Bandmaster Deluxe VM Head - Guitar amp FENDER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Bandmaster Deluxe VM Head FENDER

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip- over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged 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.

15) To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply

cord plug from the AC receptacle.

16) The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

17) WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain

18) Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

19) Maintain at least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of unobstructed air space behind the unit to allow for

proper ventilation and cooling of the unit.

20) CAUTION – For rack mounted power amplifiers, keep all wiring and materials away from

the sides of the unit and allow the unit to cool down for 2 minutes before pulling from a rack enclosure.

21) Amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are capable of producing very high sound pressure levels

which may cause temporary or permanent hearing damage. Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use.

22) FCC Part 15 Compliance Statement (for digital products, as applicable) - Part 15.21: Changes

or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

23) WARNING – To maintain product safety, products with internal or external (battery pack)

batteries: •Batteries and/or the product in which they are installed, shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. •There may be a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly connected/replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery specified in the instructions or on the product.

Vintage Modified Amplifiers Fender tube amps are considered the most treasured guitar amplifiers of all time, and popular models like the Showman® and Band-Master™, the first professional tube heads on the market, are collectors’ items today. The Band-Master VM amplifier takes the desirable mid- powered tube head concept to “Vintage Modified” performance by combining a real tube amp with a complement of essential effects. The 40-Watt tube platform provides a foundation of great tone to build on, and the versatile tube preamp offers a wide range of tone & gain settings from subtle to aggressive. An all-new high quality DSP platform adds Reverb, Chorus/Vibrato, and Delay effects with the convenience and “tweakability” of standard stomp boxes, without the need for extra cables or power supplies. The Band-Master VM amp (combined with its companion 212VM enclosure) is the perfect head + cabinet rig for onstage versatility and great Fender tone. Fender tube combos are considered the most treasured guitar amplifiers of all time, and popular models like the Deluxe Reverb® and Hot Rod Deluxe™ are easily as desirable now as when they were first introduced. Countless guitarists reach for some version of a Fender Deluxe amp when they do a session or a gig, thanks to its perfectly-sized 1-12 combo portability, ease of use, and great tone. The Deluxe VM amplifier takes the sought-after Deluxe formula into a new era of “Vintage Modified” performance by combining a real tube amp with a complement of essential effects. The 40-Watt tube platform provides a foundation of great tone to build on, and the versatile tube preamp offers a wide range of tone & gain settings from subtle to aggressive. An all-new high quality DSP platform adds Reverb, Chorus/Vibrato, and Delay effects with the convenience and “tweakability” of standard stomp boxes, without the need for extra cables or power supplies. The Deluxe VM amp is the perfect grab-and-go rig for club dates, weekend jams…any situation that calls for a portable, easy to use, great sounding combo. Features include:

• Two 12AX7 preamp tubes (one for preamp distortion, one for phase inverter)

• 12 inch Celestion® G12P80 speaker (Deluxe only)

• World-standard Fender clean channel with dedicated pre-gain tone controls

• Drive channel with dedicated post-gain EQ for versatile tube distortion shaping, useful for styles from blues to hard rock

• Digital Fender Reverb with level control

• Chorus/Vibrato with controls for rate, depth, and mix

• “Tape emulation” Delay with controls for delay time, repeat, and mix

• Effects loop for use with outboard effects

• Two 8 Ohm speaker outputs

• 4 button footswitch included for selecting Channel, Reverb, Delay, and Chorus/Vibrato

• Designed in Scottsdale, AZ., USA. Built in our factory in Ensenada, Mexico 5 year warranty (US and Canada, other territories may vary) The World's Most Popular Instrument Amplifiers... Since 1946fender.com

