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Owner’s Manual
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Greetings………..
I would like to personally thank you for choosing Egnater as your “Tone Partner”. Our
goal is to provide you with the best tools we can to help you express yourself to the
fullest. Your amplifier is an integral piece in your never ending “Tone Quest”. Our
commitment to helping you achieve that goal is our passion. Our hope is that you will
take advantage of the years of innovative tube amp designs we offer and use it to find
the sound that is “in your head”.
Thank you for putting your trust in Egnater.
Best Regards,

Bruce Egnater

INSIDE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

Overview............................................................................. 3
Important Information...................................................... 4
Safety Precautions.............................................................. 5
Front Panel Controls......................................................... 6-7
Finding the Sound You Want............................................ 8-9
The Rear Panel Explained................................................. 10-11
Biasing................................................................................. 12-13
Speaker Cabinet Set-ups................................................... 14
Foot Pedal........................................................................... 15
Tech Note #1: Watts vs Volume......................................... 16
Tech Note #2: Sound Dispersion....................................... 17
Features & Specifications.................................................. 18
Warranty Information....................................................... 19
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference receiver is connected.
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. undesired operation.
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Plug in to all-tube tone that takes no prisoners! The incredibly versatile Renegade is a
2-channel powerhouse that gives you the tools to forge your sound and the power to move
some serious air in any size venue. Channel 1 produces lush, three dimensional clean tones
with just a bit of grunt when you dig in. Channel 2 starts with a sweet, bluesy overdrive, but
pushing the gain opens the floodgates, unleashing enough thick, harmonically rich distor-
tion to satisfy the most demanding player. Both channels offer an independent 3-band EQ,
Egnater’s BRIGHT and TIGHT switches and a Wattage Selector switch that lets you choose
between an intimate 18W or a wall-shaking 65W. Master Presence and Density knobs let
you sculpt the high and low-end response.

At the heart of this tone machine, you’ll find six 12AX7 preamp tubes and a power section
fueled by two 6L6s and two EL34s. The Renegade features the ground-breaking TUBE MIX
function on each channel, allowing you to blend the deep Californian character of the 6L6s
with the aggressive British midrange punch of the EL34s. There are independent reverb con-
trols for each channel, dual footswitchable master volumes and a speaker-emulated line out.
The included 4-button footswitch controls much more than just channel switching. It also en-
gages the on-board reverb, effects loop and secondary master volume with channel-assigning
switches for all three. Run them on both channels or just the one you choose. The Renegade
is available in a head and 1x12”, 2x12” and 4x10” combo versions.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration of owning
this Egnater Renegade. Please carefully read and understand the instructions inside this user’s
manual before attempting to operate your new amp.
This instruction manual includes essential safety information regarding the use and
maintenance of the Renegade. Take special care to heed all warning symbols and signs inside
this manual and those printed on the amplifier itself.

WARNING WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?

The lightning flash with an arrow
TO PREVENT FIRE OR triangular symbol is intended to alert
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT the user to the presence of non-
EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER TO insulated “dangerous voltage” within
WATER OR MOISTURE. DO
NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY the products enclosure, and may be of
WATER SOURCE sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock
1) Read these instructions.
2) Follow all instructions.
WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
3) Keep these instructions.

