Congratulations!

Your love of performing and driving ambition to be the best have brought you to a turning point in your musical

career: the incredible BV-60H/BV-120H Professional Series guitar amplifier. An all-tube powerhouse of an amplifi-

er designed to take you to the top and keep you there.

We know something about you: we know you were never impressed with those "toys" that some of your friends

called amplifiers. We know you were holding out until someone offered you an American-made, affordable piece

of professional equipment you could really sink your teeth into. Aserious amplifier, designed for a serious musi-

cian: an amp with the sounds you've always looked for, the power you've always dreamed about, and the reliabil-

ity you know you'll need. And all with a name you know you can trust: CRATE.

Your BV-60H/120H was designed by musicians, and built using only the best components. Extensive testing at

the hands and ears of skilled technicians and musicians insures you that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be.

In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to read this user’s guide before you

begin playing.

And thank you for choosing

Contents:

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products
ABrief History Of The Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tube Types And Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
The Nature Of Tubes:Why (And When) To Replace Them . . . . . . .7
The Importance Of Proper Biasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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IMPORTANT WARNING:Whenever stacking speaker cabinets of any kind, place them ONLY on a level
surface! NEVER stack cabinets on a surface with more than a five degree incline since tipping could
occur, possibly causing serious injuries!
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEPALLINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
•DO NOTOPERATE NEAR ANY HEATSOURCE AND DO NOTBLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNITREQUIRES 3”
(75CM) OF WELLVENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
•DO NOTUSE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.
•CLEAN ONLYWITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOTUSE CLEANING AGENTS.
•ONLYCONNECT POWER CORD TO APOLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLETWIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICALCODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND
FREQUENCYREQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANELOF THE APPARATUS.
•PROTECTTHE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.
•UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
•ONLYUSE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BYTHE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.
•WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•SERVICE MUSTBE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
•OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMA-
NENTHEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNITIS OPERATED ATHIGH VOLUME.CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PER-
MITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO
PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT
RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER
LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
EXPLICATIONDESSYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
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BV-60H / BV-120H All Tube Guitar Amplifiers