Hayden MoFo User manual

USER MANUAL
MOFO •MINI MOFO
MoFo
GUITAR AMPLIFIERS

WELCOME TO HAYDEN
GUITAR AMPLIFICATION
USER MANUAL MOFO •MINI MOFO
Thank you for hoosing a Hayden MoFo guitar
amplifier. To ensure that you re eive the full benefits of
the Hayden warranty, please register your amplifier at
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WARRANTY
Your amplifier is covered by a one year warranty, against
defects in materials and workmanship, for the original
purchaser. Hayden will, at their discretion, replace or repair
any product or part thereof, which is found by Hayden to be
defective. This warranty shall not apply to the damage of
covering, fittings or finishes when affected by carelessness,
accident or extreme climate changes. Nor does it apply to
normal wear and tear of parts such as valves, fuses, light
bulbs, speakers, controls etc.
In the unlikely event of any defect, please contact an
authorised Hayden dealer. All transport charges are to be
pre-paid by the Owner. Unless your purchase is registered
on-line, normal country warranty laws apply.
DESIGN AND BUILD PHILOSOPHY
The MoFo by Hayden is an all-valve guitar amp with a
whole lot of attitude. But unlike other mini guitar amp
heads, the MoFo is definitely not a one trick pony.
From stunning bell like clean tones with real depth to plexi-
esque classic rock crunch, right up to full on metal
mayhem, the 30 watt MoFo head does it all.
With four cascaded gain stages and a footswitchable MoFo
mode for even more gain, the MoFo’s do it all from classic
clean tones through plexi-esque classic rock crunch to full
metal mayhem.
And the versatility doesn’t stop with the sounds.
With both 8 and 16 Ohm speaker outputs, the MoFo’s can
drive a wide range of cabinets from a boutique 1x12 in the
studio right up to a 4x12 on the concert stage.
Separate UK and US-voiced instrument inputs shape the
signal for classic British or thicker, higher-gain US tones
respectively, and a simple series FX loop allows you connect
your favourite stomp boxes.
And when you’re rehearsing, you’ll love the Stealth switch
underneath the amp which lets your MoFo scream, without
the neighbours screaming at you.
KEY FEATURES
• MoFo - 30 Watts from 4 x EL84 valves
• Mini MoFo - 15 Watts from 2 x EL84 valves
• Single channel with footswitchable MoFo mode for more
gain (footswitch included with MoFo, optional with Mini
MoFo)
• Stealth switch reduces overall volume for practice use
• 4 cascaded gain stages for classic clean tones through
to full metal mayhem
• 8/16 Ohm speaker outputs for a variety of cabinet
options
• Bass, middle, treble and presence controls
• Separate US and UK-voiced guitar inputs
• Series effects loop
• Rugged steel chassis
• Comes in a padded gigbag with shoulder strap
• Designed and engineered in the UK

