Fender BASSBREAKER 18/30 User manual

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The Bassbreaker 18/30 is a dual-channel/dual-power combo
amp with terrific features and the sound of pure tube greatness.
Bassbreaker guitar amplifiers continue the acclaimed lineage estab-
lished by the great Fender Bassman® amp of the late 1950s, taking
classic Bassman design and “breaking” it with features including
unusual-for-Fender circuitry and components, dark gray tweed cov-
ering, refined pointer knobs, and the early Fender block-letter logo.
Bell-like clean tone comes from channel one, which is a 30-watt
version of the venerable Blackface Fender Deluxe. To easily crank
clean tone into warm, greasy overdrive, channel two is an 18-watt
version of the brown 1961 Deluxe amp. Four EL34 output tubes
provide aggressive midrange character, and vintage-style Fender
circuitry makes for notably pedal-friendly operation. Other features
include dual 12” Celestion® V-type speakers, an impedance select
switch, post power amp line output, and an included channel-select
footswitch. Bassbreaker 18/30 also pairs neatly with the Bassbreaker
BB-212 speaker enclosure.
Register your Bassbreaker 18/30 online at www.fender.com/product-registration.
Control Panel
A. INPUT: Plug instrument in here.
B. VOLUME: Adjusts channel one volume.
C. BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE: Channel one tone controls.
D. CHANNEL TWO:Press to switch between channels;
illuminates when channel two is active.

The included FOOTSWITCH (O) can also be used to select channels.
E. VOLUME: Adjusts channel two volume.
F. TONE: Adjusts channel two tone.
G. POWER INDICATOR: Illuminates when Bassbreaker / is on.
H. STANDBY: Standby mode (switch down) keeps tubes warm
and is used during short intermissions in lieu of turning amp
off. Deactivate standby mode (switch up) when resuming play.
When turning POWER on (I), put amp in standby mode for first 
seconds, and also for  seconds before turning POWER off.
Using the STANDBY switch helps extend tube life by reducing
heat stress.
I. POWER: Turns Bassbreaker / on (up) and off (down).
INPUT POWER
TBDW
120V 60Hz
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.,
CORONA, CA U.S.A.
MADE IN MEXICO
B A SSBRE A KER 18/30
TM
CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE HOT
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
A V I S : RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION ! NE PAS OUVRIR !
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE BACK COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE
TYPE: PR 3036
SERIAL NUMBER
WARNING:
MAINTAIN 6" CLEARANCE
FOR VENTILATION.
WARNING: FENDER AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS ARE CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING VERY HIGH
SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE CARE WHEN
SETTING AND ADJUSTING VOLUME LEVELS DURING USE.
30WATTS 4Ω min TOTAL
4Ω - 8Ω -16Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECT
LINE OUT
POST
POWER AMP
MAIN
SPEAKER
EXTENSION
SPEAKER
SWITCH
PARALLEL
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
FOOT
INPUT POWER
175W
120V 60Hz
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.,
CORONA, CA U.S.A.
MADE IN MEXICO
CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE HOT
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
A V I S : RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION ! NE PAS OUVRIR !
ATTENT I O N : SUPERFICIE DE CHASSIS CHAUDE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE BACK COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE
WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING
TYPE: PR 3036
SERIAL NUMBER
WARNING:
MAINTAIN 6" CLEARANCE
FOR VENTILATION.
WARNING: FENDER AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS ARE CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING VERY HIGH
SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE CARE WHEN
SETTING AND ADJUSTING VOLUME LEVELS DURING USE.
4Ω - 8Ω -16Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECT
LINE OUT
POST
POWER AMP
MAIN
SPEAKER
EXTENSION
SPEAKER
SWITCH
FOOT
30 WATTS 4Ω min TOTAL
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
PARALLEL
F3A L
250V
FUSE
MUTES
INTERNAL
SPEAKER
BASSBREAKER 18/30
TM
STANDBY POWERINPUT VOLUME VOLUME
CHANNEL
TWO
TONEBASS MIDDLE TREBLE
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10
CHANNEL ONE / 30W
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
CHANNEL TWO / 18W
BASSBREAKER 18/30
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Rear Panel
J. IEC POWER INLET: Using the included power cord, connect
to a grounded outlet in accordance with the INPUT POWER
voltage and frequency specified at the power inlet.
K. FUSE: Provides electrical over-current protection. With power
disconnected, replace a blown fuse only with one of the type
and rating specified on the amp’s rear panel.
L. POST POWER AMP LINE OUT: Provides a line-level signal
(with tone shaping from the channel in use). Power amp
distortion, if any, can be sent to effects devices such as delay
or chorus units and to the effects loop or power amp input of
another amplifier (signal can also be sent to external recording
interfaces and sound reinforcement equipment; note that this
offers no speaker emulation).
