CRATE GFX-15
Owner's Manual

GFX-15 Amplifier
GFX-15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power Rating Gain, Overdrive Channel Gain, Clean Channel Tone Control Range, Low Tone Control Range, Mid Tone Control Range, High Signal To Noise, Overdrive Channel Signal To Noise, Clean Channel Maximum Signal Accepted Internal Speaker Input Power Requirements 12 watts RMS @ 5% THD 4 ohms, 120VAC 86dB +/-6dB @ 1kHz 46dB +/-6dB @ 1kHz 25dB @ 80Hz 19dB @ 900Hz 23dB @ 5kHz >50dB >65dB 2.2 volts RMS min. @ 400Hz 8� Crate Custom Design 4 ohm 120 VAC, 60Hz, 30VA 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA 13� H x 13.63� W x 8.25� D, 15 lbs.

GFX-15
GUITAR AMPLIFIER WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

Size and Weight:

The GFX-15 is covered with a durable black Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which could damage the finish.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

ATTENTION: 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.

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION

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ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT OFFENEN

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THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD; CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: EXPLICATION DES SYMB�LES GRAPHIQUES: "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" "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" "UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"

OWNER�S MANUAL
Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of the Crate GFX-15 guitar amplifier. This small but versatile amplifier features two separate channels � one crystal clear and the other with our patented �Flex-Wave� distortion � combined with a three-band EQ and an easy to operate DSP section which lets you dial in a variety of digital effects such as delay, flange, chorus and reverb. A special damping circuit simulates the �current source� type output of a tube amp, giving you solid state reliability combined with classic tube sounds. Like all Crate products, your GFX-15 is Musician Made in the U.S.A., 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 go over the information contained in this manual before you begin playing.

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Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications and information in this Crate manual are subject to change without notice.

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