Ladner G-1 Owner's Manual

Summary of G-1

  • Page 1

    Model g-1 owner’s manual … respect for the past with insight to the future.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 2 of 14 table of contents introduction.......................................................... 3 front panel ............................................................. 4 rear panel ................................................................ 7 ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 3 of 14 introduction generations of amplifiers have ushered sounds that are unmistakable and powerful. From early amplifiers of fender and marshall to the modern amplifiers of mesa/boogie and two rock, there has been a lot of magic trapped within the tu...

  • Page 4: Front Panel

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 4 of 14 front panel 1 - input - ¼” jack that delivers the signal from the guitar to the first stage of gain in the amplifier. 2 - gain - controls the level of the first gain stage, and is very important down the line with response to the tone stack and ...

  • Page 5

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 5 of 14 amplifier respond in the traditional fashion. The alternate position brings a flatter response, which can benefit certain instruments ( such as lap-steel, pedal steel, electric violin, etc… ). The alternate tone stack also works great for the ja...

  • Page 6: Precedence When Connected.

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 6 of 14 tighten and produce a more detailed bottom sound if desired. 9 – od level – sets the output level of the overdrive channel. It provides a way to balance the overdrive signal to the clean signal for a balanced sound or even a boost or cut within ...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 7 of 14 13 – master – controls the over all volume and output of the amplifier. 12 – play/standby/off – an all-inclusive function control - go from off/standby/on, with one switch. Rear panel 1 – fuse- 3amp 250v agc fuse. 2 - ac power – an iec standard ...

  • Page 8: Note:

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 8 of 14 produces more high-end sparkle. The presence control is very functional and powerful to the overall tone and has more range than most conventional amplifiers. 4 - footswitch – connection for the channel selection footswitch, a standard trs or ti...

  • Page 9: “Play” Mode.

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 9 of 14 6 – slave output - ¼” jack to deliver signal to a console or to facilitate “re-amping”. 7 – speaker out - ¼” jack to deliver signal to a speaker cabinet. 8 – zout - impedance selector 4,8,16 ohm – avoid changing this selector with the unit in th...

  • Page 10: Tube Placement

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 10 of 14 tube placement v1-v4: 12ax7 v5-v8: 6l6 v1: input stage (mullard 12ax7a) v2: tone v3: overdrive (12ax7lps) v4: phase inverter (12ax7lps) v5-v8: output (6l6 wxt+) caution : tubes are hot when in use, and for a while after the unit has been turned...

  • Page 11: Warranty

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 11 of 14 warranty all ladner amplifiers sold by authorized ladner dealers are warranted by ladner engineering group to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years* on parts and three (3) ye...

  • Page 12: Always Turn Power Off

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 12 of 14 always turn power off when changing or replacing tubes safety information do not expose this amplifier to moisture or water (i.E. Avoid dropping into swimming pools, most lakes, water ways or use during times of excessive storm surge)** or extr...

  • Page 13: This Amplifier Produces

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 13 of 14 this amplifier produces extreme sound volumes and can cause permanet hearing damage , handle with care. This means you! Common sense is a valuable tool, so use it. Always have this amplifier serviced by a qualified service professional only!.

  • Page 14: Built G-1 Amplifier.

    Model g-1 guitar amplifier owner’s manual page 14 of 14 thank you for your purchase, and welcome to the ladner engineering family. We wish you many years of great tonal bliss with your hand- built g-1 amplifier. A toast to you and the future, andrew and d.C ladner.