Reverend Kingsnake Amplifier Owner's Manual
CAUTION!
Do not open amp chassis - risk of fatal electrical shock.
No user serviceable parts inside amp.
Never operate in damp or wet conditions.
Tube and chassis surfaces very hot.
High volume use can cause permanent hearing damage - always
use ear protection.
SET-UP
PROCEDURE
INSTALL
POWER TUBES
- To prevent damage, power tubes are shipped in boxes inside
cabinet.
• Lay amp face down on non-damaging surface. Be sure
amp is unplugged.
• Unscrew and remove back panel.
• Install power tubes. Alignment pin protruding from
center of tube MUST align with hole in tube socket - pin
has ridge that MUST align with groove in socket hole. Push
tubes in firmly.
• Re-mount back panel.
POWER
UP AMP
- Plug in amp. Turn VOL all the way down. Make sure speaker
is connected to speaker jack. Turn amp on. Amp is now ready
to use.
READ ENTIRE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING! - Please read manual carefully to
achieve maximum performance and maintain safe operation
of your amp.
FRONT
CONTROL PANEL
POWER - Powers amp. WARNING:
Always have a speaker connected to the amp before turning
on, otherwise serious damage could occur to amp! VOL should
be turned all the way down before turning amp on or off.
Leave amp on during short break periods, simply turn off
the volume on your guitar or amp.
STANDBY
- Introduces high voltage to the power tubes. When turning
amp ON use POWER switch first, wait 1-5 minutes, then turn
on STANDBY switch. When turning amp OFF use STANDBY switch
first, wait 1-5 minutes, then turn off POWER switch. Leave
both switches on during short break periods, simply turn
off the volume on your guitar or amp.
SCHIZO
- Can be switched while amp is on.
GAIN
- Controls the amount of overdrive. Higher settings produce
more distortion, lower settings produce a cleaner sound.
GAIN will affect the volume level, but this can be adjusted
with the VOL control.
VOL
- Controls the overall volume. For the cleanest possible
sound set VOL to maximum and use the GAIN control as your
volume control.
TREB
- Controls treble frequencies. TREB control is more responsive
when the MID control is at lower settings.
MID - Controls midrange frequencies. Higher settings produce
a harder sound with more clarity. Lower settings produce
a softer more transparent sound.
BASS
- Controls bass frequencies. To maintain clarity, BASS should
be reduced when playing at higher volumes, using an extension
cabinet, or using a guitar with humbucker pickups.
PRES
- Controls frequencies above the TREB frequencies. Controls
the amount of "chime" and "sparkle".
REV
- Controls the amount of reverb. Higher settings will introduce
some hum.
REAR
CONTROL PANEL
20-60
WATT SWITCH - Selectable output wattage. 20 watt
allows amp to overdrive at a lower volume, 60 watt allows
for maximum clean sound and increases bass response. Can
be switched while amp is on.
EFFECTS
LOOP - (passive loop: 0 db cut/boost) For use with
rackmount style effects units. Run instrument cable from
SEND to input of effects unit. Then run second instrument
cable from output of effects unit into RETURN. Note: Some
effects may operate better when used in the front panel
input.
EFFECTS
SEND - (to second amp) - Run instrument cable from
SEND of first amp into RETURN of second amp. First amp will
control both amps, using the power section of the second
amp in addition to the first amp. Only the presence and
wattage controls on the second amp will be operational.
FUSE
- Unplug amp when replacing fuse. Use fuse type shown only.
Use FAST BLO fuse only. NEVER replace with higher amp fuse.
If fuse fails repeatedly, amp may require new power tubes
or servicing.
SPEAKER
OUTPUTS
•
ONLY use SPEAKER cable (16 gauge or thicker recommended).
Use of instrument cable will damage amp.
• Ohm rating of speaker or cabinet MUST MATCH output
jack used. 112 combo speaker is 8 ohm.
• Cabinets with different ohm ratings can be used at
the same time, as long as the ohm rating of each cabinet
matches the ohm rating of each jack.
• When using two cabinets that have the same ohm rating,
a Y adapter (see reverendguitars.com) must be used to run
both cabinets into one jack. Total ohm rating will then
equal half of one cabinet (example: two 8 ohm cabinets will
equal 4 ohms, so use the 4 ohm jack with a Y adapter).
• Extension cabinets are available from Reverend and
are recommended to increase volume, bass response and clean
headroom.
TUBES
CAUTION!
Tube surfaces very hot! Always shut off amp and allow tubes
to cool before handling!
PRE-AMP
TUBES - (the
four small tubes) Use 12AX7 type only. Replace when noisy
or malfunctioning. Tubes are available from Reverend.
1st
PRE-AMP TUBE -
This
is the tube farthest to the right when facing the back of
the amp. 12AX7 is stock, however a 12AT7 tube may be substituted
for more clean headroom.
POWER
TUBES - (the
two large tubes) Use 6L6 type ONLY. Replace when amp sounds
too soft, lacks clarity and volume, or if tubes are noisy
or malfunctioning. Tubes are available from Reverend.
BIASING
- For
maximum performance amp should be biased by a qualified
technician when installing new power tubes. Re-bias may
not be required if replacing tubes with identical brand
and rating as old tubes. However, bias setting can drift
and should be checked periodically.
IMPORTANT
NOTES:
Hum
- Some
hum is normal when the VOL or REV is over 50%. This will
be noticeable in a small quiet room. However, excessive
hum can be caused by electronic devices located near the
amp or on the same circuit such as fridges, fluorescent
lights, computers, light dimmers, aquarium pumps, etc. Hum
can vary with different outlets, rooms or buildings.
Reverb
Tank - The
reverb tank should NOT be mounted tight to the cabinet.
A small amount of freeplay is required to prevent vibration
feedback.
SAMPLE SETTINGS:
•
Settings are recommended for combo amp with wattage switch
in high position. Low wattage position may require increased
BASS.
• Use with extension cabinet may require increased
TREB and reduced BASS.
• Use at higher volume or with humbucker pickups may
require reduced BASS to maintain clarity.
• Sample settings are intended as close approximations,
not exact duplications of the classic tones listed.
