Operating
Instructions
Backline100
Guitar Amplifier
Operating Instructions 800RB
A WORD ABOUT OUR NEW AMPLIFIER
Over 20 years ago, Bob Gallien's first product, the 226A Guitar Amplifier was on the backline at Woodstock. It was the beginning of a long line of top quality guitar amplifiers whose reputation still holds strong today. Following in that tradition, the BackLine 100 combines time-honored features such as 3-spring reverb and passive equalization with GallienKrueger developments like GIVE technology, channel switching, and VCV recording compensation, to achieve a perfect blend of vintage and modern technologies.
GIVE (Gate Induced Valve Effect) is the culmination of Bob Gallien's twenty-five year pursuit - to optimize the superior qualities inherent in field effect devices for audio applications. Beginning in the '60s, while still an engineering student at Stanford, Bob began using field effect devices in the critical signal path areas of his amplifier designs. Each design since then has yielded new discoveries and improvements in the sound. The BackLine 100 has been developed around the latest and most comprehensive use of what we now call GIVE TECHNOLOGY. This design provides the smooth overdrive and even harmonic distortion characteristics common to vintage tube amplification without the hassles and expense of tube failures. The result is a punchy, warm clean sound, and a hot, out-front lead sound that gets the most out of your playing.
Integrated with GIVE are a host of intelligent features developed by Gallien-Krueger engineers that make the BackLine an ideal amp for the nineties. Input Shape, separate equalizers (with shift) for each channel, presence, and VCV filtering
combine to make the BackLine a sound monster. Add three channel operation, through the Lead 1/Lead 2 feature, and you get an amp that gives you anything you want, from clean, to crunch, to lead, and it will do it with virtually any guitar, and any speaker system.
VCV (Vintage Cabinet Voicing) has been a part of Gallien-Krueger amps for over ten years. Originally it was designed to make the 250ML sound big, even through its dual 6'' speakers. Now it is a selectable feature on the BackLine 100. So whether you are recording, using headphones, using a small speaker or a stack, you will always have that big sound.
Twenty-five years of continuous improvement are also apparent in the BackLine 100 power amp. Bob has perfected a constant current amplifier that interacts with the speaker to produce the low end "thump" and high end brilliance needed to put your guitar sound out front. In addition, the new power amp will integrate the output current to zero in the event of an output short. When the short is removed, the amp is ready to go again. You don't have to worry about an accidental short blowing your gig.
The dictionary defines Paragon as a model of perfection. That is the only fitting description for the speaker GallienKrueger designed for the BackLine 100. The 100 watt Paragon 12'' guitar speaker will keep its cool when you push it, and deliver a sound with all the warmth and tone you expect from GallienKrueger. The exceptional Paragon speaker is also available in a full line of speaker cabinets from Gallien-Krueger.
We are proud of the BackLine 100 and feel it has passed its final test with your purchase. This manual is intended to familiarize you with the operation and features of your new amplifier. If used properly, it should give you years of musical enjoyment and trouble-free service.
C A U T I O N S
•TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THESE UNITS TO RAIN, MOISTURE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT.
•IF SERVICE ON YOUR AMPLIFIER IS NECESSARY, PLEASE REFER TO A GK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE COVERS FROM THE AMPLIFIER OR SERVICE THE AMP YOUR SELF. LETHAL CONDITIONS EXIST INSIDE!
•FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.
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