance operation, disconnect the appliance from the electric
supply
WARNINGS
- Do not EVER throw water jets directly on the appliance.
- Do not use water steams to clean the appliance.
- Do not use solvents to clean the appliance.
- The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any kind of damage to persons, things and/or
animals resulting from a wrong use of the appliance.
- The appliance conformity is proved by CE symbol on the rear side.
- The manufacturer reserves the right to make any useful and essential change to the products
without compromise the main safety and working features.
- Do not use the appliance barefoot.
- Do not touch the appliance with wet or moist hands or feet.
- Do not leave the appliance exposed to rain, sun, dust, umidity, etc...
- Do not allow children or incompetents to use the appliance.
- Do not leave inflammable materials near the appliance.
- Do not pull up the appliance by control knobs.
- Read carefully, compile and deliver the warranty attached to the appliance.
- The appliance repair may be done during the warranty period only by us, in our laboratory, or by
authorized staff, in conformity to the national previsions in force.
- Control periodically all cables supplied with the appliance, if they result damaged, you have to replace
them immediately with another one with the same characteristics.
- In case of damage contact the shop where you bought the appliance.
Please fill out the warranty form you find on
www.brunetti.it
to validate your warranty
WARNING!! Please refer to the manufacturer for all repairs and tubes replacement to insure
the correct working of the preamplifier. It does not exist service centres licensed by Brunetti
Marco & C. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for malfunctioning due to assistance
not provided or authorized by Brunetti & C.
Brunetti Marco & C. S.a.s
Via De’ Bonomini, 25/27
41100 MODENA ITALIA
Telefono: +39 059 243404
Fax: +39 059 216464
www.brunetti.it
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