Tone King Falcon Grande' User Manual
Tone King
Falcon Grande'
User’s Manual
Tone King Amplifiers
www.toneking.com
mail@toneking.com
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Note from the Builder
Thank you for choosing the Falcon Grande. The Falcon Grande fills requests made by
Falcon owners over the years - specifically, a 12" speaker, footswitchable voicings, and
reverb. Although starting with these simple goals in mind, the design process led to a
number of new developments, resulting in complete redesign of the circuitry and
cabinetry. To this end, the Grande is a genuine new design, sharing very little with the
Falcon model, aside from it's basic shape and some of its' features.
The new ultralinear output stage design delivers the
same full-bodied sound, thick mids, and sweet top
end, but with perfectly controlled compression, and
very low hum. No matter how hard you push this
output stage, it will not become too compressed just more harmonically rich.
Incorporated is a
redesigned Tone King
reverb circuit. The 2 knob
circuit is more flexible than
the older circuit, in that
allows a wide range of dwell
settings, from a subtle
shimmer to a splashy surf sound. In addition, a new receiver
circuit is extremely transparent and capable of extracting more
detail and overtones from the reverb pan than the old design,
but it also has the warmth, depth, and organic qualities to
make it a perfect match for a vintage style amp like the Falcon
Grande.
We thank you for your purchase of this special version of the Imperial, and I hope you
enjoy playing it as much as we do.
Beat Regards,
Tone King Amplifiers
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Safety Instructions
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration of owning
this Tone King Amplifier. Please carefully read and understand the instructions inside
this user’s manual before attempting to operate your new amp. This instruction manual
includes essential safety information regarding the use and maintenance of the
amplifier. Take special care to heed all warning symbols and signs inside this manual
and those printed on the amplifier itself.
WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER TO
WATER OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY WATER SOURCE
WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure, and may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the user manual
accompanying this amplifier!
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
this product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the amplifier and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The amplifier should not be used near water – for example, a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
6. Carts and Stands – The amplifier should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
An amplifier and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the amplifier and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
– The product should never be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
8. Heat – Amplifier should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other amplifier (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the rating label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company.
10. Grounding or Polarization
– This product may be equipped with a polarized alternation-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
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reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
11. Power-Cord Protection
– Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cord
in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the amplifier.
12. Cleaning – The amplifier should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water. Avoid getting
water inside the amplifier.
14. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the amplifier should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry
– Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service
– The amplifier should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the amplifier; or
C. The amplifier has been exposed to rain; or
D. The amplifier does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The amplifier has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
F. The amplifier needs tube replacement or biasing
17. Servicing – The user should not attempt any service to the amplifier beyond that
described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
18. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built- in installation such as a bookcase or rack.
19. Attachments – do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
20. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
21. Lightning – For added protection for this product before a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used 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.
23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
24. FUSES – Always use the correct rating and type of fuse as indicated on the rear
panel. Note the proper rating fuse is determined by the AC line voltage in the country
this unit is being operated.
25. AC SELECT SWITCH: This switch must be set to match the AC line voltage in the
country this unit is being operated.
To change the setting, loosen (do not remove) the two screws above and below the slide
switch. Temporarily move the protective cover strip and slide the actuator to match the
voltage in your country. Place the protective cover strip back over the switch and
tighten the two screws
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1. Specifications
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2. Front Panel Controls
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Guitar Inputs
5 Volume and Tone
5 Voicing Selection
6 Reverb Controls
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3. Back Panel Controls
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AC Power
7 Fuse
7 Power Switch, Standby Switch
7 Footswitch
7 Speaker Jack
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Attenuation Control
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4. Dialing In Your Sound
8 Rhythm Voicing
8 Tweed Voicing
9 Lead Voicing
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5. Ironman/II Attenuator
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Purpose of the Attenuator
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Attenuator Control
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How to Use The Attenuator
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Technical Details
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6. Getting a Great Sound at Home
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The Effect of Your Acoustical Environment
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Floor Reflections
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Where to Place the Amp
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Carpeting
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The Attenuator Can Help
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7. Tube Installation and Replacement
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Choice of Tube Types and Brands
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Alternate Tube Choices
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Installing Tubes
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Replacing Output Tubes
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Tube Quality
16 8. Warranty
17 9. CE Declaration
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Contents
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1. Specifications
Preamplifier
Channels: Single Channel with footswitchable Voicing Control
Tube Complement 2 x 12AX7
Controls: Volume, Tone, Voicing (Rhythm, Tweed, Lead)
Reverb
Type Full size 2-spring reverb pan
Controls: Dwell (drive level), Reverb (recovery / mix level)
Footswitch: Footswitch control of reverb (on/off)
Power Amplifier
Output Power 20W R.M.S.
Tube Type 2x5881, push-pull (2x6L6 may be used)
Biasing Scheme Cathode Biasing
Operating Mode Modified Ultralinear
Speaker
Manufacturer 12" Custom designed speaker made by Eminence
Impedance 8 Ohms
Magnet Type Ceramic, 38oz
Edge Doping Non-Doped
Power Attenuator
Type Ironman II Compensated Power Attenuator
Load Type Tuned Reactive Load
Attenuation Steps: 6 Steps: 0db, -3db, -9db, -15db, -24db, -36db
Compensation: Fletcher-Munson Volume Compensation Circuitry
Speaker Interface: Damping Factor Correction
Footswitch
Type 4-Button Footswitch with L.E.D. Indicators
Functions: Voicing Selection, Reverb on/off
Dimensions 21.5" W x 19" T x 11" D
Weight 34lbs
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