Samson G10 User Manual

10 WATT GUITAR COMBO

Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back.

No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient 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 product.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Please read all instructions before operating the unit.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Please heed all safety warnings.

4. Follow manufacturers instructions.

5. Do not use this unit near water or moisture.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 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 third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on and pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep tacles and at the point at which they exit from the unit.

11. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in

any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, or if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Table of Contents

Introduction ..........................................................................................................2

Hartke G10 Guitar Amplifier Features ..........................................................3

Guided Tour - Front Panel .................................................................................4

Setting Up and Using Your Hartke G10 Guitar Amplifier ......................5

G10 Sample Settings ..........................................................................................7

Setting Templates ................................................................................................8

Specifications ........................................................................................................9

Printed November, 2008 v1.2

Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com

Introduction

We know you don’t like reading owners manuals, but you’ve just purchased one of the finest guitar amplifiers around, and we want to tell you about it! So, before you plug in and start strumming and shredding, we’d like to suggest you take just a few moments to scan these pages. We’ll make it as painless as possible, we promise—and, who knows, you might just pick up a tip or two.

Like all Hartke guitar amplifiers, the G10 has been designed for modern guitar players looking for a new sound that respects the tone of a classic amp. This combo is the perfect first amp for a beginner, and also makes a great practice amplifier for the professional guitarist. With an amazingly wide variety of tone, guitar players can rediscover the sound from a favorite old vintage amp, or dial up a new sound that’s uniquely their own. The G10 features Hartke's G Series burn'in-hot pre amp, switchable CRUNCH control for clean and dirt and a matching Hartke GXL speaker custom voiced for harmonic overtones that add to the warmth and richness of the sound. Plus, the versatile, and musical, equalizer provides BASS and TREBLE to shape the sound the best complements your playing style. The G10 features a steel amplifier chassis, enclosures made of rugged Plywood and MDF construction, with durable vinyl covering. Plus, the onboard headphone output makes it an awesome practice amp day or night! Whether your a gig-tested professional or just starting out, the G10 assures powerful output, robust construction and that great Hartke sound.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the many features of your G10 amplifier, as well as a guided tour through its front panels controls, step-by-step instructions for setting up and using the amp, plus full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about this and other Hartke and Samson products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.hartke.com and www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.

SPECIAL NOTE: Should your Hartke G10 Amplifier ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number is necessary. Without this number, the unit will not be

accepted. If purchased in the United States, please call Samson at 1-800-372-6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton and packing materials. If purchased outside the United States, please contact your local distributor for warranty information.

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