Marshall Amplification JTM45 manual

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    From the Chairman Congratulations on your purchase of the limited edition reissue of the offset JTM45 halfstack. The original versions of this amp and cabinet were built back in 1962, the very year in which Marshall Amplification was born. In fact, the offset head was the first version of the JTM45 my company made and only a mere handful of these h[...]

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    W ARNING! Please read the following list carefully. A. ALWAYS use the correct power cord B. NEVER attempt to by-pass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect value. C. NEVER attempt to replace fuses or valves with the amplifier connected to the mains. D. DO NOT attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts. E. ALWAYS ha[...]

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    Front Panel Functions 1. Power Switch On / Off Switch for mains power to the amplifier. 2. Standby Switch Controls H.T. or high voltage to the valves to allow them to attain correct working temperature before playing. To prolong the life of the valves it is always advisable to switch on the Mains Power Switch (item 1) about 2 minutes before switchi[...]

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    JTM45 O/S Front Panel 12 10 8 7 1 2 6 5 4 3 11 9 JTM45 O/S Rear Panel 6 5 4 3 2 1[...]

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    Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication; due to our constant improvement and development, Marshall Amplification plc reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Marshall Amplification plc Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DQ England Tel: (01908) 375411 Fax: (01908) 376118 Whilst t[...]