Budda Twinmaster 112 combo User manual

Twinmaster™

112 COMBO

Budda Amplifiers & Cabinets are designed and built in the U.S.A.

Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying

the product.

CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock — DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service

personnel.

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock or re hazard, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture‚ and objects lled with

liquids‚ such as vases‚ should not be placed on this apparatus. Before using this apparatus‚ read the operating guide for further warnings.

SPANISHENGLISH FINNISH

FRENCH SWEDISH

DEUTSCH

Tarkoitettu kiinnittämään käyttäjän huomio sellaiseen eristämättömään vaaralliseen jännitteeseen tuotteen kotelossa, joka saattaa olla

riittävän suuri aiheuttaakseen sähköiskuvaaran.

Tarkoitettu kiinnittämään käyttäjän huomio tärkeisiin käyttö- ja huolto-ohjeisiin tuotteen mukana seuraavassa ohjeistuksessa.

VAROITUS: Sähköiskun vaara — ÄLÄ AVAA!

VAROITUS: Sähköiskuvaaran vuoksi älä poista kantta. Ei sisällä käyttäjän huollettavissa olevia osia. Huoltaminen tulee jättää pätevän

huoltohenkilöstön tehtäväksi.

VAARA: Sähköiskun tai tulipalon vaaran estämiseksi tätä laitetta ei saa altistaa sateelle tai kosteudelle, eikä sen päälle saa asettaa

nesteellä täytettyjä esineitä, kuten maljakoita. Ennen laitteen käyttöä lue muut varoitukset käyttöohjeesta.

Ce symbole est utilisé dans ce manuel pour indiquer à l’utilisateur la présence d’une tension dangereuse pouvant être d’amplitude

sufsante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique.

Ce symbole est utilisé dans ce manuel pour indiquer à l’utilisateur qu’il ou qu’elle trouvera d’importantes instructions concernant l’utilisation

et l’entretien de l’appareil dans le paragraphe signalé.

ATTENTION: Risques de choc électrique — NE PAS OUVRIR!

ATTENTION: An de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas enlever le couvercle. Il ne se trouve à l’intérieur aucune pièce pouvant

être reparée par l’utilisateur. Conez I’entretien et la réparation de l’appareil à un réparateur Peavey agréé.

AVIS: Dans le but de reduire les risques d’incendie ou de decharge electrique, cet appareil ne doit pas etre expose a la pluie ou a l’humidite

et aucun objet rempli de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit etre pose sur celui-ci. Avant d’utiliser de cet appareil, lisez attentivement le guide

fonctionnant pour avertissements supplémentaires.

Är avsedd att varna användaren för förekomsten av oisolerad ”farlig spänning” inom produktens hölje som kan vara av tillräcklig nivå för att

personer ska riskera elektrisk stöt.

Är avsedd att uppmärksamma användaren på förekomsten av viktiga handhavande- och underhållsinstruktioner (service) i den litteratur

som medföljer produkten.

OBSERVERA: Risk för elektrisk stöt – ÖPPNA INTE!

OBSERVERA: För att minska risken för elektrisk stöt, avlägsna inte höljet. Inga delar inuti kan underhållas av användaren. Låt kvalicerad

servicepersonal sköta servicen.

VARNING: För att förebygga elektrisk stöt eller brandrisk bör apparaten inte utsättas för regn eller fukt, och föremål fyllda med vätskor,

såsom vaser, bör inte placeras på denna apparat. Läs bruksanvisningen för ytterligare varningar innan denna apparat används.

Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unisolierten gefährlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehäuses warnen, die von Ausreichender

Stärke sind, um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu können.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen, die Handhabung und

Wartung des Produkts betreffen.

VORSICHT: Risiko — Elektrischer Schlag! Nicht öffnen!

VORSICHT: Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, nicht die Abdeckung enfernen. Es benden sich keine Teile darin,

die vom Anwender repariert werden könnten. Reparaturen nur von qualiziertem Fachpersonal durchführen lassen.

WARNUNG: Um elektrischen Schlag oder Brandgefahr zu verhindern, sollte dieser Apparat nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt

werden und Gegenstände mit Flüssigkeiten gefuellt, wie Vasen, nicht auf diesen Apparat gesetzt werden. Bevor dieser Apparat verwendet

wird, lesen Sie bitte den Funktionsführer für weitere Warnungen.

