L5T-112
The Dark Art: In an age where guitar players have developed an unhealthy fascination with pre-amp distortion, the fabled sound of a tube power amp being pushed hard has almost passed into history. Until now that is! The L5T-112’s 5W Class A Single Ended output stage oozes classic, warm tube tones: The harder you drive it, the better it sounds. Plus with enough gain for contemporary tones, it also has a mean, spiteful side to it as well – making it ideal for any style of playing.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS CLEAN VOLUME INPUT LO 4 5 3 4 7 8 1 9 0 10 DRIVE VOLUME DRIVE 6 2 HI BRIGHT 5 4 6 3 7 2 5 3 9 0 10 8 1 9 0 BASS 4 7 8 2 1 DRIVE 6 10 5 MIDDLE 4 6 3 7 2 5 3 7 8 2 1 9 0 10 TREBLE 4 6 5 3 9 0 10 4 7 8 2 1 REVERB 6 5 3 7 8 2 1 9 0 10 RUN TONE 4 6 5 6 3 7 8 2 1 9 0 10 8 1 9 0 10 STANDBY HI INPUT: ‘Hi’ stands for high gain.
Setting a high level on the Drive control and a low setting on the Drive Volume will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone, with the ability to again drive the output tubes at higher Drive volume settings. Having set the Drive and Drive Volume controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and tone controls for lots of other cool sounds. Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by using only your guitar controls, playing weight and style.
REAR PANEL CONTROLS 8 L Z B1 2 3 4 6 POWER INLET SOCKET: Connect to your power source. Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country! POWER FUSE: This drawer contains the main safety fuse for the unit. The fuse protects the AC power to the amplifier. USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING OF FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL.
FX LOOP: FX RETURN: Mono jack socket for the connection of the output of an external FX unit. This can also be used as a slave in for the power amp. As the FX Loop is an insert type, this will mute the preamp signal. FX LOOP SWITCH: Selects the FX Loop mode of operation: -10dBu - For connection of FX units with a -10dBu nominal output level. As this is intended for devices with a lower output level, this switch increases the gain of the FX Loop by 10dB.
TUBE AMPLIFIER SURVIVAL TIPS 8 • Tube amplifiers; generally sound much warmer/sweeter than solid state transistor amplifiers but they also need a little more respect due to the fragile glass tubes themselves. The L5T-112 uses top quality tubes, three 12AX7 preamp tubes, and an EL84 output tube which should give you years of trouble free service, however like all tube amps; it is important to treat it with a certain amount of care.
Wait until all system parts have stabilised; usually a couple of seconds. Similarly when turning off your system always turn down the Volume controls on your guitar amplifier and then turn off its power before turning off other equipment. Cables: never use shielded or microphone cable for any speaker connections as this will not be substantial enough to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to your amplifier system.
QUICK START SETTINGS - suggestions only, experiment! CLEAN VOLUME INPUT 4 LO 5 3 4 9 0 ON 10 4 6 5 0 MIDDLE 4 6 3 5 0 10 5 0 10 5 3 0 10 5 6 3 7 7 8 2 1 9 RUN TONE 4 6 8 2 1 9 4 7 8 2 1 REVERB 6 3 7 8 2 9 TREBLE 4 6 3 7 1 9 0 10 5 2 8 1 9 BASS 4 7 8 2 1 DRIVE 6 3 7 2 8 1 5 3 7 DRIVE VOLUME DRIVE 6 2 HI BRIGHT 0 10 8 1 9 9 0 10 STANDBY 10 OFF CLEAN VOLUME INPUT 4 LO 5 BRIGHT 4 6 3 9 0 10 4 6 ON 5 DRIVE
CLEAN VOLUME INPUT 4 LO 5 3 4 0 0 4 LO 5 BRIGHT 4 6 3 0 CLEAN VOLUME INPUT 4 LO 5 BRIGHT 4 6 3 0 CLEAN VOLUME INPUT LO 4 5 4 3 7 8 1 9 0 10 5 3 7 2 5 3 9 0 10 8 1 9 0 BASS 4 7 8 2 1 DRIVE 6 10 5 MIDDLE 4 6 3 7 2 5 3 1 9 0 10 5 3 1 9 0 10 9 0 10 8 9 0 10 5 3 7 5 RUN 6 3 7 8 2 1 9 0 10 STANDBY 10 TONE 4 6 8 2 1 7 1 9 4 7 8 2 RUN 6 8 2 REVERB 6 5 3 7 0 10 STANDBY 10 TONE 4 6 1 TREBLE 7 8 2 5 3 9
SAMPLE SYSTEMS L5T-112 CONNECTIONS SET TO 8 OHMS L Z B1 2 3 4 SET TO 4 OHMS L Z B1 2 3 4 L5T-112 WITH EXTENTION CABINET & FX P O W E R TO T H E M U S I C 12 Input Output FX Controller
SPECIFICATIONS Mains Fuse (~100, ~110>120V = T500MA L 250V) (~220V>240V = T250mA L 250V) HT Fuse T100mA L 25V Power Consumption 50W Output Power Rating 5W Loudspeaker Celestion G12H 12" Driver Features FX Loop: Insert type (Minimum 8 Ohm Impedance) Pure Parallel Single Ended Class A Valve tone. Oversized power supplies and output transformers for that big powerful sound and long term reliability.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions safe. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Intended to alert the user to the presence of high ‘Dangerous Voltage’ within the products enclosure that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock - DO NOT OPEN. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
