Artist BSK20V2 20 Watt Battery Powered Amplifier Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- Artist
Table of Contents
Artist BSK20V2 20 Watt Battery Powered Amplifier
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 bot-tles 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 dam-aged in any way, such as power-supply 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 import-ant operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-ture accompanying the appliance.
- This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu-lated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing your new Artist BSK20! This amplifier is a great, 20 W
tilt back busking amplifier that is ideal for anyone wanting to take their
performances to the streets. It can be used for Acoustic, Electric, or even
Bass guitars. This is one of the many great value amps designed by the team at
Artist.
If you want to learn more about Artist Guitars, head to our website!
UK: artistguitars.co.uk
US: artist-guitars.com
AU: artistguitars.com.au
NZ: artistguitars.co.nz
FEATURES
- One of the latest amplifiers to come into our line of great value-for-money amplifiers, the BSK20 offers a lot. The perfect companion for the busking musician or for those still learning and needing an amp on the go. It fea-tures portability and sound versatility. With its built-in rechargeable battery (up to 8 hours battery life), this amplifier is ideal for street gigs, rehearsals, and lessons anywhere. Now with an improved high-quality 6.5″ woofer and a soft dome tweeter for greater clarity!
- It has a 20-Watt Output RMS through an 6.5 inch speaker and 1″ tweeter. It has a high input gain with a 3 band EQ for your instrument and a high/low input with a Level and Tone control for your mic. You’re also able to play along to your favourite backing tracks or music by connecting your audio device via Bluetooth. To top it all off, the amplifier has a built-in digi-tal reverb. It also features a headphone input for those times that you want to practice but need to be quiet.
- The BSK20 has 3 rubber feet on 3 sides to switch between the different operational positions. The amp can be powered either via an AC or DC Power supply.
- This amp is multi-purpose, and functions in a similar way to a PA system. If you want to use it for electric guitars, you may want to use it with a pedal that has amp simulation and cab/speaker emulation. That said, it can be used for acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass.
FRONT PANEL
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Channel 1 Input
This is where you plug in your guitar or microphone. The two inputs refer to the level of gain. The High input is useful if you want a louder, higher gain sound. The Low input is useful if you want a quieter sound. This input is normally used for Microphones. -
Channel 1 Level Control
This controls the volume of channel 1. Turn the knob clockwise towards 10 to increase the volume. -
Channel 1 Tone Control
This controls the tone of channel 1. Turning the knob will apply a filter to the channel, adding high frequency content to make the tone bright-er and more present. -
Bluetooth Control
This knob controls the Bluetooth Audio. When you turn it clockwise, It’ll activate Bluetooth on the amplifier, allowing for Bluetooth audio through a phone or computer. After the initial turn, the rest of the travel on the knob controls the volume of the Bluetooth audio. -
Reverb Channel Selector
This switch controls which channel has reverb. Pushed in, channel 1 has reverb, and when it’s clicked out again, channel 2 has reverb. -
Channel 2 Input
This is where you plug in your guitar for Channel 2. -
Channel 2 Gain Control
This knob controls the preamp gain for Channel 2. As you turn the knob clockwise, the gain will increase, resulting in a louder signal. When it gets closer to 10, there may be some slight break up or drive. -
Channel 2 Boost Switch
This switch adds a boost in volume to channel 2. This helps if you’re using an electric guitar and want a more overdriven sound. It also helps for guitars with lower output volume to really shine. -
Channel 2 Bass EQ Control
This knob controls the amount of low-end frequency in your guitar tone. As it’s turned clockwise towards 10, the amount of bass in the guitar tone will increase. If it’s set at 0, there will be less bass. -
Channel 2 Middle EQ Control
This knob controls the amount of mid-range frequencies in your guitar tone. As it’s turned clockwise towards 10, the amount of mid-range frequencies in the guitar tone will increase. If it’s set at 0, there will be less mid-range. -
Channel 2 Treble EQ Controll
This knob controls the amount of high-end frequency in your guitar tone. As it’s turned clockwise towards 10, the amount of treble in the guitar tone will increase. If it’s set at 0, there will be less treble. -
Channel 2 Level Control
This controls the volume of channel 2. Turn the knob clockwise towards 10 to increase the volume. -
Master Reverb Control
This knob controls the amount of reverb present in the output. This con-trols reverb for both channel 1 and 2, depending on which position the reverb channel selector switch is in. As the knob is turned clockwise towards 10, there will be more reverb in the guitar tone. -
AC/DC Power Selector
This switch is used to select whether the amplifier is powered by batteries or power from the wall socket. Use DC to use batteries,
and AC if it’s plugged into the wall. -
DC Power Input
This plug is for a 12V, Negative centre power supply that can be used to charge the internal battery. You can use a compatible 12V car char-ger that plugs into a cigarette lighter in your car. -
Headphone Output
You can plug headphones into this port with a ¼” connector to use headphones to hear the output from the guitar/microphone. -
Power Switch
This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. -
AC Power Lead Plug
This is where you plug in the AC Power lead included with the amplifier to use it powered by AC or to charge the internal battery.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Output RMS: 20 watts
Inputs:
- Instrument: 1/4 inch high input jack
- Mic: 1/4 inch low input and 1/4 inch high input
Speaker: High quality 6.5 inch speaker with 1 inch soft dome tweeter
Additional Features:
- Built-in Rechargeable Battery
- Bluetooth capabilities
- Built-in Reverb
- Headphone Output
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 amp is designed for buskers, but does not mean it cannot be used in other ways
- If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us and we will do all we can to assist you.
Australia
email: sales@artistguitars.com.au
phone: 1300 489 816
New Zealand
email: sales@artistguitars.co.nz
phone: 0800 025 467
United Kingdom
email: sales@artistguitars.co.uk
phone : 0 808 198 0084
United States
email: sales@artist-guitars.com
phone: 800 983 1047
References
- Artist Guitars – Artist Guitars US
- Buy Guitars Online | All Your Music Needs For Sale at Artist Guitars
- Artist Guitars – Artist Guitars UK
- Buy Guitars Online | All Your Music Needs For Sale at Artist Guitars
- Gruhn Guitars