KOOL BLACK Instruction Manual

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Hand made in the Netherlands

BLACK

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you for choosing Kool Amplification and congratulations on acquiring one of the most

incredible sounding all tube guitar amplifiers available today!

Kool Amplification is Holland’s foremost guitar amp company, located 35 km north of

Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Amp-designer and guitarist Aryjan Kool has been tweaking

amplifiers and electric guitars since the early nineties. His passion for the electric guitar and

tube amps resulted in the establishment of Kool Amplification in 2007. Ever since its

foundation, the company’s reputation has been growing rapidly. Kool amplifiers and cabinets

have been part of numerous recordings and live rigs of Holland’s biggest acts. Over the last

few years steadily guitarists all over the world have been discovering these hidden jewels from

Europe’s lowlands…

Among many other things like windmills, clogs and ‘total football’, the Netherlands are also

very well known for cradling guitar virtuosos such as Edward van Halen, Jan Akkerman and

Adrian Vandenberg. Art, design and technology are at the heart of the Dutch identity and

expressed through the world famous ‘Dutch Design’ philosophy. Here at Kool Amplification we

are proud to be part of that history and honour these great traditions and heritage through the

design and manufacturing of our amplifiers and cabinets. The principle of blending beauty and

functionality to perfection is always at heart of all of our designs.

Every Kool Amplification product is proudly handmade from A to Z in our own custom shop,

right here in the Netherlands. The equation of Dutch Design, state-of-the-art technology, old-

world-craftsmanship and the use of the best components and the finest materials available,

result in a unique blend of awesome tone, feel and functionality.

From countless conversations and correspondence with Kool Amplification users we learned

how much guitar players appreciate the reliability, simplicity and the unique character and feel

of our amps and cabs. We are confident your new Kool amplifier will do the same for you and

bring you countless moments of joy and inspiration.

BLACK

Roaring like a fighter-jet engine, the "BLACK" is by far the most brutal amp in our product

range.

If you're demanding articulate crushing tone, tons and tons of gain, superfast attack, tight bass

response and ultra-fat mids this is your weapon of choice....

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

We want you to enjoy your amplifier to the best of its potential. So please before you go any

further, take a moment to read these SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Read these guidelines & keep them

 Follow all instructions, guidelines & warnings.

 Do not use this amplifier near water or any other liquid

 Do not subject to direct sunlight for longer periods of time

 Do not store directly near heat source

 Do not store in moist environment

 Do not block any openings

 Do not attempt to clean the amplifier with any fluids: use only a dry cloth

 Do not attempt to modify or service this product yourself

•Removing covers could mean you are exposed to dangerous voltages that may result in

severe injury or death

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel

• It is the nature of tube amplifiers to get hot, so please let it cool down for at least 5 minutes

before moving it.

• Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

 When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged;

 If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product;

 If the product has been exposed to rain or water;

 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

 Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work

by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation;

 If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way;

 When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for

service.

• Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician

uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the

original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

What’s included?

Your amplifier comes with the following:

 A mains lead for your country

 3 button footswitch

 This User Guide

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