Gallien-Krueger Legacy Combo Users Manual

Legacy Series Combo

Part No: 160-1050-A

OWNER’S MANUAL

Part No: 160-1050-A

LEGACY SERIES COMBOS

Congratulations!
Your purchase of a new Gallien-Krueger

amplifier is surely the result of much careful
consideration
Gallien-Krueger are pleased that you chose us,
and are determined that you will be a satisfied
customer. In choosing a GK amplifier, you now
own an amplifier with many unique features
which will allow you to create your own distinct
sound.

Introduction

To get the most out of your new purchase, please
take a few minutes to read through this manual.
If you are in a hurry, we suggest you at least read
through the Quick Start section before setting up
your new rig. This will help get you started and
give you a few quick tips, but is not a substitute
for reading the rest of the manual.

Your amplifier should have come with the
following items, please check the contents of the
box to ensure that you have everything.

Included with your Legacy Series Combo
Amplifier:

Power cord 1
Owner’s manual 1
One Button Foot Pedal 1
Foot Pedal Cable 1

If your amplifier did not come with all the items
listed, or if you encounter problems while setting
up your new equipment, please contact your local
dealer or GK as soon as possible.

For product registration, visit gallien-kruger.com.

Gallien-Krueger, Inc.
2234 Industrial Drive
Stockton, CA 95206
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
Internet: www.gallien-krueger.com
Email: [e-mail]

We wish you a lifetime of good playing and

on your part. For our part, we at

GK Philosophy

I have never seen the point in doing things
the way others have done them. I also have not
been very interested in following the latest fad.
I’m a Stanford educated engineer who worked
my way through school as a musician. Like all
musicians, I have lugged amplifiers up stairways
and into car trunks, always wondering why these
things had to be so heavy, bulky
handle.
As the principal innovator at GK, our
products reflect my attitudes and life
experiences. I don’t model my designs after
other manufacturers’ products. Instead, I
believe new and old problems are bestsolved with
new solutions. Having taken our own path, GK
products enjoy a unique, unmatched sound,
allowing you every opportunity to make an
original statement.
Having supported my products for over
thirty years, I have learned from the story they tell.
Gallien-Krueger is a reflection of that story, and
has a commitment to support that legacy. Just as
the products I created over thirty five years ago
are still telling their story, the products we create
today will be talking to us tomorrow.

We’ll be listening,

Robert Gallien
Founder and President

, and hard to

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Table Of Contents

Safety Instruction
Safety Information
Quick Start/Tech Talk
Front Panel Controls
Rear Panel Controls
Installation
Specications

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5
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*All Features and specications are subject to change without notice

Gallien-Krueger
2234 Industrial Drive
Stockton, CA 95206
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]

email: [e-mail]
internet: www.gallien-krueger.com

Warning!

This amplifier is capable of producing high sound

pressure levels. Continued exposure to high SPL’s can

cause damage to your hearing. Always set the volume at

a safe listening level or use hearing protection if the unit

is operated at higher levels.

Table of Contents

CAUTION:

WARNI NG:

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE TOP COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrow head
symbol, within the equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
‘dangerous voltage’ within the
product enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERTED.

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET POUSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to

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the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.

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tri m / voic e

com p / on

out / r elea se

dri ve / on

lev el / bod y

bas s / bump

lo- mid / co nt

hi- mid / hi cut

tre ble / pr es

mas ter /mut e

LEGACY SERIES COMBO

LE GA CY S E RI ES C OMB O

trim / voice

comp / on

Read First!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric Shock, do not
remove the grounding plug on the power
cord, or use any plug or extension cord
that does not have a grounding plug
provided. Make certain that the AC
outlet is properly grounded. Do not use
an adapter plug with this product

The Lightning ash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of non-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the apparatus’s

enclosure that may be of sucient 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 apparatus.

1. Read these instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the apparatus is operated.

2. Keep these instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be
kept for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings

All warnings on the apparatus and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions

All operating and use instructions should be
followed.

5. Water and moisture

Do not use this apparatus near water. For
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.

6. Cleaning

Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug this apparatus
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

7. Ventilation

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation
of the apparatus, and to prevent it from
overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed,

out / release

drive / on

level / body

sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. This
apparatus should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided.

8. Heat sources

Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampliers) that produce
heat.

9. Grounding or polarization

Do not defeat the safety purpose of t he 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 t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Power-cord protection

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. Attachments

Only use attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.

