GT15/15R
Guitar Amplifier
User’s Guide
GT15/15R Guitar Amplifier
The Front Panel:
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1: INPUT: Use this jack to connect your guitar
to the amplifier by means of a shielded instru-
ment cable.
10: CD INPUT: Use these RCA jacks to connect
the output from a CD player or tape deck to the
amplifier. The signal at these jacks is combined
into a mono signal which is sent to the internal
power amp circuit. Use the CD or tape player’s
output level control to adjust the signal for the
proper mix with your guitar.
SOLO CHANNEL: A high gain channel giving
you sounds from a slight edge to serious over-
drive.
2: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount
11: HEADPHONES: Use this jack to connect
headphones to the amplifier. The internal
speaker is disconnected when headphones are
used.
of distortion for the Solo channel.
3: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output
level of the Solo channel.
4: SOLO/CLEAN: Use this switch to select the
Solo or Clean channel. With the switch in the
out position, the Clean channel is selected.
When the switch is depressed, the Solo chan-
nel is selected.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to your
hearing, do not use headphones for extended
periods of time at extremely loud levels.
12: SPEAKER: Use this jack to connect the
amplifier to an external speaker. The internal
speaker is disconnected when this jack is used.
The impedance of the external speaker must be
4 ohms or greater.
CLEAN CHANNEL: A normal gain channel
designed to give you crystal clear sounds to
medium distortion.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use headphones in
the Speaker jack! Permanent hearing damage
could result!
5: VOL: Use this control to adjust the output
level of the Clean channel.
6: LOW: Use this control to adjust the low fre-
quency level of the amplifier.
13: POWER: Use this switch to turn the ampli-
fier on (top of the switch depressed) and off
(bottom of the switch depressed). The switch
illuminates when the amplifier is turned on.
7: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange
frequency level of the amplifier.
8: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high fre-
quency level of the amplifier.
14: POWER CORD (rear panel, not shown):
The grounded power cord should only be
plugged into a grounded power outlet that
meets all applicable electrical codes and is
compatible with the voltage, power, and fre-
quency requirements stated on the rear panel.
Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground
connection.
9. REV LEVEL (GT15R only): Use this control
to adjust the level of reverb effect.
GT15/15R Guitar Amplifier
GT15/15R TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Output Power Rating
Gain
12W RMS @ 5% THD, 4Ω, 120 VAC
Solo Ch
86dB +/-6dB @ 1kHz
46dB +/-6dB @ 1kHz
Clean Ch
CD Input
26dB +/-2dB
Maximum Input Signal Accepted
Tone Controls
2.2 volts RMS min. @ 400Hz
Low
Mid
25dB range @ 80Hz
19dB range @ 900Hz
23dB range @ 5kHz
High
Signal To Noise Ratio
Solo Ch
>50dB
>65dB
Clean Ch
Speaker Size and Rating
Power Requirements
8” Crate Custom Design 4 ohm
120 VAC, 60Hz, 30VA
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA
Size and Weight
13” H x 13-5/8” W x 8-1/4” D, 15 lbs.
The GT15/15R is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.
Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.
Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications
and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Declaration Of Conformity
#27, Effective 01-01-2001
Manufacturer’s Name:
Production Facility:
SLM Electronics
11880 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA
700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, AR 72687, USA
1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Production Facility:
Shipping Facility:
Office Facility:
Product Type:
Audio Amplifier
Complies with the following Standards:
Safety:
EMC:
EN60065, E60065, C22.2, UL6500 and/or UL813
Directive 89/336/EEC, EN55103, EN55013, EN61000,
and/or FCC 47CFR 15B clA
Supplementary information provided by:
SLM Electronics - R & D Engineering
1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, MO 63146, USA
Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175
@2002 SLM Electronics, a division of St. Louis Music, Inc • 1400 Ferguson Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63133
47-447-04 • 052703
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