Magnatone Twilighter Stereo User manual

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TRUE DIMENSIONAL SOUND

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing new your Magnatone Amp.
In the rich tradition of Magnatone, this amplier was
designed to be the best your money could buy.
We are proud of our product and every detail has
been meticulously fashioned for the discerning user.
Whether you are a touring professional, basement
jammer or anywhere in between, we take your
sound and need for the best amplier seriously.
The Twilighter amplier is designed to give you
a portable and powerful amplier in a unique and
authentic package. The original Magnatone Vibrato
circuit is nestled between the nest Pre-Amp &
Power Amp ever before available in any amp.
These amps offer the classic platform of a 12AX7 front
end coupled with a 6V6 power section, tube reverb,
and tube rectication. This conguration delivers
full bodied clean tones and natural overdrive,
all while letting you dial in the “Chime.” The
Twilighter is great at any volume.
The Twilighter The Twilighter has plenty of muscle to gig
with and performs with a range of tone never thought
possible. The exclusive Magnatone pitch-shifting vibrato
elevates your musical experience to new levels.
FEATURES
Magnatone stereo pitch-shifting
vibrato for True Dimensional Sound.
Never before has this effect been
recreated in its original form.
Classic sound has been updated
and brought into the 21st century.
Vibrato and tremolo are both
available via the FM/AM switch.
This is electronic Americana that oozes classic tone,
a true tribute to the ancestor, with power!
WARNING
• THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO SELF REPAIR TAKE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN OR CALL YOUR
DEALER IF WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
• DO NOT TURN AMPLIFIER ON WITHOUT SPEAKER CONNECTED.
MAKE SURE YOUR SPEAKER OR CABINET MATCHES IMPEDANCE
(8 OHM SPEAKER OR CAB INTO THE 8 OHM JACK).
• CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT
USE CLEANING AGENTS.
• ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED
OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODE AND COMPATIBLE
WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON
THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT OR FIRE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR BEVERAGES.
• SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE
LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN
CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS
ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED
AT A HIGH VOLUME.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
AMPLIFIER CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE.
CAUTION

INPUTS
Input 1: High Sensitivity
Use this input for max pickup output and frequency response .
Input 2: Low Sensitivity (6dB)
Use this input for hotter pickups.
VOLUME
Controls overall gain/volume.Typically, breakup will begin to
occur around 3-4 on the dial. Higher setting may require less bass.
TREBLE
Controls high frequency response centered around 2Khz.
MID
Controls mid frequency response centered around 500hz.
BASS
Controls low frequency response centered around 60hz.
REVERB
Controls the amount of reverberation effect.
The drive and recovery circuits have been optimized for a
smooth reverb decay.
SELECTOR SWITCH
Off: Bypasses the vibrato circuitry.
Mono: Effect appears in phase at each speaker.
Stereo: Effect applied out of phase at each speaker.
Wet/Dry: Left speaker is affected,
Right speaker is unaffected.
Dry/Wet: Inverts the above in the speakers.
INTENSITY
Controls the amount of modulation effect.
A good balance of effect should be maintained for normal use.
FM/AM SWITCH
Controls whether the effect is exclusive Magnatone pitch
shifting vibrato (FM) or conventional tremolo (AM).
AM- Amplitude Modulation
FM- Frequency Modulation
REMOTE PEDAL
Connect the optional Magnatone remote pedal here.
Use any 1/4” mono or stereo guitar cable. When connected,
the front panel speed control is disabled. The remote pedal
works with both FM and AM settings.
SPEED
Controls the rate or speed of the selected effect.
The exclusive Magnatone design allows for extremly slow
“choral” settings not attainable from the orginal design.
When the remote pedal is connected, the front panel
control is inactive.
REMOTE SPEAKERS
Connect external speakers here. 8 Ohm minmum impedance.
LINE OUT
Line level outputs. Speaker response compensated for DI use.
Always maintain a speaker load while using the line output.
STANDBY SWITCH
Allow the amplier 1 minute to warm up before engaging.
POWER SWITCH
Turns the amplier on and off.
Make sure you are plugged into a proper grounded outlet.
PANEL CONTROLS (VIEW FROM REAR OF AMPLIFIER)
ALL LEFT AND RIGHT REFERENCES ACCURATE FROM REAR VIEW

TUBE LAYOUT (VIEW FROM REAR OF AMPLIFIER)
WARRANTY
All Magnatone Ampliers are warranted to remain
free of defects in materials for three years from the
date of purchase by the original owner provided that:
• The owner emails ([email protected])
or mails a photocopy of the original purchase receipt
to Magnatone Ampliers within thirty days of purchase.
• Problems are not the result of misuse, abuse,
tampering, circuit modication, improper tube
installation (incorrect orientation of tubes can
damage the amp), or spilled beverages;
any of these will void the warranty.
• The amplier is shipped to Magnatone Ampliers
in the original packing materials, or materials of
equal quality, with freight paid by the purchaser.
(Note: If the amplier failed within thirty days of use,
shipping will be reimbursed). We will pay the return
shipping after warranty work is complete within
the continental US.
Tubes, speakers, and reverb tanks carry a ninety-day
warranty and are subject to the same terms and
conditions as stated above.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT (5) 12AX7, (2) 12AU7, (4) 6V6, GZ34
INPUTS High Sensitivity -1 MOhms
Low Sensitivity -120 KOhms
POWER OUTPUT 22+22 Watts Push Pull Class AB Stereo
GAIN 80 dB
TREBLE 14 dB range at 2 kHz
MID 10 dB range at 500 Hz
BASS 12 dB range at 60 Hz
REVERB Tube driven 4 counterwound springs long pan.
VIBRATO True pitch-shifting stereo varistor vibrato.
Switchable to conventional tremolo. Mono/stereo,
wet/dry operation.
SPEAKERS (2) Magnatone Custom 12” Ceramic Magnet
Upgrade: (2) Celestion Gold Alnico
OPTIONAL REMOTE PEDAL 20-50 KOhms
V1-12AX7
ECC83
V2-12AU7
ECC82
V3-12AX7
ECC83
V7-12AX7
ECC83
V6-12AU7
ECC82
V5-12AX7
ECC83
V4-12AX7
ECC83
REVERB
SEND
REVERB
RETURN
SPEAKER
RIGHT
SPEAKER
LEFT
V8-6V6
V9-6V6
V10-6V6
V11-6V6
V12-GZ34
FOOT SWITCH
JACK
BIAS CONTROL
FUSE
HOLDER
V1 First and Second Gain Stage
V2 Vibrato Modulator (Left)
V3 Phase Splitter (Left)
V4 Phase Splitter (Right)
V5 Third Gain Stage/LFO Amp
V6 Vibrato Modulator (Right)
V7 Reverb Drive and Recovery
V8 Power Tube (Left)
V9 Power Tube (Left)
V10 Power Tube (Right)
V11 Power Tube (Right)
V12 Rectier Tube
ALL LEFT AND RIGHT REFERENCES ACCURATE FROM REAR VIEW
FOOT SWITCH
• Use the supplied TRS cable to
connect to the foot switch.
• Always unplug foot switch after
use and make sure both lights
are off.
• Foot switch uses a 9V battery;
a standard DC power jack
is included.
• Light On: Effect On
• Pulsating Light with Vibrato
and Tremolo Frequency

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