M. PARALLEL SPEAKER OUTPUTS: Connect external speaker
enclosures here. To use internal speakers in combination with
an external speaker enclosure, plug external enclosure into
EXTENSION SPEAKER. To use an external speaker cabinet only,
plug external enclosure into MAIN SPEAKER (internal speakers
will automatically be disconnected). See table at right for ac-
ceptable parallel speaker enclosure impedance combinations
for Bassbreaker 18/30.
N. IMPEDANCE SELECT: If no external enclosures are connected
to PARALLEL SPEAKER OUTPUTS (M), this switch should be set
at the  position. To avoid damage when using PARALLEL
SPEAKER OUTPUTS, this switch must be set in accordance with
total impedance load as shown in the table at right.
O. FOOTSWITCH: Connect included channel-switching single-
button footswitch here.
Acceptable parallel speaker enclosure impedance combinations
for the Bassbreaker 18/30, with correct IMPEDANCE SELECT
switch (N) settings:
INTERNAL SPEAKER MAIN SPEAKER EXTENSION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECT
 NONE NONE 
 NONE  
 NONE  
DISCONNECTED*  NONE 
DISCONNECTED*  NONE 
DISCONNECTED*  NONE 
DISCONNECTED*   
DISCONNECTED*   
DISCONNECTED*   
*NOTE: When a plug is inserted into MAIN SPEAKER jack, internal speaker load (16)
is automatically disconnected and does not aect total impedance load.
!
To avoid damaging the amp, put it in STANDBY mode (H)
or turn it off (I) when changing speaker connections and
IMPEDANCE SELECT switch (N) settings.
For questions and troubleshooting, contact a Fender
specialist at:
1-800-856-9801 (U.S. toll free)
1-480-596-7195 (International)
Specifications
TYPE PR 3036
POWER Requirements: 175 watts Output: 18 watts/30 watts into 16/8/4
INPUT IMPEDANCE 1M
SPEAKERS (INTERNAL) Two 12” Celestion® G12V-70 (8 each, 16 total)
EXTERNAL SPEAKER ENCLOSURE Bassbreaker BB-212 (optional, PN 226800000, contains same speakers as combo model)
TUBES V1-2: 7025/12AX7A/ECC83 V3-6: 6BQ5/EL84
POST POWER AMP LINE OUT Output impedance: 82
ACCESSORIES Single-button footswitch (included, PN 7706424000) Cover (included, PN 7707569000)
DIMENSIONS Width: 26.25” (66.7 cm) Height: 21.875” (55.6 cm) Depth: 10” (25.4 cm)
WEIGHT 50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
INPUT POWER
TBDW
120V 60Hz
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.,
CORONA, CA U.S.A.
MADE IN MEXICO
B A SSBRE A KER 18/30
TM
CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE HOT
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
A V I S : RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION ! NE PAS OUVRIR !
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE BACK COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE
TYPE: PR 3036
SERIAL NUMBER
WARNING:
MAINTAIN 6" CLEARANCE
FOR VENTILATION.
WARNING: FENDER AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS ARE CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING VERY HIGH
SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE CARE WHEN
SETTING AND ADJUSTING VOLUME LEVELS DURING USE.
30WATTS 4Ω min TOTAL
4Ω - 8Ω -16Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECT
LINE OUT
POST
POWER AMP
MAIN
SPEAKER
EXTENSION
SPEAKER
SWITCH
PARALLEL
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
FOOT
INPUT POWER
175W
120V 60Hz
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.,
CORONA, CA U.S.A.
MADE IN MEXICO
CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE HOT
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
A V I S : RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION ! NE PAS OUVRIR !
ATTENT I O N : SUPERFICIE DE CHASSIS CHAUDE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE BACK COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE
WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING
TYPE: PR 3036
SERIAL NUMBER
WARNING:
MAINTAIN 6" CLEARANCE
FOR VENTILATION.
WARNING: FENDER AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS ARE CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING VERY HIGH
SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE CARE WHEN
SETTING AND ADJUSTING VOLUME LEVELS DURING USE.
4Ω - 8Ω -16Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECT
LINE OUT
POST
POWER AMP
MAIN
SPEAKER
EXTENSION
SPEAKER
SWITCH
FOOT
30 WATTS 4Ω min TOTAL
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
PARALLEL
F3A L
250V
FUSE
MUTES
INTERNAL
SPEAKER
BASSBREAKER 18/30
TM
STANDBY POWERINPUT VOLUME VOLUME
CHANNEL
TWO
TONEBASS MIDDLE TREBLE
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10
CHANNEL ONE / 30W
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
CHANNEL TWO / 18W
BASSBREAKER 18/30
TM