Mesa/Boogie F-100 Manual de usuario

OOGIE

MESA

Owner's Manual

Series

Hello from the Tone Farm...

YOU, the smart player and all around intuitive human, have put your trust in us to be your

amplifier company. This is something we do not take lightly. Our reward is that we've made

a classic amplifier and by choosing this amplifier, you have become part of the M SA

family...Welcome! Our goal is to never let you down. Your reward is that you are now the

owner of an archetypal guitar amp bred of fine all tube amp heritage...benefiting from the

many patented pioneering M SA/Boogie circuits that led to the refinement of your new

instrument. Feel confident, as we do, that this amp will inspire many hours of musical

satisfaction and lasting enjoyment. It was built with you in mind, by players who know the

value of a fine musical instrument and the commitment it takes to make great music. The

same commitment to quality, value and support we make to you...our new friend.

FRONT PANEL: Controls & Switches

REAR PANEL: Controls / Switches / Connection Jacks

Precautions 0

Overview 1-2-3

Instant Gratification 2

GAIN 4

TREBLE 4

MID 4-5

BASS 5

REVERB 5

MASTER 5-6

CH 1 & 2:CONTOUR SELECT SWITCH 6

ON/STANDBY & POWER ON SWITCHES 5

FUSE 7

RECORD & PHONES 7

FX: SEND & RETURN 7

FX MIX CONTROL 8

SPEAKER MUTE SWITCH 8

SPEAKERS 8

FACTORY SAMPLE SETTINGS 9

PERSONAL SETTINGS PAGE 10

TUBETASK CHART 11-12-13

TUBE NOISE & DIAGNOSING PRE-AMP PROBLEMS 14-15

Feature Article by RandallSmith

"Bias Adjustment" 16-17-18

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE & SPEAKER HOOK-UPS GUIDE 19 thru 24

Feature Article by Randall Smith

"Triodes,Pentodes & Irishmen" 25-26-27

PARTS SHEEET 28

Table of Contents

Series

PRECAUTIONS &WARNINGS

Your MESA/Boogie Am lifier is a rofessional instrument. Please treat it with res ect and o erate it ro erly.

USE COMMON SENSE AND ALWAYS OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS:

YOUR AMPLIFIER IS LOUD! EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND VOLUMES MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE !

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified personnel. Always unplug AC power before removing chassis.

EXPORT MODELS: Always insure that unit is wired for proper voltage. Make certain grounding conforms with local standards.

READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF PROPER USAGE.

WARNING: EU: permission from the Supply Authority is needed before connection.

WARNING: Vacuum tube amplifiers generate heat.To insure proper ventilation always make

certain there is at least four inches (100mm) of space behind the rear of the amplifier cabinet.

Keep away from curtains or any flammable objects.

WARNING: Do not block any ventilation openings on the rear or top of the amplifier.Do not

impede ventilation by placing objects on top of the amplifier which extend past the rear edge of its

cabinet.

WARNING: Do not expose the amplifier to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing water.Do not

place objects filled with liquids on or nearby the amplifier.

WARNING: Always make certain proper load is connected before operating the amplifier.Failure

to do so could pose a shock hazard and may result in damage to the amplifier.

Do not expose amplifier to direct sunlight or extremely high temperatures.

Always insure that amplifier is properly grounded.Always unplug AC power cord before changing

fuse or any tubes.When replacing fuse, use only same type and rating.

Avoid direct contact with heated tubes.Keep amplifier away from children.

Be sure to connect to an AC power supply that meets the power supply specifications listed on

the rear of the unit.Remove the power plug from the AC mains socket if the unit is to be stored

for an extended period of time.If there is any danger of lightning occurring nearby, remove the

power plug from the wall socket in advance.

To avoid damaging your speakers and other playback equipment, turn off the power of all related

equipment before

making the connections.

Do not use excessive force in handling control buttons, switches and controls.Do not use

solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean the unit. Wipe off the exterior with soft cloth.

Be sure to have the warranty card filled out by the store at which it was purchased and return to

Mesa/Boogie.

OVERVIEW:

Congratulations on choosing the F Series as your amplifier and welcome to the Mesa/Boogie family! The new F Series amplifiers

combines high gain lead performance, an amazing mid-gain crunch or blues sound and a bold and beautiful clean sound in a simple

2Channel,ThreeMode,all-tube,hand-builtpackagethatbegstorock.Thistidyformatisavailableinthreepowerversions,theF-30,

F-50 and F-100, and in both head and self-contained combo platforms.