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This Hayden amplifier has been designed to provide
you with many years of faithful servi e – on the road,
in a studio or in a domesti environment. By following
the rules set out below, you will ensure that the unit
fun tions safely.
Valve (tube) instrument amplifiers contain very high
voltages and fragile glass tubes and should therefore be
handled with care. A number of important precautions
which must be observed are set out below.
Before using the amplifier, run through the check list below.
If you are in any doubt about any aspect of the amplifier’s
operation, stop using it immediately and do not resume
operation until the amplifier has been thoroughly inspected
by a qualified technician.
1) Storage and moving
When your amplifier is not in use make sure that the power
cord is unplugged from the mains outlet, and that all leads
are removed from the amplifier, including jack leads and
footswitch leads. ack socket connectors are self-cleaning,
so the process of plugging in and unplugging the leads
when not in use will ensure that the internal contacts will
be cleaned when you plug in again.
Store your amplifier in a warm, dry place away from
moisture and condensation. A motor vehicle or cellar may
look dry but condensation can form inside the unit causing
short circuits and possible electric shock. If you suspect the
amplifier may have become exposed to moisture, move it to
a warm dry place and leave it to dry out for at least 48
hours before attempting to use it.
Condensation can also occur when you move the amplifier
from a hot humid place (such as a nightclub) to a cold
place (like a motor vehicle). In such instances, always move
the amplifier into a warm dry room to prevent damage.
When moving the amplifier, handle it as carefully as you
would your instruments. Although solidly built, an amplifier is
easily damaged by shock, so be careful not to drop it or
allow it to fall over. Use a protective cover to protect the
finish and, if you are transporting it with other equipment,
make sure that the amplifier is on a solid floor at the bottom
of the pile. When returning your MoFo to its gigbag, always
ensure that the control knobs are facing upwards, ie that the
amplifier rests on its back panel when in the gigbag.
Amplifiers are heavy. Take care when lifting, always use the
handles fitted to the amplifier to move it, and get help if
you have to lift the amplifier to a greater height than you
feel comfortable with.
Never attempt to operate the amplifier after it has been
dropped. Take it to a qualified technician and have it
checked before using it again.
2) Leads and plugs
Your amplifier contains possibly lethal voltages and must
therefore be connected to the mains using the correct power
cord, which is a three terminal type with a ground connection.
The power cord supplied with the unit should be of the
correct type. If it does not fit your mains outlet consult your
dealer or a qualified electrician for advice before attempting
to use the amplifier.
Never modify the power cord or attempt to use it with a two
pin outlet. Store all your leads in a dry case and take care
when packing them away. All leads, including guitar leads,
are easily damaged with careless handling, so it is a good
idea to carry a spare lead of every type you use. Flexible
power cords get damaged very easily. At the first sign of
damage, discard it and purchase a new one. Always
replace the power cord with one of the same type. Moulded
cords are the best choice with both plugs permanently
fitted to the cord.
When using your amplifier and other equipment it is a good
idea to connect to the supply using a unit known as an
R.C.D. These units are not expensive and offer the user
additional protection against electric shock. An electrical
shop should be able to supply you with a suitable unit.

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3) Before Use
Inspect your amplifier for damage before use. Check each
lead for damage before you plug them in to the amplifier,
and ensure that the loudspeaker is connected before you
switch the amplifier on.
Never try to operate the amplifier without the speaker
connected. If you do, serious damage to the amplifier will
result which will be very expensive to repair.
Double check the connections you have made to your
amplifier and make sure you have connected the speaker
to the correct outlet socket that matches the cabinet you
are using. The impedance of the speaker is important and
is usually shown on a plate affixed to the back of the
cabinet, so if the cabinet is 16R (Ohms) then you plug into
the 16R outlet on the amplifier. (See additional notes on
this subject later in the manual).
4) Using the amplifier
When you set the amplifier up for use, it is important that
you adhere to the following rules:
Place the amplifier away from sources of heat, including
radiators, etc. The amplifier itself will get hot in normal use.
Make sure that all the grilles on the amplifier are not
obstructed in any way so that cooling air can circulate
through the amplifier. Do not place anything on or behind
the amplifier that might restrict the flow of air. This includes
items of clothing, or other equipment.
Do not place the amplifier in such a position where it may
get splashed with liquid or water, e.g. near tables of drinks
or near equipment that contains water, e.g. smoke and
bubble machines
Never stand bottles or containers of liquid on the amplifier.
If any liquid is accidentally spilled into the amplifier, unplug
it from the mains supply immediately and take the amplifier
to a qualified technician for inspection.
Do not place objects on the amplifier that could fall inside
and cause a malfunction, e.g. coins, tools, etc.
5) Sound level
The level of sound or ‘volume’ you choose to use will
mainly be dependant on the size of the room you are
playing in and you should use the volume level that gives
you the desired results. Always operate the amplifier at the
lowest level you can in any given situation. Each room will
have a sweet spot. Play at too low a level and the
instrument will not react with the amplifier, too high and the
instrument will be unplayable. In all cases you should use a
level that you feel comfortable with.
The Human ear is a very sensitive instrument and can
easily be permanently damaged by exposure to the high
sound pressure levels that can be produced by this type of
amplifier. Do not operate for prolonged periods of time at
high volume without suitable ear protection, or at a level
that causes you discomfort in any way.
If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you
should consult a doctor or audiologist.
6) Fuses and ratings
Your amplifier is fitted with several fuses to protect yourself
and the expensive electronics inside from damage in the
event of a malfunction within the amplifier. The size and
rating of the fuses bas been calculated to offer the most
protection from damage possible.
Various circumstances can lead to fuse failure. It is
recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type
and rating of the individual fuses fitted to your amplifier and
carry spare fuses clearly marked with you as replacements.
Occasionally a fuse will fail as a result of a power surge in
the supply or as a result of incorrect connection of the
loudspeaker. It is permissible to replace the damaged fuse
with one of the same type and rating as stated on the rear
panel of the amplifier, having first unplugged the amplifier
from the mains supply and allowed it to cool down. If the
fuse keeps blowing this indicates that there is a more
serious fault within the amplifier such as a damaged tube.
In this event you must take the amplifier to a qualified
technician for repair.
Never fit a fuse larger than the recommended rating.
The fuses fitted to you amplifier are ‘Anti Surge’ or ‘Slow
Blow’ or ‘Time delay’ type fuses, and have the prefix T or
H in the part number. So, for example, a 5 Amp fuse would
be T 5A H. The exact rating for each particular fuse can be
found next to the holder in which that fuse fits. If you are
not sure what to buy when purchasing replacements, take
the amplifier with you and show the rear panel to the
retailer.

