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1. e 0 0 AMPLIFICATION Amplification for the Discriminating Musician Spring Thing Tube Reverb User Guide ValveTrain Amplification LLC 31615 Long Acres Drive Unit 102 Sorrento FL 32776 407 886 7656 www valvetrainamps com sales valvetrainamps com Table of Contents SD TANNA NUL Soa es see facie Sey sae dee tu sae ono sagen teas cated om ea oan ee ea eae 3 IGEN S STAC Cl is 8 Je recess tid oatesesnpsed peas gn seteud eee e e a EEE EEE ISS 3 Operating The SpringThing ssssseeeeeeessssssereereessssssserrrersssssserrerereessssserrreesssssseet 4 Se 5 Technical EE 6 Warranty Information casscciesssasiassandcci everest sanavednctecysassaad dasevaaaysasoasayadnsda de caseaaaysassanavads 6 Hardwood leegen deet ege edd eet deiert 6 ValveTrain Amplification Page 2 SpringThing User Manual Thank You We would first and foremost like to thank you for purchasing your amplifier from ValveTrain Amplification Your selection means a great deal to us Just so you know where we stand on things We are committed to providing the most discriminating guitarists in the universe the best possible products in amplification We build a limited portfolio of hand wired amplifiers based off the most sought after circuits in history using the best parts available Getting Started There are several things you should know to get started with your new amplifier There are no user serviceable items inside the chassis of this
2. amplifier For your own safety contact us directly or take it to a qualified technician ValveTrain Amplification is not responsible for your safety when using this device We give you these basics to protect you and well as ourselves Use Common Sense Do not use the amplifier or leave it plugged in when it is exposed to liquids This includes rain water soft drinks and beer Do not change tubes or fuses without first unplugging the amplifier Use the correct replacement fuse in the event that it needs to be changed Tubes can get extremely hot when the amplifier is in use Please keep your children away from them along with anyone else They will get severely burned if they come in contact with the tubes when the amplifier is in operation or recently powered off Do not use the amplifier when it is near drapery furnishings paper or anything else flammable The heat from the tubes may possibly cause them to ignite Maintain at least 6 inches of space around the unit while it is in operation Instrument amplifiers by nature are intended to get loud Respect your hearing and the hearing of others Permanent damage may result This amplifier comes with a grounded power cord 3 prong Do not alter this and always make sure the unit is connected to properly grounded power of the correct voltage United States 120VAC Never run the amplifier without speaker s connected You may cause major damage not under warranty by the way to
3. the amplifier We ve tried to do our part you do yours Don t take chances ValveTrain Amplification Page 3 SpringThing User Manual Operating the SpringThing The control panel of the Spring Thing looks like this pay ges FS mp dei 10 Dsg eg s Valvetrain Amplification LLC Made in U S A It s really pretty simple to use The unit is designed to be versatile The controls will allow for just a hint of ambiance all the way to downtown Surf City There are 2 voicing controls on the amp 1 Dwell Controls the overall delay depth of the reverb signal This control sets the gain of the tube that drives the tank 2 Mix Controls the overall amount of reverb wet signal that is blended in with the basic dry guitar signal The other items on the control panel are In Jack This takes an instrument or line level signal Out Jack This provides the blended signal to go to the amplifier Power Indicator Light Main Power Switch it Items to Consider 1 After activating the power switch WAIT AT LEAST 30 SECONDS The power tubes in this unit need a little time to warm up You could shorten the life of the tubes by rushing things Under the back panel of the Spring Thing there is a jack for the remote foot switch if desired Always use a shielded instrument cable to connect the footswitch to the Spring Thing ValveTrain Amplification Page 4 SpringThing User Manual Samp
4. le Settings These are some ideas where to start However your mileage may vary We have found that running both controls above 7 at that same time may produce unpleasant results C in II 1 10 SpringT hing Valvetrain Amplification LLC Made in U S A Ambiance DWELL MIX POWER 5 6 5 6 ON out 4 4 7 CO 2 9 9 in II 1 10 SpringT hing Valvetrain Amplification LLC Made in U S A Church Medium Room POWER DWELL de ob O 1 210 1 19 S pringT hing Om Valvetrain Amplification LLC Made in U S A Cathederal Large Room DWELL Poy eh ER SP VW LOO 10 un S pringT hing a Om Valvetrain Amplification LLC Made in U S A Surf City ValveTrain Amplification Page 5 SpringThing User Manual Technical Info Power Requirement 120 Volts A C Alternating Current Grounded Outlet Tube Order Numbered 1 and 2 from RIGHT to LEFT as you look at the back of the unit Tubes Sovtek 12AX7WC This tube is in position 1 6V6GT This tube is in position 2 Warranty Information Please be sure you understand the information on this page we do our best but we ve got to have a few rules Our Warranty We stand behind our products We warrant our products to the original purchaser for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase If you send us the registration card within 30 days of purchase proof of purchase required we will extend the warran
5. ty 1 additional year The warranty covers parts and labor for our workmanship and all components except transformers tubes and speakers which are covered for 60 days For warranty service send us the amp and we ll fix it You pay the shipping costs both ways If the amp has been modified abused or repaired by someone else the warranty is void Any abused or damaged items are not eligible for warranty claims Hardwood Cabinet Care If your unit comes with one of our hardwood cabinets the care of it is just what you would expect to do for a fine piece of had crafted furniture because that s exactly what it is The finish on the cabinet is hand rubbed nitro cellulose lacquer You can use paste waxes spray waxes or any other top quality furniture polish We also recommend the Fender Instrument Care kit from Meguiar s Use a soft cloth and follow the instructions on whatever product you choose We do recommend keeping any of these products away from the control panel Getting wax in the switches and controls is not a good thing ValveTrain Amplification Page 6 SpringThing User Manual
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