The bright and bouncy F-30 with its 2xEL84 power string operating in our patented Dyna-Watt circuit is housed in the original

Boogie 1x12 size and powers the legendary Celestion Vintage 30. This is perfect as a super portable, lightweight and surprisingly

powerfulcombo.Asashortheadpoweringa2x12or4x12,thislittlewolfinsheep’sclothingshowsitsfangsandbecomesaviablegig

rigformidsizevenueswhereitspowerclipcanaddauniqueanddynamicpersonality.Likeitsforefathers,thislittledynamostaystrue

to the little giant-killer tradition that won the first Boogies worldwide acclaim 30 years ago.

TheF-50 holdsthetitleasmiddleweightchampionofthelinewithitsrobustandbalanced2x6L6powersectionandthisrich,pristine

blend speaks from our popular Wide-Body 1x12 combo or head. The combo features our favorite custom designed, proprietary

CelestionC90speakerandsoundstwiceitssize as it envelopesyouwithits3Dmagic,whiletheheadthroughabigcab is absolutely

over the top with a tight top end snap and aggressive mid-power urgency.

ThebigdaddyF-100 isthepowerbrokerofthisclanwiththeundeniableauthorityof4x6L6’sworkingforyourtone.Thisbigblockbad

boyproducesstunningcleanheadroomandcanpush some seriousairinits2x12comboformatfeaturingtwoCelestionVintage30’s

or, when punishment is required, the Long Chassis head pumping a 4x12…it’s the final word in loud. The voice is fatter and a little

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Operating Instructions

Series

TREBLE MID BASS REVERB

GAIN MASTER

POWERSTANDBY

ON ON

CH1

2CH

CONTOUR

INPUT

FRONT VIEW:

FX MIX

10%

SILENT RECORDING

MUTE SPKR ON

8 OHM

COMBO

SPEAKERS

FUSE

FOOTSWITCH

SOCKET

BELOW

RCORD / PHONES

STEREO / MONO

FX SEND RETURN

4 OHM

WARNING:

Unplug power

before replacing

fuse or removing

bolts mounting

chassis.

POWER FUSE

SLO

BLO

120 V~

60 Hz

100%

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

electric shock, replace fuse with

same type and rating only. Do not

expose this unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or electric

shock, Do not remove cover. No user-

serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

OOGIE

MESA

F-Series All Tube Am lifiers Handbuilt in Petaluma, CA

4 OHM

USE WITH 8 OHM SPEAKERS

REAR VIEW:

OVERVIEW: (Continued) darker than that of its lower power family members but posses a depth and punch found only in amps of

this serious-gigging horsepower range. Our legendary 60/100 switch has been included and allows you to detune the power section

to achieve the brighter, more clippable feel of the F-Series.

F-Series amplifiers are crafted with the same custom quality, chassis, cabinet and tight tolerance parts found in our top of the line

multi-channelamplifiers.Theybecomethedealofthecentury byfocusingonmaximumperformancederivedfromamorestraightfor-

ward layout that defines their stripped, business like personality. Yet make no mistake, these three over the top, footswitchable

sounds stand proud against any amp at any price.

Featuresinclude2Channelswhicharedivided intoaseparateRhythmChannel(top)andaTwo-ModeLeadChannel(bottom)which

sharesasetofTonecontrolstoproducethemorevintage,warmsauceofLead1andthehuge,aggressivespreadofLead2Contour.

Add to this a long tank, 3-spring, pure analog Reverb, a Parallel Effects Loop and a dedicated Recording Output and the F-Series

preamp shines with old world luster as it delivers modern high gain performance.

All this preamp versatility is powered by feeding our dynamic dual differential driver first seen in our popular Strategy 400 Stereo

power amp, which lends an explosive nature to the sound and gives the impression of headroom far beyond the rated wattage. We

then send this super-buffed signal to the output section that responds to every nuance of your playing style.

All this performance is controlled via the included 3 button footswitch and this rounds out the package to achieve a performance

mindedinstrumentofultimateexpression.Sobeforewegettothespecificcontrolsand features, take a spin around theworld of tone

found in the 3 Modes using the sample setting below as a guide.

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TREBLE MID BASS REVERB

GAIN MASTER

POWERSTANDBY

ON ON

CH1

FT.

2CH

CONTOUR

INPUT

NOTE: To audition the 3 modes using the Footswitch, toggle between Channel 1(top) and Channel 2 (bottom) using the left button

and toggle between Lead 1 and Lead 2 Contour with the middle button.

INSTANT GRATIFICATION:

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OVERVIEW: (Continued)

4 OHM

FX MIX

10%

SILENT RECORDING

MUTE SPKR ON

8 OHM

COMBO

SPEAKERS

FUSE

FOOTSWITCH

SOCKET

BELOW

RCORD / PHONES

STEREO / MONO FX SEND RETURN

WARNING:

Unplug power

before replacing

fuse or removing

bolts mounting

chassis.

