Artist GUITARS TWEEDTONEV 5 Watt Valve Guitar Amp Instruction Manual

: October 27, 2023
: Artist GUITARS

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
FRONT PANEL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References
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TWEEDTONEV
MANUAL Artist GUITARS TWEEDTONEV 5 Watt Valve Guitar
Amp Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.
Keep this instruction manual.
Pay close attention to all the warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use near water.
Do not, under any circumstance, expose to any dripping or splashing liquid. Do not place items with liquids (such as vases, glasses or bottles of liquid) on top of the amp.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near anything that produces heat. This includes things such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other ampliﬁers.
Do not modify or change the AC plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Do not allow the power cable to be bent, pinched, walked on, or put in any such place where damage may occur.
Unplug the ampliﬁer during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Contact manufacturer or authorized repair technician when servicing is needed. Servicing is required when the ampliﬁer has been damaged in any way, such as power- upply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
No naked ﬂame sources, such as candles should be placed on or near the apparatus
If needed, lift ampliﬁer with care. Use a trolley as needed, but caution is advised to prevent the trolley tipping over.

“TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THE AMPLIFIER FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC WALL SOCKET”.
“WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS”.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin’ symbol is dis-played on the product, owner’s manual, battery. or battery package, it signifies that when you wish to dis-pose of this product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard this product. manual, package or battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in the correct manner will prevent harm to human health and potential dam-age to the environment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your locality. please contact your local administrative body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package.
This ampliﬁcation unit uses vacuum tubes to operate. Be aware that there are dangers involved with removal and damage to these tubes. They operate at a high voltage, roduce a large amount of excess heat and are made of glass. Breakage can result in lacerations from glass shards and danger of electrocution is present, even after ampliﬁer has been turned off. Do not attempt to remove or alter any internal wiring, as components like capacitors can result in electrocution, even after ampliﬁer has been| powered off.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to your new Artist TweedtoneV! This ampliﬁer is a great entry to the world of tube driven guitar ampliﬁers. Perfect for home practice, small performances, and recording, the TweedtoneV is a versatile ampliﬁer designed by the team at Artist Guitars.
If you want to learn more about Artist Guitars, head to our website!

AU: artistguitars.com.au
NZ: artistguitars.co.nz
UK: artistguitars.co.uk
US: artist-guitars.com

FEATURES

This ﬁve-watt valve amp is the perfect solution to low volume valve ampliﬁcation and is perfect for achieving that natural break up/overdrive valve amps are known for.
It features a master volume and a presence knob, so you can blend in more high mids and treble to your tone. This will give you that livelier and raspier sound and allow you to cut through the mix with clarity. It features a Boost switch for a little extra output boost, which comes in handy when using low output pickups (Boost) or when using high output pickups (Normal). The beauty of the TweedtoneV is in its simplicity and ergonomic design. Anyone can ﬂick this on and get a great tube amp tone, and it is very responsive to tweaking controls on the amp and your guitar.
The amp has a 5-watt RMS output through a high-performance Celestion G8C-15 Speaker.

FRONT PANEL

Input
This is where you plug in your guitar. One end of the lead goes into your guitar and the other end plugs in here.
Boost/Normal Switch
This allows you to switch between the two channels on the ampliﬁer.
The boost channel offers a slightly higher output, which is great when using lower output pickups. The boost channel is also great if you want to drive the amp and get some break-up/overdrive. The normal channel offers a slightly lower output, which is great for higher output pickups. The normal channel is also great for clean guitar tones.
Presence Control
The presence control allows you to adjust the tone of the guitar signal.
Turning the knob clockwise will boost your High-Mid and High-end frequencies, making your tone brighter and more “present”.
Volume Control
This knob controls the volume. Turn clockwise towards 10 to increase the volume.
Power Indicator Light
This light turns red when the amp is powered up.
Power Switch
This switch powers up the ampliﬁer.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Output Power : 5w(RMS)
Speaker: 1 x 8 inch, 8 Ohms Celestion G8C-15 Speaker
Valves:
• Power Valve: 1 x 6V6
• Preamp Valve: 1 x 12AX7

Control Functions:

Volume: Controls your main volume output
Presence: Boosts High Mid and High Frequencies
Boost/Normal Toggle Switch: Sets your output at normal or boosts, allows for easier break-up
Power: Turns the Amp On/Off

Power Consumption: 35W
Dimensions: 31.4cm x 34.1cm x 18.2cm
Power Plug: (See our blog post for more details)

AU & NZ: 240V with AU/NZ Plug
UK: 230V with UK plug (with a fuse in the plug)
USA: 120V with USA 3 pin plug

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a tube amp. Tube driven ampliﬁers generally take around 10 seconds to warm up before you hear any sound after they’re switched on.
Tubes are consumable. Over time, the tubes will wear out and will need to be replaced.
After amp is powered off, the sound will dissipate over a couple of seconds. The audio will not cut off immediately
The tubes will light up and generate heat. If you ever smell any burning smells or see any smoke, turn the ampliﬁer off immediately.
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us

Australia email: [email protected]
phone: 1300 489 816
New Zealand email: [email protected]
phone: 0800 025 467
United Kingdom
email: [email protected]
phone: 0 808 198 0084
United States
email: [email protected]
phone: 800 983 1047