12. Place Carefully

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer, or sold
manufacturer, or sold with with the apparatus
the apparatus. When a cart When is
is used, use caution when moving caution when
moving the cart/apparatus us co cart
combination to avoid injury to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13. Nonuse periods

Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Servicing

Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself,
as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

15. Power sources

This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer

bass / bump

lo-mid / cont

hi-mid / hicut

treble / pres

master /mute

Important Safety Instructions!

or local power company. For product
intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operat ing
instructions.

16. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles, as this
can result in electrical shock.

17. Object and liquid entry

Never push objects of any kind into this
apparatus through openings, as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in re or electrical
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
apparatus.

18. Damage requiring service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualied service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled into, the product; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain or
water; or
d. The product does not operate normally
when following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualied technician to restore the
product to its normal operation; or
e. The product has been dropped or
damaged in any way; or

f. The product exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for
service.

19. Replacement parts

When replacement parts are needed, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specied by the manufacturer or thos e
that have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in re, electric shock or other hazards.

20. Safety check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this apparatus, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the
apparatus is in proper operating condition.

21. Wall or ceiling mount

The apparatus is not to be mounted to a
ceiling or wall in any way.

Safety Instructions

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Safety Information

Please read all enclosed safety precautions before
connecting or operating this product.

Verify Line Voltage and Amperage: Your
amplifier has been factory configured to use with
the line voltage 100-240Vac 50/60 Hz.

Earth Grounding Connection: To prevent
electric shock, do not remove the grounding plug
on the power cord, or use any plug or extension
cord that does not have a grounding plug
provided. Make certain that the AC outlet is
properly grounded as well. Do not use an adapter
plug with this product.

100-120 Volt/60Hz 15A circuit for USA and
Canada.

220-240 Volt/(50/60Hz) 10A circuit for UK
and Australia.

Safety Information

220-240 Volt/(50/60Hz) 10A circuit for
Europe.

100-120 Volt/50Hz 15A circuit for Japan.
220-240 Volt/50Hz 10A circuit for Korea.
Proper AC circuit for all other countries.

Connecting the amplifier to a line with
specifications other than indicated above can
create safety and fire hazard, and may damage the
amplifier. If you have any questions about the
voltage requirements for your specific model, or
about the line voltage in your area, contact your
dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Verify AC Circuit Capacity Before Use: The
high power output of your amplifier may require
heavy current draw under full load conditions. To
insure proper performance and avoid potential
safety hazards, we recommend connection to line
circuits with amperage specified “as above”.
Connecting to the same circuit used by other
heavy power devices, such as high wattage lights,
may cause circuit breakers to trip. It is always a
good idea to avoid using any audio equipment on
the same AC circuit as equipment with motors,
such as air conditioners or refrigerators. This will
lessen the possibility of power variation and
electrical start up noise affecting your sound.

Do Not Open the Amplifier Enclosure: There
are no user serviceable parts inside this product.
Opening the amplifier enclosure may present a
shock hazard. Modification to the product will
void your warranty. If liquid enters the unit, or
any metal object such as a paper clip accidentally
falls inside the enclosure, disconnect the unit from
the AC power source immediately and consult an
authorized service station.

Setup: To insure proper operation and to avoid
potential safety hazards, place the unit on a firm,
level surface. Do not plug or unplug the
instrument or speaker cable while the amplifier
power is on.

Heat & Ventilation: For proper ventilation,
make sure there is at least 8” or 20cm clearance at
the back of the unit. Avoid using in extremely hot
or cold locations and areas that are exposed to
direct sunlight or near heating equipment. Avoid
using in moist or high humidity areas.

USA: Indoor use only.
Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun

pistorasiaan
Denmark: “Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en
stikkontakt med jord, som giver forbindelse til
stikproppens jord.”

China: 在海拔高度 2000 米或更低和非热带位置仅用

AC Power Cord: To avoid safety hazards, use

only the power cord supplied with your unit. If a
replacement cord is needed, make certain to use a
standard IEC compliant cord. Damaged power
cords should be replaced immediately. When
setting up, make certain that the AC plug is easily
accessible. If you do not intend to use the
amplifier for a considerable length of time,
disconnect the plug from the AC mains socket.
Do not use an extension cord.

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Quick Start

The Legacy Combos are designed to be simple
to operate and all controls have a well defined
purpose. These directions will take you through
the basics and give you a good start for setting
up your sound.

Connect your speakers: Connect your
extension speaker cabinets to the
amplifier outputs marked SPEAKER
using a standard two conductor speakon
cable or Gallien-Krueger four conductor
speaker cable. Using the Load Impedance
switch, select the speaker load that
matches the total impedance of the
attached speaker cabinets.