Front Panel Your new Fender® amplifier comes equipped with the highest quality tubes available, sourced from various manufacturers all over the world. Because of occasional irregularities in supply, the specific tube type used in each amplifier is subject to change without notice. When replacing output tubes, please note the specific tube markings on the original tubes factory supplied with your amplifier. For example, 6L6 output tube types used by Fender include, but are not limited to: 6L6GC; 6L6WXT; 6L6C; 6L6GE; etc. The installation of a different type may require significant adjustment by a qualified technician to avoid reduction in performance and tube life. Additionally, Groove Tubes™ sorts and tests many of our output tubes, and paints them with a color-coded label. If your amp came supplied with, for example, White-labeled 6L6WXT tubes, then a new set of White 6L6WXT tubes will be the perfect direct replacement. If you have questions or concerns, contact your Fender dealer or authorized service center. Tube locations left to right at rear: Vacuum Tubes

A. INPUT — Plug your guitar in here. B. VOLUME — Adjusts the loudness of the Clean channel. C. TREBLE / BASS — Adjusts the tone character of the Clean channel. D. DRIVE

— Selects the Drive channel, as indicated by the LED. E. GAIN — Adjusts the distortion level of the Drive channel. F. VOLUME — Use together with the Gain {E} knob to control the loudness of the Drive channel. G. TREBLE / MID / BASS — Adjusts the tone character of the Drive channel. H. REVERB

— Adjusts the level of the Reverb effect.

I. EFFECTS ADJUST — Press to adjust either Chorus or Delay

using the Time/Rate, Mix and Depth knobs. NOTE: You must turn to activate the Time/Rate, Mix and Depth knobs after you switch between effects, otherwise the knob positions will not show the actual settings for the newly selected effect.

Delay: Adjusts the interval between delayed repeats. Chorus: Adjusts the speed of the chorus sweep. K. DELAY

— Press to activate the Delay effect, as indicated by the LED. L. MIX — Adjusts the level of the Delay and Chorus effects. The Chorus effect in the VM amplifier will deliver a chorus effect with Mix set near the center of its range, or a true pitch- shifting vibrato effect with Mix set to "10." M. CHORUS

— Press to activate the Chorus/Vibrato effect, as indicated by the LED. N. DEPTH — Delay: Adjusts the number of delayed repeats. Chorus: Adjusts the intensity of the chorus/vibrato effect. O. POWER JEWEL — Indicates the amplifier is on. INPUT POWER 120V 60Hz 180W ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGEDE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE

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Footswitchable: You can activate this control remotely from the included 4-button footswitch!fender.com

Specifications Rear Panel P. POWER CORD SOCKET—Connect to a grounded A/C outlet using the supplied power cord, in accordance with the voltage and frequency ratings specified on the rear panel of your amplifier. Q. FUSE—Protects the amplifier from electrical faults. Replace a blown fuse only with the type and rating specified on the rear panel of your amplifier. R. POWER SWITCH—Turns the amplifier on-off as indicated by the front panel power jewel. S. STANDBY—Use standby during short intermissions, rather than switching the power off, to avoid the tube warm-up delay upon returning to play and to extend the life of the vacuum tubes. T. •MAIN SPEAKER (BANd-MASTER VM)—Plug-in connection for an (minimum) speaker. A speaker must always be connected at this jack when the amplifier is on to avoid damage to the amplifier.

• INTERNAL SPEAKER (dELUXE VM)—Plug-in connection for the Deluxe VM's internal speaker. A speaker must always be connected at this jack when the amplifier is on to avoid damage to the amplifier. U. EXTERNAL SPEAKER—Plug-in connection for a second speaker.

V. FOOTSWITCH—Plug-in connection for the (included) -button

4-button, VM Series (P/N

DIMENSIONS (Band-Master): Height: 9.875 in (25.08 cm) Width: 24.125 in (61.28 cm) Depth: 9.31 in (23.65 cm) DIMENSIONS (Deluxe): Height: 16.875 in (42.86 cm) Width: 24.125 in (61.28 cm) Depth: 9.31 in (23.65 cm) WEIGHT: (Band-Master): 33 lb (14.97 kg) (Deluxe): 46 lb (20.87 kg) Product specifications are subject to change without notice.fender.com

Suggested Settings Note: Set Rate, Mix and Depth for the Chorus, then press EFFECTS ADJUST to set the knobs for the Delay setting. Note: Set Rate, Mix and Depth for the Chorus, then press EFFECTS ADJUST to set the knobs for the Delay setting.fender.com

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