Guild Thunderbass 8 Tubes Version

Operating InstuctionsThunderBass,
Quantum Bass, and Quantum X Amplifiers

INTRODUCTION
The ThunderBass I, ThunderBass I-A and Quantum X are designed for bass, guitar,
and organ.
The Quantum Basses are for use with electric bass ans organ only. The ThunderBasses
have 100 watt amplifier sections and the Quantum series all have 200 watt amplifiers.
The channel functions and controls are the same for both. The only difference in the
amplifier sections is the power rating.
PREVENTING OF SPEAKER DAMAGE

1. When plugging your instrument in or out of the amplifier input , always place the
Standby Switch (indicated by SBY) in "SBY" position, which is the "off "
position.
2. Use caution when raising the volume level to maximum output. When used with
electric bass, the Guild ThunderBass and Quantum Bass amplifiers are capable
of producing more power than the speakers can handle.
USE OF VOLUME CONTROLS

These amplifiers have sufficient gain to cause overloading with an average guitar when
the volume Controls are adjusted to maximum output. Once an amplifier reaches the
overload point, very little additional volume is produced, but the distortion level
increases exponentially.
Unless distortion is desired for some particular reasons, there is no justfication for
turning the volume Control beyond the setting which produces the maximum clean
output that the amplifier is capable of producing. The most favorable signal-to-noise
ratio (the least amount of hiss) is attained when the volume Control of the individual
channel is set at maximum levelclockwiseand the master Volume Control is at a
minimum setting.
Note: The Master Volume Control overrides the Volume Control of the individual
channel. Whatever the individual Volume Control settings, the Master Volume
Control raises the level of both channels simultaneously.
INPUTS: NORMAL AND HIGH GAIN

No.1 input is the high gain input. Unless overloading is experienced, use the No.1 input.
No.2 input would be used with guitars having pickups of unusually high output.
PROPER USE OF TONE CONTROLS AND TONE SWITCH

1. With Tone Controls centered and the Tone Switch in the top position, the
frequency response is flat. This is preferred position for microfone reproduction
and accordion amplification.
2. As the Tone Switch is moved from top to bottom position, the treble gain
increases significantly.
3. Experimantation with the various Tone Controls will provide the player with a
wide range of sound and tone.
BASS CHANNEL
1. With Tone Controls centered and the Tone Switch in the middle position, the
frequency respons is flat.
2. With the Tone Contrlol Switch in upper position, the sound is "harder" or
"brighter." With the Tone Switch in lower position, it is a "deep" or "rhythm"
sound. Maximum bass response is achieved with the switch in the lower position.
USE OF STANDBY (SBY) SWITCH

The Standby Switch activates an indicator light which gives you a visual as well as
audible indication of the Switch position. When the indicator light is on, the amplifier is
ready for use.
POLARITY SWITCH
Use of the Polarity Switch helps to eliminate excessive hum, string noise, and the effect
of minor shocks. It is located on the front panel.
REAR PANEL FEATURES

You will find an auxiliary AC outlet on the rear panel. This is convenient for the
addition of such accessories as the Guild P.A. System, Copicat or Echorec. The current
rating is printed below the outlet.
HUM BALANCE CONTROL