Maximum recommended speaker
loads: One 4 Ohm, or Two 8 Ohm

cabinets.

Initial front panel control settings: Trim
knob to the full clockwise position. Drive,
Level and Master to full counter
clockwise position. All EQ and Edge
controls to the 12 o’clock position. Bump,
Contour, Presence and Mute to the down
position.

conventional, passive tone controls, turn
all tone and volume controls all the way
up.

Drive Settings: Place the Overdrive
switch to the up position. Turn the Drive
knob to the 12 o’clock position. Turn the
Level knob up as you play to the desired
volume. You can now experiment with
various Drive settings. *As Drive is
adjusted it may be necessary to adjust the
Level knob
to maintain consistent volume level.

Quick Start / Tech Talk

Connect your Instrument: Using a
shielded ¼” instrument cable, connect
your bass to the input jack and press the
power switch to the on (up) position. If
you have active tone controls on your
bass, turn all of the controls to the middle
or flat position and turn the volume all the
way up. If you have conventional, passive
tone controls, turn all tone and volume
controls all the way up.

Level and Master Volume settings:

Using a shielded ¼” instrument cable,
connect your bass to the input jack and
press the power switch to the on (up)
position. If you have active tone controls
on your bass, turn all of the controls to the
middle or flat position and turn the
volume all the way up. If you have

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1 2

12

11

10

1

Input: ¼” analog input to receive

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13

3

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instrument signal.

Front Panel Feature

2

Trim: Adjusts the level of signal coming
in from the ¼” input.

3

Drive: When overdrive is active this
adjusts the amount of clipping/distortion.

4

Level: Adjusts output level when the
Drive circuit is active.

Bass: Boosts or cuts bass frequencies

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centered at 60Hz.

Lo-Mid: Boosts or cuts low-mid

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frequencies centered at 250Hz.

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5

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8

9

Front Panel Feature

16

17

15

Overdrive: Engages Drive circuit when
placed in the up position. LED indicator is
lit when Drive is enabled.

16

Edge: Adjusts the high freq. response of
the Drive circuit.

18

Bump: Applies low frequency
enhancement when placed in the up
position.

Contour: Reduces mid and boosts low and

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high frequencies in the up position.

Presence: Applies high frequency

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enhancement when placed in the up
position.

18 19 20

7

Hi-Mid: Boosts or cuts hi-mid frequencies
centered at 1kHz.

8

Treble: Boosts or cuts treble frequencies
centered at 7 kHz.

9

Master: Sets the main output volume of
the speaker and headphone output.

Stby: Indicates unit is attached to mains

10

power.

11

Pwr: Illuminated when unit is powered on.

OT: Indicates unit is experiencing a fault

12

related to over temperature.

13

OC: Indicates unit is experiencing a fault
related to over current draw.

14

Clip: Flashes when incoming signal
exceeds the input circuit’s capability.

Mute: Mutes main speaker and all other

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outputs except the tuner output. LED
indicator is lit when Mute is enabled.

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MODEL # : LE GACY 115
GALLIE N KRUE GER
2234 I NDUSTR IAL DR IVE
STOCKTO N, CA LIFORN IA
95206 U.S.A.

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4Ω EXT: 15 0W INT +15 0W E XT

MODEL # : LEGACY 115
GALLIEN KRUEGER
2234 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
95206 U.S.A.

FOR 120V 60 HZ ONLY

SERIAL NUMBER

LEGACY SERIES COMBOS

LR110409

E60065
UL6500
IEC60065

TESTED TO:

CANADA
USA
EUROPE

Rear Panel Feature

1

2

1

AC Input: The detachable power cord
attaches here.

2

Power Switch: Turns the unit on or places
it in standby. This does not disconnect the
mains power.

3

Pin 1 Lift: Lifts or grounds pin 1 of the
direct output.

4

Direct Out: Balanced XLR output for
direct connection to P.A. or recording
console.

5

Source: Selects the signal sent to the direct
output before (pre) or after (post) the EQ
controls.

6

Phones: 3.5mm output for headphones.

7

Aux In: 3.5mm input for external
playback device such as an MP3 player.

PIN 1

3

9

13

12

10

11

8Ω EXT: 300W INT+150W EXT
4Ω EXT: 150W INT+150W EXT

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

NO EXT: 300W INT

8

5

SOURCE

6

4

DIRECT OUT

7

8

Foot Sw: Input for Fusion footswitch to
allow the Drive and Compressor function
to be activated remotely.

9

Return: Input for outboard effects
devices.

