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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the
HUGHES & KETTNER TUBE 50 / TUBE 100 guitar
amplifier!
Your Hughes & Kettner Tube Series amp is a direct descendant of
the most comprehensive all-tube head ever made, the revolutio-
nary new Hughes & Kettner TriAmp. The TUBE 50 and TUBE 100
incorporate key elements of the TriAmp design that make them
uncommonly versatile amps as well. A unique combination of all-
tube circuitry, a custom-designed Celestion RockDriver Pro spea-
ker, high-quality components and a power amp that clips harmoni-
cally (if desired, even at low volumes) is responsible for this amp's
impressive range of overtones and characteristic sounds.
As you investigate the tonal possibilities of your new amp and dis-
cover how quickly you can find precisely the tone you want, this
amp will soon become one of your most important sound-shaping
tools.
Take your time - keep this manual nearby - and discover for yours-
elf the vast potential of this amp.
CHANNEL 1:
In MODE A, the preamp of your TUBE 50 / TUBE 100 delivers
classic clean sounds that range from fat staccato notes and crisp
chord work to the gentle breakup of vintage tube amps.
In AMP MODE B, the TUBE 50 / 100 delivers blues sounds a la
carte! This mode covers a broad spectrum of sounds from British
to American overdrive and is extraordinarily dynamic. The amp
becomes extremely responsive to the amount of attack you use,
and gives you additional control over the degree of overdrive via
your guitar's volume pot. At higher gain settings, the amp really
starts to „sing“ with a rich warm sustain, ideal for blues solos with
dramatic dynamics.
CHANNEL 2:
MODE A delivers classic, wide-open rock sounds. Switch to
MODE B to get a completely different tonal character - extreme
compression and sustain - in other words, the distinctive perfor-
mance characteristics of contemporary tube amps, ideal for
modern lead playing and heavy-duty power chord riffing.
REVERB:
The ACCUTRONICS ® 3-spring reverb is renowned for its excel-
lent sound quality and warm tone. In the signal chain, the reverb
section comes after the FX loop so you can use it for external
effects and still achieve a clean reverb sound. The reverb intensity
is not only infinitely variable but also adjusts itself automatically
when you switch channels, more for Channel 1, less for Channel
2. Reverb and the FX Loop can be switched via STAGEBOARD or
MIDI. (Details in Section 3.3.)
We wish you a great deal of enjoyment and success
with your new TUBE 50 / TUBE 100!
BEFORE POWERING UP
• Check that your local wall socket voltage and the amp's AC
power rating are identical before you plug the amp in.
• Ensure air can circulate around your amp's ventilation ducts.
• Make sure the amp sits securely on a stable platform where it is
not exposed to mechanical shocks or temperature extremes
which may damage the amp or endanger the safety of bystan-
ders.
• Hughes & Kettner is not liable for damages due to improper use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P. 2/3
INTRODUCTION P. 6
BEFORE POWERING UP
1.0 JACKS AND CONTROLS P. 7
2.0 STANDARD SETUP/
CABLE CONNECTIONS P.9
3.0 OPERATION P. 10
3.1 SELECTING SOUNDS
3.2 ADJUSTING GAIN AND VOLUME
3.3 ACTIVATING THE REVERB/FX LOOP
3.4 USING SIGNAL PROCESSORS P. 11
3.5 USING MIDI P. 12
4.0 REPLACING TUBES, SERVICE AND
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE P. 13
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING P. 14
6.0 TECHNICAL DATA P. 15