POWER FUSE

SLO

BLO

120 V~

60 Hz

100%

OOGIE

ESA

F-30 All Tube Am lifier Handbuilt in Petaluma, CA

4 OHM

USE WITH 8 OHM SPEAKERS

REAR VIEW :

F-30

MESA

EL84

MESA

EL84

FX MIX

10%

SILENT RECORDING

MUTE SPKR ON

8 OHM

COMBO

SPEAKERS

FUSE

FOOTSWITCH

SOCKET

BELOW

RCORD / PHONES

STEREO / MONO FX SEND RETURN

4 OHM

WARNING:

Unplug power

before replacing

fuse or removing

bolts mounting

chassis.

POWER FUSE

SLO

BLO

120 V~

60 Hz

100%

OOGIE

ESA

F-50 All Tube Am lifier Handbuilt in Petaluma, CA

4 OHM

USE WITH 8 OHM SPEAKERS

REAR VIEW :

F-50

6L6 GC

FX MIX

10%

SILENT RECORDING

MUTE SPKR ON

8 OHM

COMBO

SPEAKERS

FUSE

FOOTSWITCH

SOCKET

BELOW

RCORD / PHONES

STEREO / MONO FX SEND RETURN

4 OHM

WARNING:

Unplug power

before replacing

fuse or removing

bolts mounting

chassis.

POWER FUSE

SLO

BLO

120 V~

60 Hz

100%

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

electric shock, replace fuse with

same type and rating only. Do not

expose this unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or electric

shock, Do not remove cover. No user-

serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

F-100 All Tube Am lifier Handbuilt in Petaluma, CA

OOGIE

ESA

4 OHM

USE WITH 8 OHM SPEAKERS

REAR VIEW :

F-100

6L6 GC

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

electric shock, replace fuse with

same type and rating only. Do not

expose this unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or electric

shock, Do not remove cover. No user-

serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

electric shock, replace fuse with

same type and rating only. Do not

expose this unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or electric

shock, Do not remove cover. No user-

serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

GAIN:

This is by far the most powerful control in each of the three different Modes that are activated by the Mode switch. It not only

determines the overall gain amount, shape and sensitivity of the Mode selected...but it is also a powerful Tone control. Generally

speaking,whateverisdialedup hereultimatelydeterminestheModes’personality.Setlow,itallowscleanerandbrightersoundswith

enhanced dynamic response, especially in the higher frequencies. Set high, the whole personality of the Mode becomes darker,

fatterandmore overdriven.

We worked hard to make sure that the entire range of Gain available is usable in the F-Series and

more importantly, musical. Don’t think for a moment that this simple layout limits you in any way in

regards to the amount and texture of Gain that is available. Long neurotic hours were spent to

ensure that the ranges of Gain were stylistically accurate. It’s probably a good time to mention that

most ofthegreat soundscanbefoundin the F-Series bysettingtheGAIN controlmoderately inthe

Lead 2 - Contour mode.

In the Channel 1 Mode, try setting this control somewhere between ( 11:00 through 1:00 ). Use of

moderation here will reduce the likelihood of pesky tube microphonic problems ever occurring,

while at the same time making all three Modes easier to balance in volume and FX send strength.

TREBLE:

Asinmosttubeguitaramplifiers,theTREBLEcontrol(inallthreeModesofyourF-Series amplifier)isthemostpowerfuloftherotary

controls and is next in line only to the GAIN control as a shaping tool. Because it is first in the signal path of the tone controls - and

from here the Middle and Bass receive their signal - it is by far the dominant tone control.

For this reason the setting of the TREBLE control is very important for equal representa-

tion of the three frequency regions to appear at their respective controls.

Like most of the controls on your F-Series amplifier there is an optimum region of the

TREBLE control where ample top end is mixed in and yet enough signal is still passed on

to the MIDDLE and BASS controls. As you might surmise, here is the sweet spot. There

are definitely great sounds above and below this middle region ( 11:00 through 1:30 ), but

thebalancebetweentheTREBLEcontrolandtheothertwotonecontrolsiscompromised.

The one place you may want to throw caution to the wind and set the TREBLE control

above this median zonepresents itself inChannel 1of your new F-Series amplifier. The TREBLEcontrolcan beused todump extra

gain into the mix. As you might surmise, the BASS Controls’ effectiveness will be reduced, so you may have to run a much higher

setting than you are used to seeing to achieve a balance. This said, keep in mind that the TREBLE control in Channel 1 should not

be set much above ( 3:30 ) to avoid unwanted microphonic tube problems.

MID:

TheMID control is responsiblefor the blend ofmidrange frequencies inthe mix and thoughits effectis not asdramaticas thatofthe

TREBLE control,it playsanintegralpart inachievingany soundinyour F-Series amplifier.It is capable ofchangingthefeel dramati-

cally as it blends in a group of frequencies that tend to soften or stiffen the way a sound feels to play.

