Laney EA65, EA120 Owner's Manual

Laney

EA65 & EA120

User Manual

Laney

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Laney amplifier; you have bought yourself something truly
unique. Typically amps that are developed with the 'acoustic' player in mind tend to sound sterile when used with
an electric guitar; they do not perform well when smooth, solid distortion is desired. Conversely, amps that are
developed with the 'electric' guitarist in mind tend not to perform well when used with electrified acoustic guitars.
Consequently, where it is desirable to play both amplified-acoustic and electric guitars during a performance, two
separate amplifiers were required to satisfactorily play the gig...until now.

The EA series start out their life as electric combo amps and are then fitted with a clean acoustic channel complete
with specially tuned acoustic EQ's and dual inputs. Each pre-amp has a LO input for acoustic guitars with active
electronics or EQ's and a HI input for acoustic electric guitars with passive high-impedance pickups with no
electronics. Amongst the amp's other features are a switchable High-Frequency Driver and a switch that allows the
electric channel to be permanently engaged, allowing both channels to be used simultaneously. This feature is
extremely useful to the acoustic-only player who is using the amp as a stand-alone for both guitar and microphone,
desiring independent control of each. To fully realise the potential of this remarkable amplifier, we recommend
you purchase the dedicated Laney footswitch.

Laney products are designed with ease of operation as a primary objective, however to ensure you derive the best
from your new amplifier, it is important you take time to read this user manual and to familiarise yourself with the

BEFORE
SWITCHING ON

After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory-fitted with a three-pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before
plugging into the power-supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet.

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If you should wish to change the factory-fitted plug yourself, ensure that the wiring convention applicable to the
country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to. As an example in the United Kingdom the cable
colour-code for connections are as follows.

EARTH OR GROUND - GREEN/YELLOW
NEUTRAL - BLUE
LIVE - BROWN

This manual has been written for easy access of information. The front and rear panels of each unit are graphically
illustrated, with each control and feature numbered. For a description of the function of each control feature,
simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel.

When you first receive your Laney amplifier, follow these simple procedures:

(I) Ensure that the amplifier is set at the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in.

(ii) Ensure that the speaker is connected to the appropriate socket.

(iii) Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable. Use of cheap cables will compromise
the sound of your instrument and your amplifier.

If there is a problem with your Laney amplifier

DON'T

DO

PHONE YOUR DEALER!

Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it's life...and yours! If you follow these guidelines your equipment
will give you years of playing pleasure.