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7) Warnings used on this equipment
The exclamation mark contained within a triangle is
intended to alert the user to important operating and
servicing instructions contained in the literature
accompanying this product.
The lightning flash within a triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage
within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
This highlights the presence of dangerous voltages within
the equipment enclosure. Never try to operate the unit out
of the enclosure.
8) Grounding Instru tions
This product must be grounded (earthed). If it should
malfunction or break down the grounding provides the path
of east resistance for the electric current, to reduce the risk
of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a power cord which contains
a grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into a compatible mains outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with the
local electrical safety codes applicable to your country.
DANGER!! Improper connection of the grounding conductor
can result in the possibility of an electric shock. If you are in
any doubt about the ground connection check with a
qualified electrician before using this product. NEVER modify
the mains power cord. Have a suitable mains outlet fitted!
The wires contained within the supplied power cord are
colour coded as follows:
GREEN & YELLOW – GROUND OR EARTH CONDUCTOR
BROWN – LlVE CONDUCTOR
BLUE – NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR
9) Other markings
Other markings appear on the rear panel of the amplifiers
as follows: back of the amplifier has some other markings
on it as follows;
Directs you to recycle this product by taking it to a disposal
area for electronic waste when you have finished with it,
and not dispose of it in the normal household waste.
Indicates that the product contains only the permitted levels
of substances known to be hazardous to your health.
Indicates that the product has been constructed to
European Harmonised Standards and is intended to show
that the product is safe to use. At present, the
manufacturer can self-certify.
Relates to an independent safety testing laboratory and
shows that the product has been subjected to, and passed,
a series of safety and quality tests and indicates that the
product meets all the criteria for sale in Canada and the
USA.
Note:
The CE mark attached to these products means it conforms
to EMC(89/69/EEC) ,(93/68/EEC) and LDV(72/23/EEC).

MOFO - Front Panel
MOFO - Rear Panel
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Please note that the ontrols and onne tions of the MoFo and Mini MoFo are the same.
The fuse ratings however are different for the MoFo and Mini MoFo. Please ensure that you repla e the fuse with one of
the same type and rating as stated on the rear panel of your amplifier.