10

Send: Output from the preamp section for
processing by external effects devices.

11

Horn: Sets the horn power output to high
(switch up), low (switch down) or off
(switch middle).

12

External Load: Selects the attached
speaker load.

13

Speaker Outputs: Twist-lock speaker
outputs. Requires 2 pin peakon cable to
connect to external speaker cabinet.

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Installation

To insure proper operation and to avoid
potential safety hazards, place the unit on a
firm, level surface.

Ventilation: Make certain that proper
space is provided for ventilation. Never
block the fan vent holes located at the back
of the amplifier. If the amplifier will be in
an enclosed area, make sure that there is at
least 8” clearance at the back panel for
sufficient air movement. Consult your
dealer for more information. Avoid
installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, and areas that are exposed to
direct sunlight, or near heating equipment.
Avoid moist or humid locations.
Remember, power amplifiers generate heat.
The ventilation slots on the enclosure are
specifically designed to remove this heat.
Blocking or placing other electronic
equipment near the heat dissipation system
may possibly affect the long term reliability
of both your amplifier and the other
equipment.

Packaging: The carton and packing
materials used in shipping your new
amplifier were specifically designed to
cushion it from the shocks and vibration
that occur during transport. We suggest that
you save the carton and packing materials
for use in shipping, in the event you move,
or the amplifier needs repair.

Installation

Moving the Unit: Before moving the unit,
be certain to disconnect any cords
connected to other components, and make
sure that you disconnect the unit from the
AC outlet.

Cleaning: When the unit gets dirty, clean
only with a dry cloth. Never use benzene,
thinner, alcohol, or other volatile cleaning
agents. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as
they may damage the finish of metal parts.
Avoid spraying insecticides near the unit.

Maintenance: Your new amplifier is
rugged. It was built to give you a lifetime of
trouble free operation, if it is operated in
accordance with the instructions contained
in this manual. The only maintenance
required is cleaning. If you are going to
move your amplifier around frequently, we
recommend a road case to protect it from
scratches and road wear.

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Output Power:

Legacy 115 400W Internal (8Ω)

800W With 8Ω Extension
800W With 4Ω Extension

Legacy 112 400W Internal (8Ω)
800W With 8Ω Extension
800W With 4Ω Extension

Legacy 212 800W Internal (4Ω)
800W With 4Ω Extension
800W With 8Ω Extension

Legacy 210 400W Internal (8Ω)
800W With 8Ω Extension
800W With 4Ω Extension

Legacy 410 800W Internal (4Ω)
800W With 4Ω Extension
800W With 8Ω Extension

Input Section:

Maximum Input Level 0.6V rms
Input Impedance 1M Ohms
Direct Output Impedance 500 Ohms
Aux-in Input Impedance 100K Ohms

Equalizer:

Bass +/-10dB@60Hz
Lo-Mid +6dB/-10dB@250Hz
Hi-Mid +6dB/-10dB@1KHz
Treble +/-14dB @ 7KHz

Voicing Filters:

Contour +2dB@50Hz/-10dB@500Hz/
+3dB @ 7 KHz

Noise:

Legacy 115 -90 dB reference to 800W, ‘A’ weighted
Legacy 112 -90 dB reference to 800W, ‘A’ weighted
Legacy 212 -90 dB reference to 800W, ‘A’ weighted
Legacy 210 -90 dB reference to 800W, ‘A’ weighted
Legacy 410 -90 dB reference to 800W, ‘A’ weighted

Amplifier Protection:

Full short circuit, thermal and RF protection. Stable into reactive
and mismatched loads. 16 second muted warm up.

Dimensions (HxWxD): Weight:

Legacy
Legacy
Legacy

Fusion 210 24.60“ x 19.12” x 14.70” 37.0 lbs.

Legacy

Power requirements:

Legacy 115, Legacy 112, Legacy
Legacy

U.S.A/Canada 120V/60Hz.

1199W(full power), 168W (average power)
Europe 230V/50Hz/60Hz
1199W(full power), 168W(average power)
Japan 100V/50Hz
1199W(full power), 168W(average power)

115 24.60” x 19.12” x 14.70” 39.2 lbs.
112 18.71” x 19.12” x 14.70” 32.0 lbs.
212 27.78“ x 19.12” x 14.70” 40.2 lbs.

410 27.19” x 23.16” x 14.70” 53.3 lbs.

212,

Legacy

210,

410

Specifications

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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This device has been tested and found to comply with:

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CAN/CSA 60065-03 Safety Requirements.
UL std. No. 60065-2007 Safety Requirements.

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