Each amplifier had a Hum Balance Control on the rear panel to minimize amplifier
hum and buzz. Correct hum-balancing procedure: Make sure that the Polarity Switch
(front panel) is in the most favorable position (least hum). Then disconnect the
instruments from the amplifier. With Volume controls at normal playing level, adjust
the Hum Balance Control for lowest hum. After the instruments are again plugged into
the amplifier, any hum that returns is the result of electric fields picked up by the guitar.
DOLLY ATTACHMENT
You will note a small hole with a metal bushing located on the bottom and/or side of
your amplifier speaker cabinet. An accessory dolly (Guild model TD1) is easily attached
with a special fitting on the dolly. By inserting this fitting and turning it one-quarter of a
turn, the dolly can be attached or detached.
GUILD
GUILD MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY 07030
A DIVISION OF AVNET, INC.
No6949-F Litho in USA
Components list Thunderbass by Guild (Supply)
TR 1
V1
D1
D2
D3
S1
L1
Con. 1
P1
P2
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R 10
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C 10
Mains Transformer
Tube, 6GF7 or 6GF7A
Diode, 300 PIV or any other 4 Amp diode (500Volts)
Mains Switch mounted on front panel
Neon Lamp, mounted on front panel
Mains Auxilairy Connector (Max 4 Amp), mounted on back of chassis
Potmeter 250 Ohm/Lin
Potmeter 10K Ohm/Lin
Resistor 10 Ohm/5 Watt
Resistor 15K Ohm/10 Watt
Resistor 4K7 Ohm
Resistor 220K Ohm/2 Watt
Resistor 27K Ohm
Resistor 5 Ohm/5 Watt
Resistor 3K3 Ohm
Resistor 18K Ohm
Resistor 180K Ohm
Resistor 470 K Ohm
Capacitor 470nF/600V (x-type)
Capacitor 250uF/450V (electrolytic)
Capacitor 80uF/450V (electrolytic) C4 & C5 in one housing
Capacitor 0,1uF/400V (film/foil)
Capacitor 2,2uF/450V (electrolytic)
All Resistors 0.5Watt unless Otherwise Specified
Components list Thunderbass by Guild (Pre Amp.)
V6
V7
V8
L1
S5
Normal 1
Normal 2
Bass 1
Bass 2
Con. 5
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P 10
R 36
R 37
R 38
R 39
R 40
R 41
R 42
R 43
R 44
R 45
R 46
R 47
R 48
R 49
R 50
R 51
R 52
R 53
R 54
R 55
R 56
R 57
R 58
R 59
R 60
R 61
R 62
R 63
R 64
R 65
R 66
R 67
R 68
R 69
R 70
R 71
R 72
R 73
R 74
R 75
Tube, ECC 83
Tube, ECC 83
Tube, 7247
Neon Lamp, indicates "Stand By" mounted on front panel
Stand By Switch, mounted on front panel
Guitar input Connector, Jack 6,3mm mounted on front panel
Connector, Jack 6.3mm, mounted on top side of chassis
Potmeter 3M Ohm
Potmeter 3M Ohm
Potmeter 1M Ohm
Potmeter 3M Ohm
Potmeter 3M Ohm
Potmeter 1M Ohm
Resistor 150K Ohm
Resistor 150K Ohm
Resistor 330K Ohm
Resistor 10K Ohm
Resistor 8K2 Ohm
Resistor 680 Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 10K Ohm
Resistor 1K8 Ohm
Resistor 150K Ohm/2Watt
Resistor 1M Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 1M2 Ohm
Resistor 100K Ohm
Resistor 10K Ohm
Resistor 220K Ohm
Resistor 330K Ohm
Resistor 220K Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 220K Ohm
Resistor 120K Ohm
Resistor 150K Ohm
Resistor 150K Ohm
Resistor 330K Ohm
Resistor 10K Ohm
Resistor 8K2 Ohm
Resistor 680 Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 4K7 Ohm
Resistor 56K Ohm
Resistor 330K Ohm
Resistor 1M Ohm
Resistor 6K8 Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 100K Ohm
Resistor 10K Ohm
Resistor 680K Ohm
Components list Thunderbass by Guild (Pre Amp.)
R 76
R 77
R 78
R 79
R 80
R 81
R 82
R 83
C 24
C 25
C 26
C 27
C 28
C 29
C 30
C 31
C 32
C 33
C 34
C 35
C 36
C 37
C 38
C 39
C 40
C 41
C 42
C 43
C 44
C 45
C 46
C 47
C 48
C 49
C 50
C 51
C 52
C 53
C 54
C 55
C 56
C 57
C 58
C 59
C 60
C 61
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 220K Ohm
Resistor 220K Ohm
Resistor 220K Ohm
Resistor 56K Ohm
Resistor Ohm
Capacitor 68nF/100V film/foil
Capacitor 33uF/25V electrolytic
Capacitor 10nF/100V ceramic
Capacitor 0,1uF/400V film/foil
Capacitor 75pF/250V ceramic
Capacitor 3,3nF/400V film/foil
Capacitor 3,3nF/400V film/foil
Capacitor 3,3nF/250V ceramic
Capacitor 33nF.250V film/foil
Capacitor 40uF/250V electrolytic (C60 & C61 in one housing)
Capacitor 40uF/250V electrolytic (C60 & C61 in one housing)
GuiM Outputstage SHEET
NOTES:
ALL D.C. VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTSARE RESPECT T 0 GROUND

