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Congratulations on purchasing this incredible
new guitar amplifier designed by one of the
most well known tone tweakers and
established tone chasers... Brian Wampler.
Brian Wampler has been designing effect
pedals since the early 2000's, and is
affectionately known as the "King of Dirt"
because of his amazing ability to create such
deep and rewarding tonal palettes in pedals.
The Bravado, Wampler's first production amp,
is a 40w all tube, custom designed pedal
platform that is the perfect clean base to build
your tone on. With a 6L6 power stage and the
perfectly balanced EQ, you can go clean all the
way to the top of the 40w with ease.
When first plugging in, you will instantly
notice the open clean tone and richly detailed
harmonics from any note or chord played
through this amp. This amp just EATS pedals
for breakfast - stick your favorite pedals in
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
front of it and listen to how the amp brings
out the very best in each of them.
The Bravado features an ultra transparent
series FX loop that takes time-based, or
modulation FX pedals and rack units
extremely well.
KEY FEATURES:
• Perfect clean pedal platform amp
• 40-Watt 6L6 power tubes
• 12AX7 preamp tube
• 12AT7 phase inverter
• 5AR4 rectifier tube
• "Fat" EQ option switch
• 3 band EQ
• Friedman designed series effects loop
• Custom wound, USA made
transformers
• 6 levels of brightness
• Hand wired turret board design
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Congratulations on purchasing this incredible front of it and listen to how the amp brings new guitar amplifier designed by one of the out the very best in each of them. most well known tone tweakers and established tone chasers… Brian Wampler. The Bravado features an ultra transparent series FX loop that takes time-based, or Brian Wampler has been designing effect modulation FX pedals and rack units pedals since the early 2000’s, and is extremely well. affectionately known as the “King of Dirt” because of his amazing ability to create such KEY FEATURES: deep and rewarding tonal palettes in pedals. • Perfect clean pedal platform amp • 40-Watt 6L6 power tubes The Bravado, Wampler’s first production amp, • 12AX7 preamp tube is a 40w all tube, custom designed pedal • 12AT7 phase inverter platform that is the perfect clean base to build • 5AR4 rectifier tube your tone on. With a 6L6 power stage and the • “Fat” EQ option switch perfectly balanced EQ, you can go clean all the • 3 band EQ way to the top of the 40w with ease. • Friedman designed series effects loop •...
- Page 2 Wampler Amplifier. Please carefully read and clockwise. Make sure the FAT switch is down. understand the instructions inside this user’s Bring the volume up to the level you require manual before attempting to operate your and then test the different brightness settings new amp. This instruction manual includes to see which position suits your rig the best. essential safety information regarding the use Then once you are close, do the same with and maintenance of the amplifier. Take the FAT switch up. You’ll soon get the feel for special care to heed all warning symbols and the base tone of the amp and which setting is signs inside this manual and those printed on right for you. Then you can tweak the EQ to the amplifier itself. make it perfect! We know you will love your new Wampler Bravado. If you have any questions or help WARNING! don’t hesitate to email us at TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO help@wamplerpedals.com or call us at 765- NOT EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER TO WATER OR 352-8626. You can also reach out to us on our MOISTURE. DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages – in WATER SOURCE fact, post a picture of your new amp and tag us, we’ll love to see it! 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?
- Page 3 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and 11. Power-Cord Protection operating instructions should be read before – Power-supply cords should be routed so this product is operated. that they are not likely to be walked on or 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and pinched by items placed upon or against operating instructions should be retained for them, paying particular attention to the cord future reference. in correspondence of plugs, convenient 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the receptacles, and the point where they exit amplifier and in the operating instructions from the amplifier. should be adhered to. 12. Cleaning – The amplifier should be 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use cleaned only as recommended by the instructions should be followed. manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth 5. Water and Moisture – The amplifier should slightly damp with water. Avoid getting water not be used near water – for example, a inside the amplifier. bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, 13. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and amplifier should be unplugged from the outlet the like. when left unused for a long period of time. 6. Carts and Stands – The amplifier should be 14. Object and Liquid Entry used only with a cart or stand that is – Care should be taken so that objects do not recommended by the manufacturer. fall and liquids are not spilled into the An amplifier and cart combination should be enclosure through openings. moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, 15. Damage Requiring Service and uneven surfaces may cause the amplifier...