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CONTROLS AND
CONNECTIONS
The MoFo and Mini MoFo feature the same ontrols and
onne ting so kets on the front and ba k panels
(des ribed below). We en ourage you to spend time
experimenting with the ontrols to dis over the full
range of tones available.
Inputs
The MoFos feature a pair of 1/4" jack sockets, either of
which can be used to connect the output from your guitar.
Always use a high quality guitar lead to ensure a reliable
connection, the integrity of your signal, and the minimising
of noise.
As their names suggest, the UK input shapes the signal for
the classic thinner, brighter, British guitar sound, while the
US input shapes the signal for characteristically thicker and
darker US-style tones.
MoFo
The MoFo control is used to set the level of signal boost,
and is used in conjunction with the Gain and Master
controls to achieve overdriven, lead tones. When switched
on, a red light appears above the control. In the full
counter-clockwise position, no additional boost is being
added to the signal, even when the red light is illuminated.
Use this control to set the amount of overdrive boost you
require, then switch it in or out as required during your
performance using a footswitch connected to the Boost
jack on the rear panel.
Please note that this footswitch is included with the MoFo,
but is an optional extra with the Mini MoFo.
Gain
Gain is another name for a volume control that’s usually
found at the front end of a preamplifier. The Gain control is
used to vary the amount of signal passing through the
preamp. With the control set low you will be able to get clean
tones (used in conjunction with the Master as described
later). Increasing the gain allows more signal to pass through
the preamp, causing the amplifier to overdrive and distort.
Bass, Middle, Treble, Presen e
This is the equalisation part of the amplifier, and these
controls shape the overall response of the amplifier.
Balancing these controls can provide you with a large range
of tones from which to work. All the controls are interactive
(moving one will alter the way the others function) and you
should spend some time experimenting to find out what’s
available.
Master
The Master Volume controls the final amount of signal that
is fed to the power amp and therefore the overall volume of
the amplifier. The Master works in conjunction with the
Gain control as follows.
For clean tones the Master needs to be fully up, controlling
the overall volume with the Gain control.
For distortion tones at controllable levels, turn the Master
down and the Gain up. Varying the Gain will control the
amount of distortion and the Master will control the overall
level of the sound.
Effe ts loop
The FX socket on the front panel is a stereo 1/4" jack
which accommodates both the signal send to the effects
pedal or rack, and the return back from the effects unit to
the amplifier. It is therefore necessary to use an ‘Insert’
cable terminated in a stereo 1/4" jack plug at one end
(which connects to the FX socket on the amplifier) and a
pair of mono 1/4" jack plugs at the other (which connect to
the input and output of the effects unit.
The return is wired to the tip of the stereo plug, and the
send to the ring.
Stealth
The Stealth switch is located underneath on the underside of
the amplifier. When switched into Stealth mode, the output of
both the MoFo and Mini MoFo is limited to just 2 Watts,
enabling the full range of tones to be achieved at low volume
levels in recording applications.

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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
The importance of speaker impedance has been mentioned
elsewhere in this manual, so you should refer to the
diagrams on this page before plugging any speaker cabinets
into your amplifier. The MoFo and Mini MoFo may be used
with one or more cabinets which should be plugged in as
shown. Never switch on an amplifier without a speaker
connected.
Connecting a single speaker cabinet rated at 16 Ohms
A single speaker cabinet rated at 16 Ohms should be
connected to the 16 Ohm speaker output on the rear panel
of the amplifier.
Connecting a single speaker cabinet rated at 8 Ohms
A single speaker cabinet rated at 8 Ohms should be
connected to the 16 Ohm speaker output on the rear panel
of the amplifier.
Connecting a pair of speaker cabinets, each rated at
16 Ohms
Note that the combined impedance of two 16 Ohm
cabinets connected in series is 8 Ohms. The cabinets
should therefore be connected to the 8 Ohm speaker
output on the rear panel as illustrated above.
16 Ohms
8 Ohms
16 Ohms 16 Ohms

RECORD YOUR INFORMATION
You should us this space to record all the important information off the rear panel of your amplifier for future reference.
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MODEL:
HTFUSE:
MAINS FUSE:
SUPPLY VOLTAGE:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
SERIAL NO:
SETTINGS
Use the templates on the next page to record your favourite MoFo settings. Here are three to get you started.
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Crunch
Overdrive

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