INPUT
Passive
Active
Clip
0
-6
BB115
BigBlock
115
SERIAL NUMBER
POWER
On
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Circuit
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PAR L'UTILISATEUR.
Traynor Big Block Bass Combo
Traynor Big Block BB115
Thank you for choosing the Traynor Big Block Bass amplifier combo. You will discover that
this bass amp sounds "just right" with a minimum amount of effort and knob twirling.
Features
• The power LED displays the status of the amplifier (power up, ready, fault and mute).
• Inputs for standard passive pickups (0 dB) and extra-hot / active pickups (-6 dB) are provided.
• Dial-in the perfect amount of sensitivity, clarity and warmth (or even a touch of
overdrive) with the Gain control.
• The Master volume controls the overall volume of the Big Block.
• The Low Expander tailors your sound precisely and uniquely by extending the lows,
reducing the mids and taming the highs.
• Active Bass, Low-Mid, Hi-Mid and Treble tone controls provide up to 15dB of cut or boost.
• The Mute button cuts the audio signal to the speaker/s without affecting the Tuner output.
• The balanced XLR Line Out is selectable Pre or Post EQ and includes a Ground Lift option.
• EFX Send and Return for using external effects or connecting multiple amplifiers.
• A selectable Limiter helps prevent excessive amplifier clipping.
• Phones jack connects headphones for practicing silently or for monitoring in the studio;
please note that connected to headphones disconnects signal to the main amp.
• A full-range speaker system with matched 15-inch LF and 1-inch HF drivers.
• A Tweeter In/Out switch.
• Speakon® connector for connecting an external 8-ohm cabinet
Please take a little time to read the following instructions; then plug in, switch on, and
unleash your musical creativity!
Power/Status LED and Power Switch
The power LED on the front panel displays the status and condition of the amplifier. When
powering up, the Traynor Big Block (switch on rear panel), the LED illuminates red for a few
moments and then turns blue when the amp is ready to go. If the Mute is engaged or a fault
is detected the LED will illuminate red.
0 dB/Passive and -6 dB/Active Inputs and Clip LED
The Traynor Big Block input circuit has been designed for most basses but as we know, all
basses are not created equally. Some basses have higher signals while others have very low
signals, the Traynor Big Blocks feature inputs that accommodate a wide range of basses by
including both 0 and -6 db inputs.
For basses with standard, single-coil pickups, we suggest the 0 dB input; for active or
extremely 'hot' pickups, such as humbuckers, try using the -6 dB input. In all cases, the Gain
control setting will establish the type of clean or overdriven sound being produced by the amp.
Gain
Bass
Low-Mid
Hi-Mid
Treble
Limiter
Z1790R / 1v0
100-120V
50/60 Hz
2.0A
EFX
EFX
Send
Return
EQ
Post
DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED BY
Pre
DI Line Out
DI Line Out
10
1
Low
Expander MASTER
Mute
Tuner
Phones
WARNING! RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY!
AVIS! ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE!
USING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS DOES NOT
USING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS DOES NOT
DEFEAT INTERNAL SPEAKER!
DEFEAT INTERNAL SPEAKER!
Tweeter
In
GND
Lift
SPEAKON™ Pin Config 1+1–
SPEAKON™ Pin Config 1+1–
Out
GND
Speaker Out
Speaker Out
6 5 0 W
6 5 0 W • • 8 - o h m s m i n
8 - o h m s m i n
CLASS 3 WIRING REQUIRED
CLASS 3 WIRING REQUIRED
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BigBlock
115