- Page 4 placed in a built- in installation such as a technician has used replacement parts bookcase or rack. specified by the manufacturer or have the 18. Attachments – do not use attachments same characteristics as the original part. not recommended by the product Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, manufacturer as they may cause hazards. electric shock, or other hazards. 19. Accessories – Do not place this product on 22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or service or repairs to this product, ask the table. The product may fall, causing serious service technician to perform safety checks to injury to a child or adult, and serious damage determine that the product is in proper to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, operating condition. tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the 23. FUSES – Always use the correct rating and manufacturer, or sold with the product. type of fuse as indicated on the rear panel. 20. Lightning – For added protection for this Note the proper rating fuse is determined by product before a lightning storm, or when it is the AC line voltage in the country this unit is left unattended and unused for long periods being operated. of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. 21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service...
- Page 5 POWER SWITCH: Turn this ON for about one minute before taking the amp out of Standby for maximum tube life. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THERE IS A SPEAKER LOAD CONNECTED TO YOUR AMP BEFORE TURNING ON. STANDBY SWITCH: Wait about a minute before placing this switch in the ON position. This will put your amp into PLAY mode. “W” POWER INDICATOR LAMP: This is a gentle reminder that your amp is powered up! BASS CONTROL: This adds or reduces bass or bottom end. As the amp gets louder, you may want to back this off a bit. Start at 3-5 o’clock for bedroom volumes. MIDDLE CONTROL : Adds or reduces midrange. Start at just above noon. Lower settings will scoop the mids, higher levels will allow your audience to actually hear the guitar in the mix. TREBLE CONTROL: This adds or reduces treble. Start at noon and adjust to taste. CLEAN VOLUME: Adjusts the amps overall output volume. BRIGHT SWITCH: 6 positions of brightness designed to make the amp work at the optimum brightness for your guitar. INPUT: Just like it says. This is the BRAVADO’s guitar input jack!
- Page 6 SEND JACK: This is where you plug the INPUT of your Effect(s). Use a high quality shielded guitar cable. RETURN JACK: This is where you plug the OUT of your Effect(s). Use a high quality shielded guitar cable. SPEAKER OUT JACK: Plug speaker cabinets here. Set Impedance selector to appropriate position. EXT OUT JACK: Plug ADDITIONAL speaker cabinets here. Set Impedance selector to appropriate position. MAINS INPUT: Plug the supplied IEC power cord here and into a wall outlet to power the beast. Only plug into a wall outlet that matches the voltage of the amp. Serial Number: The individual serial number for your amp is printed on above the first warning on the left.
- Page 7 • Defective products must be shipped, PROOF OF PURCHASE TO USE YOUR WARRANTY. together with proof of purchase, freight This warranty does not cover service or parts to pre-paid and insured to the Authorized repair damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse, Wampler Service Center or directly to normal wear, disaster, misuse, abuse, over- Wampler. powering, negligence, inadequate packing or • If a product must be returned to Wampler shipping procedures and service, repair or any for warranty replacement/repair, a Return modifications to the product which have not been Authorization Number must be obtained authorized or approved by Wampler in writing. from our Customer Service Department ANY MODIFICATION TO THE AMPLIFIER WILL prior to shipping the product. VOID YOUR WARRANTY. If this product is • Please contact Wampler Customer Service defective in materials or workmanship as Department for the Authorized Wampler warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair Service Center nearest you. or replacement by Wampler as provided below. • Products must be shipped in their original packaging or its equivalent; in any case,...
- Page 8 Wampler. Products replaced or repaired distributor from which you purchased the under this warranty will be returned via product. ground shipping within the United States INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE: In no or Canada - freight prepaid. event will Wampler be liable for any incidental or • Wampler is not responsible for costs consequential damages arising out of the use or associated with expedited shipping, either inability to use of any Wampler product, even if a to Wampler or the return of the product to Wampler dealer has been advised of the the customer. possibility of such damages, or any other claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Please complete the warranty registration online at www.RegisterYourWampler.com within (10) ten days of the date of purchase so that we may contact you directly in the event a safety notification issued in accordance with the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Our dedicated and friendly staff is ready to help you with any warranty or product questions you may have. Please call us at 765-352-8626 – Monday – Friday 9AM-4PM (EST) Thank you again for choosing Wampler and we look forward to a long relationship of making great tone together! © Wampler, 2016...