Most players tend to lean in the direction of lower MID control settings ( 7:00

through 11:00 ) where a scoop in this region produces girth ( by letting the

Bass become a little more dominant ) and a lack of punch lends a more com

CONTROLS:

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INPUT

GAIN

INPUT

GAIN TREBLE

INPUT

GAIN TREBLE MID

MID: (Continued) pressed,evenfeeltothestringsandthereforelessapparentresistancetothepick.AstheMIDcontrolisincreased,

(11:00 through11:30),thesoundisrounded-outandfilled-inwithafocusedmidattackappearingratherquickly.Asyouwouldguess,

thefeelstartstochange -becomingmoreresistant.Abovethisregionthe MIDcontrolcouldbeusedtocompensateforeitherweaker

pick-ups or for times when a specific deficiency is produced by either an extremely high setting of other tone controls, or a physical

anomalyintheroom.WhiletheseMIDcontrolsettings (2:00-5:00 )canintroduceaddedgainandcreateenhancedfocus,thetrade-

off will be a stiffer, more forward, less compressed feel.

BASS:

Thiscontrolblendsin thelowerfrequenciesanditseffectiveness,again,dependsonthesetting oftheTREBLEcontrol.Itshouldalso

be set with moderation, as extreme settings in either low or high directions can produce an unbalanced tone. In any one of the three

Modes, be especially careful using higher Gain settings. Too

much Bass will cause a flabby unfocused sound that can’t be

dialed out because excessive Bass has been introduced to the

pre-amp in the early stages.

Try setting the BASS control to (7:00 ) for clean sounds in the

CLEAN Mode and ( 4:00 ) or below when dialing up High Gain

overdriven sounds in this Mode. In the Channel 2 / CONTOUR

Mode,trysettingtheBASS somewherebetween(10:00through

2:00 ). These settings will depend upon the amount of Gain and

Treble that you have dialed up.

REVERB:

Your new F-Series amplifier is equipped with a rich, natural sounding analog Reverb circuit. The REVERB control enables you to

dial-in just the right amount of Reverb to be mixed with the dry signal. It is normal for extreme settings of the REVERB control to

slightly alter the character of the amplifier as the voicing of the Reverb circuit be-

comes more dominant in the mix.

NOTE: Avoid using high setting the REVERB control when High Gain and Treble

settings are in use. This reduces the likelihood of annoying microphonic problems

occurring.

MASTER:

The individual MASTER controls serve three purposes in the layout of the F-Series. FIRST: They serve as level balancing controls

for each of the two channels. This enables a wide range of front end Gain settings to be matched to a given listening level and the

level of the other Modes.

SECOND: TheyactasEffectSendcontrolsforeachModeintheEffectsLoop.Aswith

manyofthecontrolsontheF-Series, the bestresultsforbalanceandtoneareusually

found in the medium range of this control.

THIRD: TheMASTERcontrolistheRecord/Phones SendLevelcontrol.Whenusing

the direct RECORD / PHONES jack found on the Rear Panel to interface di -

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CONTROLS:

INPUT

GAIN TREBLE BASSMID

BASS REVERB MASTER

CH1

2CH

CONTOUR

BASS REVERB

CH1

2CH

CONTOUR

MASTER

MASTER: (Continued) -rectly to a mixing board or recorder, this control will determine the amount of signal you will be sending via

this jack. In this application it is usually best to start with the MASTER controls set to ( 7:00 ) and gradually increase them to the

proper level. This minimizes the possibility of blowing speakers or eardrums in the event the engineer has an extremely sensitive

input headroom setting in place at the console.

CH.1 / CH.2 / CONTOUR SELECT SWITCH:

Use this mini-toggle to select one of the three Modes - CHANNEL 1, CHANNEL 2 or CONTOUR. In order for the channel select

Footswitchto operate whenconnected to yournew F-Series amplifier,thechannelselect mini-toggle switch

must be in its middle position - FT . SW.

ON / STANDBY:

Perfect for set breaks...this toggle switch also serves an even more important purpose. In the STANDBY position (switch up), the

tubes are at idle so that during power up they may warm up before being put to use.

Beforethepowerisswitchedon,makesuretheSTANDBYswitchisinthe

STANDBY position. Wait at least 30 seconds and then flip the STANDBY

switch to its ON position. Following this simple warm up procedure helps

in preventing tube problems and increase their toneful life substantially.

POWER / ON:

ThisswitchdeliverstheA.C.powertotheF-Series.Makesuretheunitisproperlygrounded(allthreeterminalsoftheA.C.powercord

must be connected whenever possible and that the proper voltage is present. Follow the cold start procedure described in the ON/

STANDBY section above when powering up your new F-Series amplifier.

NOTE: Neveralterthe A.C. power cordinanyway.

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CONTROLS:

CH1

2CH

CONTOUR

MASTER

STANDBY

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

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