GX-60C Amplifier

AC LINE IN

MODEL: GX-60C

SERIAL: GX60C00-UR-MOOD

LINE: 120 V ~ 60 Hz WATTS: 100 MAX

SERIES EXT. SPEAKER OUTPUTS

30 WATTS MAX.

 

PER CHANNEL

RIGHT

LEFT

(DRY)

(CHORUS)

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

STEREO

HEADPHONES

 

STEREO

EFFECTS LOOP

RETURN

SEND

FOOTSWITCH

 

JACKS

CHORUS

CHANNEL /

 

SHAPE

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

REAR PANEL:

22:AC LINE IN: This heavy-duty, grounded, three-wire power cord is to be plugged into ONLY a safely-wired, grounded 120 volt, 60 cycle AC power outlet. DO NOT attempt to defeat the ground connection of this cable! If your GX-60C was purchased outside of the United States, see the unit’s rear panel for its power rating and follow the above guidelines.

23,24: EXT. SPEAKERS: You may connect the outputs of the GX-60C to your external speakers using these jacks. When connecting speakers use a matched pair; that is, two speakers with the same impedance to insure optimum performance from the amplifier. Since these are series connections to the internal speakers there is no chance of damaging the amplifier with too small of an impedance load. The left speaker jack (#24) carries the chorus signal (when the chorus is on) while the right jack (#23) is “dry” (without the chorus effect).

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to use headphones in the Speaker jacks! Permanent hearing damage could result!

25:STEREO HEADPHONES: Plug a pair of stereo head- phones here for private listening. When this jack is used the internal speakers and the external speaker jacks are disconnected.

26,27: STEREO EFFECTS LOOP: Connect the Send jack (#27) to the input of your stereo effects device to send a post-EQ,pre-chorus,pre-amplified signal for processing. Connect the outputs of the effects device to the effects Return jack (#26) to return the processed signal to the amplifier. These jacks are stereo 1/4” phone jacks, wired as follows:

Ring = right channel

Tip = left channel Sleeve = ground

If your effects device has stereo input and output jacks, use a pair of three-conductor stereo patch cords to con- nect to it. If the device has separate left and right jacks, use a pair of one-stereo-male to two-mono-female Y-adapters to make the connections, as shown to the right.

28:CHORUS FOOTSWITCH: Plug a single footswitch (such as the Crate CFP-1 or the “mono” plug of the Crate CFP-3) here to control the Chorus/Expander. The footswitch overrides the front panel on/off switch (#16); selection between the Chorus and the Expander is still controlled by the front panel selector switch (#17).

29:CHANNEL/SHAPE FOOTSWITCH: Plug a dual footswitch (such as the Crate CFP-2 or the “stereo” plug of the Crate CFP-3) here to control Channel Selection and the Shape Active button. The footswitch overrides the front panel switches (#4 and 8) and is wired as follows:

Ring = Shape

Tip = Channels

Sleeve = ground

Connecting to the Insert jack:

The Insert jack (#15) lets you patch external effects into the amplifier just prior to its power amp stage. Use Crate’s CYC6MS stereo-to-mono Y-cord or an adapter such as Crate’s CA11Y and 2 1/4” mono signal cables to connect to the effect as shown below.

Stereo-to-mono Y-cord:

Y-adapter and 2 cables:

to Insert

TIP

 

RETURN

TIP

to Insert

jack

RING

 

SEND

RING

jack

 

SLEEVE

 

GROUND

SLEEVE

 

(STP201, 3'

 

 

 

(YPP117)

 

STP202, 6'

 

 

 

 

STP203, 9')

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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to

effect

effect

 

 

effect

effect

"OUT"

"IN"

 

 

"OUT"

"IN"

jack

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jack

jack

External Effect

 

 

External Effect

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Crate Amplifiers GX-60C owner manual Rear Panel, Ring = right channel, Ring = Shape Tip = Channels Sleeve = ground

GX-60C specifications

The Crate Amplifiers GX-60C is a powerful and versatile guitar amplifier that has gained a strong reputation among both amateur and professional musicians. This combo amplifier is designed to deliver high-quality sound in a compact and portable package, making it ideal for practice sessions, small gigs, and studio recordings.

One of the standout features of the GX-60C is its impressive 60-watt output, providing ample power to drive both small and medium-sized venues. This amplifier includes a 12-inch speaker, which enhances the clarity and punchiness of the sound, ensuring that tones are rich and full-bodied. The amp offers a two-channel configuration, allowing players to easily switch between clean and overdriven sounds. The clean channel is known for its warm and dynamic tonal range, while the overdrive channel delivers powerful, saturated distortions that are perfect for rock and metal genres.

The GX-60C is equipped with a range of built-in effects, including chorus, delay, and reverb, giving guitarists the ability to shape their sound without the need for external pedals. The intuitive control layout makes it simple to dial in the desired tones and effects, enabling musicians to focus on their performance rather than getting lost in technical adjustments.

The amplifier also features a built-in tuner, which is a convenient asset for musicians who frequently switch between different guitars or tunings. Additionally, the GX-60C includes an auxiliary input, allowing users to connect external devices like smartphones or tablets, making it easy to practice along with backing tracks or favorite songs.

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