Introduction

WARNING! - Important safety instructions

TSL60, TSL601 & TSL602 Front Panel Features (pages 32 -35)

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WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed!

APLEASE read this instruction manual carefully before switching on.

BALWAYS use the supplied mains lead, if a replacement is required please contact your authorised Marshall Dealer.

CNEVER attempt to by-pass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect value.

DDO NOT attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts.

ERefer all servicing to qualified service personnel including replacement of fuses and valves. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

FNEVER use an amplifier in damp or wet conditions. No objects filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus. When cleaning, only use a dry cloth.

GALWAYS unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or if unused for long periods of time.

HPROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

IDO NOT switch the amplifier on without the loudspeaker connected.

JENSURE that any extension cabinets used are of the correct impedance.

➲EUROPE ONLY - NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC directive (Environments E1, E2 and E3 EN 55103-1/2) and Low Voltage directive in the E.U.

➲EUROPE ONLY - NOTE: The Peak Inrush current for the TSL60, TSL601 & TSL602 is 33 amps.

➲CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

➲NOTE: It is recommended that all audio cables, with the exception of the speaker lead, used to connect to the TSL60, TSL601 & TSL602 are of a high quality screened type. These should not exceed 10 metres in length. Always use a non-screened Marshall approved speaker lead when connecting an extension cabinet to these units.

➲WARNING: Do not obstruct ventilation grilles and always ensure free movement of air around the amplifier!

USA ONLY - DO NOT defeat the purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

With the introduction of the Marshall JCM2000 range of Dual and Triple Super Lead heads and combos, from 20 watts through to 100 watts, the quintessential definition of ultimate tone and usable features has been rewritten. This range of great amps has now been completed with the 60 watt range of Triple Super Lead amps, the TSL60 head, the TSL601 1x12” combo, and the TSL602 2x12” combo. They will cover any playing situation, from studio to full concert stages, whilst maintaining excellent portability.

The TSL60 range offers three channel functionality, covering Clean, Crunch, and Lead, plus all points in between thanks to the overlapping sound spectrum of each channel. Added to that are dual reverb controls for the long spring ‘Sound Enhancements’ Reverb, Parallel FX loop with level, and remote switching plus Mix control, Emulated D.I. output with silent recording facility, also Deep and Presence controls. Not to mention the unmistakable warmth and TONE of an all valve Marshall amp.

✪User Hint - where you see text starting with this sign, we have described some slight technical paraphenalia in order for you to understand what is going on inside your amp and we hope will help you in creating the tone that is best for you and your amp.

1.Input Jack

As most manuals state, plug your guitar in here.

✪User Hint - Amusement aside, it is worthwhile remembering that you should use a high quality guitar lead to achieve optimum performance. If you are unsure what constitutes a high quality lead then most good music stores should be able to give you good advice, but remember, it may not be the cheapest one going!

It is also worth pointing out here that how an amp sounds is VERY dependent on the type of guitar you use. For instance, a guitar with humbucker type pick-ups is not going to sound as open and clean as one with single coil type pick-ups, yet will provide that great mid range bark that we are accustomed to for rock playing.

2. Clean Gain

This controls the preamp level of the clean channel, at lower settings the sound will be very clean and at higher settings the sound will start to ‘Crunch’ up in a traditional blues sort of way. In between, around midway, depending on what type of guitar you are using, you will find some great semi- clean/semi-crunch tones, just like those great vintage amps that had minimal features, but great tone.

✪User Hint - there is a capacitor across the gain control that brightens up the tone when set to lower levels. This helps to ‘cut’ through at low volumes and adds ‘twang’ to the tone. As you bring up the gain control the effect of this decreases and the tone becomes fatter. If you find the tone too thin with the gain control down either take some of the high end off with the treble control, or alternatively, bring the clean gain control up until you achieve the depth of tone you want and then control the volume of the amp with the ‘master volume’ control.

3.Clean Treble, Mid, Bass

These controls vary the E.Q. and voicing of the Clean channel.

✪User Hint - These controls are early on in the amplifier chain and as such not only control the tone of the Clean channel, but also how the clean channel reacts ‘gain’ wise. For instance, if the mid

control is advanced (especially with higher gain control settings) the sound will become more ‘singing’ in a blues/traditional rock kind of way. But if the mid control is backed off towards (or even) zero the gain emphasis is placed on the treble and bass controls and gives more to work on, especially on cleaner, lower gain settings, as would be the case for country, jazz, or good old chord strumming.

A good starting point is to set these three controls to their ‘midway’ position and by experimenting with the ‘feel’ of how they interact with the amp, build up a wide palette of tones for future use.

4. Channel Switching

The channels of your TSL60 range amp can either be switched from the front panel, or via an external footswitch - connection of the footswitch is described later.

The front panel switching arrangement consists of three LEDs (Green = Clean, Yellow = OD1, Red = OD2) and two pushswitches, marked CLN/OD and OD1/OD2. To select Clean the switch marked CLN/OD must be released to its out position (Green LED will be on). To select either OD1 or OD2, push the CLN/OD switch in and select either OD1 or OD2 by pushing or releasing the switch marked OD1/OD2 and the appropriate Yellow or Red LED will illuminate. To revert back to Clean, release the CLN/OD switch once more. Do not worry, you do not have to go through OD1 to reach OD2, these channels can be pre-selected.

✪User Hint - The supplied foot controller allows instant access to all three channels, but for proper operation both front panel switches must be pushed in.

5.Crunch Channel Gain

(OD1 - Yellow LED)

This controls the amount of gain drive available for the crunch overdrive channel, from mildly almost clean crunch to saturated overdrive, depending where this control is set, i.e. lower is less and higher is more. Wherever this control is set is going to give you a wide palette of tones to work with, depending on the type of guitar, EQ settings, how hard you push the power amp, etc.

✪User Hint - For the more traditional Rock tone of driving the power amp hard, use less of this control and turn the Volume control up higher. Experiment and you should hear the differences in tone, then choose what is best for you.