Este símbolo tiene el propósito, de alertar al usuario de la presencia de “(voltaje) peligroso” sin aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto

y que puede tener una magnitud suciente como para constituir riesgo de descarga eléctrica.

Este símbolo tiene el propósito de alertar al usario de la presencia de instruccones importantes sobre la operación y mantenimiento en la

información que viene con el producto.

PRECAUCION: Riesgo de descarga eléctrica ¡NO ABRIR!

PRECAUCION: Para disminuír el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no abra la cubierta. No hay piezas útiles dentro. Deje todo mantenimiento

en manos del personal técnico cualicado.

ADVERTENCIA: Para prevenir choque electrico o riesgo de incendios, este aparato no se debe exponer a la lluvia o a la humedad. Los

objetos llenos de liquidos, como los oreros, no se deben colocar encima de este aparato. Antes de usar este aparato, lea la guia de

funcionamiento para otras advertencias.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than

the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point they exit

from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Never break off the ground pin. Write for our free booklet “Shock Hazard and Grounding.” Connect only to a power supply of the

type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.

16. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.

17. Note for UK only: If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your plug‚

proceed as follows: a) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter

E‚ the earth symbol‚ colored green or colored green and yellow. b) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the

terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black. c) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal

that is marked with the letter L or the color red.

18. This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects

containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.

19. The on/off switch in this unit does not break both sides of the primary mains. Hazardous energy can be present inside the

chassis when the on/off switch is in the off position. The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the

disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

20. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to

noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient

time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible

noise level exposures:

Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1 1⁄2 102

1 105

1⁄2 110

1⁄4 or less 115

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Earplugs or protectors to

the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss, if

exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is

recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be

protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Twinmaster™

112 COMBO

WARNING: Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Front Panel Functions: What they do and how to use them

SUGGESTED OPERATING SETTINGS:

Hi Gain/Normal Inputs: There are two inputs that access different gain structures from the

TwinMaster. This particular design circuit is a cascade front end drive circuit, therefore you can only

access one input at a time. The Normal input has slightly diminished gain and has a tone reminiscent

of early American ampliﬁers. Sweet and smooth, this input is great for power chords, rhythm and slide.

The Hi Gain input is designed for maximum distortion and is reminiscent of a hybrid between two classic

British ampliﬁers.

Bass & Treble Controls: Single coils or humbuckers, 2x12’s or 4x12’s, you will ﬁnd the treble

control likes to sit between 12 o’clock and 4 o’clock and the bass control between 10 o’clock and 2

o’clock. There are no rules when ﬁnding your tone!

Volume: This controls the amount of gain for both inputs of the amp. Start by setting this control at

around 12 o’clock. Feel the power section start to work with a lot of headroom and punch behind your

rhythm chords. As you turn the control clockwise you will add gain to your signal for great crunch

tones. Fully clockwise offers great crunch and lead tones. Rolling of the volume of your guitars volume

pot off between 5 and 7 will clean up the signal without muddying up the tone of your amp. The amp is

equipped with capacitors to maximize the clarity and brightness of your signal as you roll off your guitars

volume pot. As you turn up the volume incrementally on your guitar, you can essentially go from rhythm,

to crunch, to lead drive. This works on both inputs of the ampliﬁer and is considered the “purist” form of

channel switching.

Budda®Twinmaster Guitar Ampliﬁer

Thank you for purchasing the ﬁnest tube ampliﬁer in the business. We appreciate your support and look

forward to providing you with years of trouble-free service.

Before we get into the features of your ampliﬁer, we would like to note that tube ampliﬁers require a little bit

of care and maintenance to ensure many years of service. We would like to share the most important tips with

you right here:

When you ﬁrst turn on your ampliﬁer, remember to leave it on Rest for at least 30 seconds before turning it to

Go. This will give the tubes time to warm up and will extend tube life.

Check to make sure that the Impedance switch on the rear panel is set to the correct impedance (4, or 8 ohms)

for your cabinet. Improper loading may cause excess tube and transformer wear and eventual failure. Use

high-quality speaker cables to ensure maximum performance. For tube-related problems, please see the

troubleshooting section on page 7 of this manual.

