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The ENGL SOVEREIGN 100 is on the cutting edge of modern guitar technology, it boasts a number of efficient features and operating modes: three channels, Clean, Crunch and Lead equipped with three Gain controls and a several Sound pushbuttons. Clean channel settings are variable from crystal-clear clean rhythm tone to loud high-gain tone ideal for clean soloing. The other main channel delivers an abundance of crunch tones through to blistering hi-gain Lead tones.
The last page contains a front- and backpanel illustration! FRONT PANEL 1 GAIN .............................................................................................................................TIP Input sensitivity control for the Clean channel. 1 2 BRIGHT (Lo/Hi) ............................................................................................................
14 LEAD Controls the amount of distortion in the LEAD mode; the GAIN (12) and LEAD controls are used to define the relationship between the Crunch and Lead signals. CAUTION: Extremely high gain and volume levels in the Crunch and Lead mode can produce strong feedback. Avoid feedback squeals, they lead to hearing loss and damaged speakers! 15 BASS ...........................................................................................................................
REAR PANEL 28 AC SOCKET Connect AC cord here ATTENTION: Ensure you use an intact AC cord with an insulated plug only! Before you power the amp up, ensure the voltage value printed beside the AC socket corresponds to the available current. 29 AC FUSE BOX Contains mains fuse (rear chamber) and spare fuse (front chamber) NOTE: Ensure replacement fuses bear identical ratings (refer to the table)! 30 FOOTSWITCH: CHANNEL; CRUNCH/LEAD ............................................................
37 POWER TUBE FUSE Fuse (refer to the description of the E.C.S. on page 10) for the left power tube (the far left tube when viewed from the rear of the chassis); the LED above the fuse illuminates when this fuse is blown. Replacement fuses (160 mAM) are located at the housing´s rear panel. 38 POWER TUBE FUSE Fuse for the second power tube (second from left); the LED above the fuse illuminates when this fuse is blown. Replacement fuses (160 mAM) are located at the housing´s rear panel.
TIP 1 GAIN settings depend on what type of pickups are installed in your guitar. The recommended setting for humbuckers or active pickups lies between the 11 and 2 o’clock positions, and 1 to 4 o’clock for single coils, for a pure clean response. More over increased gain will produce a touch of overdrive in the preamp. If your pickups are of the ultra-high output variety ( > 1V or 0dB ) you may have to back off the guitar’s volume to achieve a truly clean tone.
TIP 9 The LINE OUT’s output level is influenced by the following factors: By the input level (GAIN), the VOLUME control settings for the various channels, to some degree by voicing control settings, and by the MASTER volume level. First dial in the desired sound combination at the front panel. Then adjust levels at FX devices or signal processors (if connected). Now use the LEVEL control to adjust the LINE level. The LINE output is not overloaded until the OVERLOAD LED illuminates brightly and continuously.
Technical Data Rated power: 100 W Power Outlet Impedances : 4, 8 and 16 ohms Minimum Input level: - 43 dB Maximum Input Level: - 3 dB Effects loop: - 10 dB (average), - 3 dB (max.) + 3 dB (max.) + 3 dB (at 1kHz!) SEND RETURN LINE output: Levels are based on 0db => 1 V eff, measured at 1kHz. Tubes: V1 -> ECC83/7025 F.Q.
1 2 3 GAIN BRIGHT GAIN 4 5 6 7 8 BASS MIDDLE TREBLE REVERB 9 10 CLEAN VOL. CLEAN BOOST MID SHIFT BASS LEAD MIDDLE TREBLE REVERB FRONT PANEL SOVEREIGN 100 CHANNEL CRUNCH VOL. LEAD VOL.
