Laboga The Beast 30W Plus User Manual

Hand made, 30/15 Watt,

Tube Guitar Amplifier

Models:

The Beast 30W Plus - head

The Beast 30W Plus – combo

Ver. 1.0

USER'S MANUAL

LABOGA – The Beast 30 Plus

Congratulations on purchasing a tube guitar amplifier and joining Laboga

Family. Thank you for your trust. The Alligator belongs to the world’s top tube

constructions. It is designed with over 35-years of experience in creating and

servicing top quality equipment. Wide variety of tones possible to gain with this

amp allows each individual to find their own sound and will ensure long hours of

creative entertainment. We hope the amplifier will satisfy all of your needs.

Enjoy playing!

IMPORTANT!

Before using the amplifier for the first time, read the instructions concerning
safety measures carefully – on page 4 and 5. Keep these instructions for the
future.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

AMPLIFIER FEATURES.........................................................................................3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................4

TECHNICAL HINTS, PROPER USAGE....................................................................5

FRONT PANEL....................................................................................................6

REAR PANEL......................................................................................................8

TUBES.............................................................................................................10

TECHNICAL DATA..............................................................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................13

CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................15

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

- power capacity: 30 and 15 W,

- power tubes: 4 × EL84,

- full tube preamplifier using 2 × 12AX7,

- three channels – clean, crunch and drive (high gain),

- effects loop with level switch (+4dB/-10dB),

- headphones output with speaker emulation – Mark II,

- built-in Di-Box with speaker emulation - balanced line out XLR,

- silent recording (built-in fake speaker load),

- volume control: volume on clean channel, gain on high-gain channel, master volume,

- separate tone controls for both channels,

- footswitch socket for channel switching,

- speaker Celestion Seventy80 (combo only),

- speaker outputs: 4 Ω, 8 Ω, 16 Ω.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ATTENTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not

remove the back cover of the amplifier. Inside parts can be
repaired only by qualified service personnel.

WARNING: To prevent the risk of electrical shock do not

expose this appliance to moisture, rain or any liquid.

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of dangerous
voltage and constitutes a risk of
electrical shock.

This symbol alerts the user to the

presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions.

Be cautious while transporting the cabinet and do not put it in an unstable place.

ATTENTION !!!

 To avoid electrical shock never open the amplifier’s cover. In case of failure, refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

 Do not use the amplifier in humid and dusty places.

 Amplifier produces high volume levels. Staying in places of high volume levels could cause

permanent hearing loss.

 do not install the apparatus near any heat sources and do not cover the back side of the

amplifier, let the airflow cool the amplifier.

 Always use the highest quality signal cables (we recommend Laboga cable “Way of sound”) and

volume signal cables. Using improper speaker cables could cause damage to the amplifier.

 Do not operate the amplifier through the unearthed mains socket.

 Tubes or metal chassis can get heated intensively, do not touch it or it could cause burning.

 Do not leave the apparatus in the vicinity of children.

 Unplug the amplifier before tube change, unplug the cord and wait for the tubes to cool down.

 Before changing the fuse, switch the amplifier off and unplug the cord. Also, make sure you use

the fuse of the proper rate.

 Replace power tubes with well matched quartet.

!! Keep this instruction for the future use !!

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TECHNICAL HINTS, PROPER USAGE

• Do not use the amplifier, before connecting it to the correct cabinet, or using built-in fake

load (Speaker Off mode at the back panel).

• After switching Power On, wait about 30-60 seconds on Standby (“0”) until tubes get heated.

When turning the amplifier off, first switch to Standby and wait about 5 seconds.

• Switch the amplifier off before any cable change, except guitar cable.

• Use the 15W mode when playing at low volumes or using only headphones to keep the amp

cool.

• In order to ensure proper air circulation, do not block back side of the amplifier or any of the

ventilation openings.

• In case of any objects or liquid access inside the amplifier, urgently switch the apparatus off

and unplug the power supply cord.

• Protect the amplifier from any strikes.

• Before transporting, wait about 10 minutes for the tubes to cool down.

• Always use a dry or slightly wet cloth to wipe all dust. Never use solvents to clean.

• Use additional devices and accessories according to producer’s recommendations.

• During storms, or when left unused for a long period of time, power supply cord should be

unplugged from the outlet.

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol implies that in EU countries, after use, product must be
discarded separately in a special, adjusted place. It concerns both the apparatus itself as
well as other accessories bearing this symbol. Do not discard such products together with
unsorted communal wastes.

In EU countries there are special systems of collecting used electrical products. Transporting used,
electrical products in certain, adjusted places, prevents their being harmful to the environment and
people’s health.

„LABOGA” Adam Laboga

ul. Partyzantów 35/2
51-675 Wrocław, Polska

[e-mail]
www.LabogaAmps.com

We reserve the right to introduce any technical changes and the changes to this amplifier’s image. This
instruction is actual once it has been printed.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2012 LABOGA

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