All Superdrive chassis are fabricated from aluminum, which helps to reduce weight along with our custom

pine cabinets. Low weight is a signiﬁcant beneﬁt for all players who gig, as well as keeping your tech and crew

happpy. Aluminum is also a great conductor of heat. It may feel warmer to the touch than a traditional steel

chassis, but there’s no need to worry.

Rear Panel Functions: What they do and how to use them

Effects Loop: This is where you introduce effects into the signal path of your ampliﬁer. To hook up an

effect to your amp, take a 1/4” shielded mono cable and run the send of the amp to the input of the effect

and run the output of the effect into the return on your amp.

Slave: The slave out is an identical replication of the signal coming off the speaker outputs of your amp

with a padded eq circuit. Feel free to experiment by sending the Slave Out signal to an external stereo

power amp feeding a couple of 2x12 or 4x12 extensions for a wall o sound!

Another option is to send the Slave Out signal to a recording console for DI tones to tape, or send it to a

board for a signal feed to the mains for live applications in a club or arena. When slaving make sure that

there is always a load on the speaker out of your amp.

Impedance: Select the proper impedance to match your speaker load. Our combos and cabinets are

normally wired for 8 ohms unless otherwise stated.

Line Cord

For your safety, we have incorporated a three-wire line (mains) cable with proper grounding facilities.

It is not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances. If it is necessary to use the

Twinmaster™without proper grounding facilities, use a sutable adapter with the third wire attached to

a known ground. Never remove or break off the ground pin of the plug. Greatly reduced shock hazard

exists when the unit is operated with the proper grounded receptacles.

Trouble Shooting Tips:

Preamp and power tubes may become microphonic and lose power over time. A few of the common

symptoms are:

A high-pitched squealing sound when you turn on your amp.

A static sound when your guitar volume is turned down.

A loss of output or a muddy signal.

One simple test to determine whether your amp is experiencing preamp or power tube problems can be

performed by plugging your guitar into the effects return of your amp:

If the static or squealing noise continues, then the problem is related to the power tubes or driver tube

(third from left) and they should be replaced. If the static noise goes away, then the ﬁrst or second

preamp tube is the culprit and should be changed. Start by replacing the ﬁrst position tube, farthest to

the right looking at the rear of your amp.

We suggest changing power tubes every 6 months for those who play their amp more than an hour per

day 3 to 5 times a week.

If you experience any problems other than those already mentioned above, please contact us for a

consultation to determine the problem. We offer customer support between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5

p.m. Central Standard. 877-612-8332

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Printed in the U.S.A. • 80302603

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BUDDA AMPLIFICATION

LIMITED WARRANTY

EFFECTIVE DATE: AUGUST 1, 2009

What This Warranty Covers

Your Budda Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Budda products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover

The Warranty does not cover: (1) damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, rental, product modication or neglect; (2)

damage occurring during shipment; (3) damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by Budda; (4) products on which the serial

number has been altered, defaced or removed; (5) products not purchased from an Authorized Budda Dealer.

Who This Warranty Protects

This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product.

How Long This Warranty Lasts

The Warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. The duration of the Warranty is as follows:

PRODUCT CATEGORY DURATION

AMPLIFIERS, OTHER THAN TUBES AND SPEAKER COMPONENTS 1 YEAR

TUBES 90 DAYS

SPEAKER COMPONENTS (INCL. SPEAKERS, BASKETS, DRIVERS,

DIAPHRAGM REPLACEMENT KITS AND PASSIVE CROSSOVERS) 90 DAYS

What Budda Will Do

We will repair or replace (at Budda’s discretion) products covered by warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product or component must be

shipped to Budda for warranty service, the consumer must pay initial shipping charges. If the repairs are covered by warranty, Budda will pay the return

shipping charges.

How To Get Warranty Service

(1) Take the defective item and your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Budda Dealer or Authorized Budda Service Center.

(2) Call Budda Service at (877) 612-8332 and obtain clearance to mail your amplier to Budda.

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DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.

If you live in a state that does not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, the above limitation may not apply to you.

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BUDDA’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT BUDDA’S OPTION. IF

WE ELECT TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT. BUDDA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES

BASED ON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE

SITE OF USE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF BUDDA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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If you have any questions about this warranty or service received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center, contact the Budda

International Service Center at (877) 612-8332.

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