AND ARE TAKEN AT 230V LINEVOLTAGE WITH 8 OHM LOAD
CONNECTED T 0 OUTPUT AND NO SIGNAL APPLIED T 0 INPUT
w 2
ADJUST EACH OUTPUT TUBE BIAS CONTROL T 0 PROVIDE 0.3V D.C.

AUX.
OUTPUT
8 OHM
ENG: 0.L LUGT

PROJECT:
THUNDERBASSBY GUILD (OUTPUTSTRAGE)
COMPANY:
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Components list Thunderbass by Guild (Outputstage)
TR 2
V2
V3
V4
V5
Con. 2
Con. 3
Con. 4
P3
P4
R 11
R 12
R 13
R 14
R 15
R 16
R 17
R 18
R 19
R 20
R 21
R 22
R 23
R 24
R 25
R 26
R 27
R 28
R 29
R 30
R 31
R 32
R 33
R 34
R 35
C 11
C 12
C 13
C 14
C 15
C 16
C 17
C 18
C 19
C 20
C 21
C 22
C 23
Output Transformer
Tube, ECC 83
Tube, 7247
Tube, 6550
Tube, 6550
Output Connector, Jack 6.3mm 8 Ohm, mounted on rear side of chassis
Auxilary Output Connector, Jack 6.3mm 8 Ohm, mounted on short side of chassis
Bias Test Connector, mounted on rear side of chassis
Potmeter 3K/Lin
Potmeter 3K/Lin
Resistor 1M Ohm
Resistor 330K Ohm
Resistor 100K Ohm
Resistor 680 Ohm
Resistor 22K Ohm
Resistor 1K8 Ohm
Resistor 220K Ohm
Resistor 10M Ohm
Resistor 1M Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 100K Ohm
Resistor 330K Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 6K8 Ohm
Resistor 6K8 Ohm
Resistor 6K8 Ohm
Resistor 91K Ohm
Resistor 91K Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 4K7 Ohm
Resistor 1K Ohm
Resistor 6,8 Ohm
Resistor 6,8 Ohm
Capacitor 15pF Ceramic
Capacitor 300nF Ceramic
Capacitor 1nF Ceramic

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Operating InstuctionsThunderBass,

Quantum Bass, and Quantum X Amplifiers

PREVENTING OF SPEAKER DAMAGE

USE OF VOLUME CONTROLS

INPUTS: NORMAL AND HIGH GAIN

PROPER USE OF TONE CONTROLS AND TONE SWITCH

USE OF STANDBY (SBY) SWITCH

REAR PANEL FEATURES

HUM BALANCE CONTROL

Components list Thunderbass by Guild (Supply)

All Resistors 0.5Watt unless Otherwise Specified

Components list Thunderbass by Guild (Pre Amp.)

All Resistors 0.5Watt unless Otherwise Specified

Components list Thunderbass by Guild (Pre Amp.)

All Resistors 0.5Watt unless Otherwise Specified

GuiM Outputstage SHEET

ALL D.C. VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTSARE RESPECT T 0 GROUND

ADJUST EACH OUTPUT TUBE BIAS CONTROL T 0 PROVIDE 0.3V D.C.

ENG: 0.L LUGT

THUNDERBASSBY GUILD (OUTPUTSTRAGE)

Components list Thunderbass by Guild (Outputstage)

All Resistors 0.5Watt unless Otherwise Specified

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