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4) Heed all warnings. The exclamation point triangular
5) DO NOT turn on the amplifier before connecting symbol is intended to alert the user
all other external devices.
to the presence of important operat-
6) Do not use the amplifier near water. Be extra
cautious when moving the amplifier during rain or ing and maintenance (servicing)
while transporting it over wet surfaces as water instructions in the user manual
might splash onto the unit. accompanying this amplifier
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings and operate
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not operate near heat sources such as radiators, plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled into the
stoves or other devices that may produce heat. unit, the unit has been exposed to moisture or rain,
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
polarization or grounding-type plug. A polarized 14) Moisture can damage the amplifier and can cause
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. corrosion of electrical contacts.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 15) Keep the unit out of extended or intense direct sun
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third light. No containers filled with any type of liquid
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided should be placed on or near the amplifier.
plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at the plug and the point
Handle the power supply cord
where it exits the amplifier.
11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by
WARNING with care. Do not damage or de-
Egnater Amps. form; it may cause electric shock
12) Unplug the amplifier before lightning storms and or malfunction when used. Hold
when not in use. plug attachment when removing
13) Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. from wall outlet. Do not pull on
Servicing may be required when the unit has been the power cord.
damaged in any way such as when power-cord or
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 FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Read Instructions – All the safety
and operating instructions should be read CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
before this product is operated. servicing to qualified service personnel only.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety
and operating instructions should be re-
tained for future reference. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
the amplifier and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and use instructions should be operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this amplifier.
followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The ampli-
fier should not be used near water - for CAUTION
example, a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
laundry tub, wet basement, or near a swim- can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
ming pool, and the like.
6. Heat – Amplifier should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators, A. The power-supply cord or the plug 18. Replacement Parts – When
heat registers, stoves, or other amplifier has been damaged; or replacement parts are required, be
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been sure the service technician has used
7. Power Sources – This product spilled into the amplifier; or replacement parts specified by the manu-
should be operated only from the type of C. The amplifier has been exposed to facturer or have the same characteristics as
power source indicated on the rating label. rain; or the original part. Unauthorized
If you are not sure of the type of power D. The amplifier does not appear to substitutions may result in fire, electric
supply to your home, consult your product operate normally or exhibits a marked shock, or other hazards.
dealer or local power company. change in performance; or 19. Safety Check – Upon completion
8. Grounding or Polarization E. The amplifier has been dropped, or the of any service or repairs to this product,
– This product may be equipped with a enclosure damaged. ask the service technician to perform
polarized alternation-current line plug (a 13. Servicing – The user should not safety checks to determine that the product
plug having one blade wider than the other). attempt any service to the amplifier beyond is in proper operating condition.
This plug will fit into the power outlet only that described in the operating instructions. 20. FUSES – Always use the correct rat-
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are All other servicing should be referred to ing and type of fuse as indicated on the
unable to insert the plug fully into the out- qualified service personnel. rear panel. Note the proper rating fuse is
let, try reversing the plug. If the plug should 14. Ventilation – Slots and openings determined by the AC line voltage in the
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to in the cabinet are provided for ventila- country this unit is being operated.
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat tion and to ensure reliable operation of the 21. AC SELECT SWITCH: This switch
the safety purpose of the polarized plug. product and to protect it from overheating, must be set to match the AC line voltage
9. Power-Cord Protection – and these openings must not be blocked in the country this unit is being operated.
Power-supply cords should be routed so or covered. The openings should never be To change the setting, loosen (do not
that they are not likely to be walked on or blocked by placing the product on a bed, remove) the two screws above and below
pinched by items placed upon or against sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This the slide switch. Temporarily move the
them, paying particular attention to the cord product should not be placed in a built- in protective cover strip and slide the actua-
in correspondence of plugs, convenience installation such as a bookcase or rack. tor to match the voltage in your country.
receptacles, and the point where they exit 15. Attachments – do not use attach- Place the protective cover strip back over
from the amplifier. ments not recommended by the product the switch and tighten the two screws.
10. Cleaning – The amplifier should manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
be cleaned only as recommended by the 16. Accessories – Do not place this
manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
slightly damp with water. Avoid getting bracket, or table. The product may fall,
water inside the amplifier. causing serious injury to a child or adult,
11. Non-use Periods – The power and serious damage to the product. Use
cord of the amplifier should be unplugged only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
from the outlet when left unused for a long table recommended by the manufacturer, or
period of time. sold with the product.
12. Object and Liquid Entry 17. Lightning – For added protection
– Care should be taken so that objects do for this product before a lightning storm,
not fall and liquids are not spilled into or when it is left unattended and unused
the enclosure through openings. for long periods of time, unplug it from the
13. Damage Requiring Service wall outlet. This will prevent damage to
– The amplifier should be serviced by the product due to lightning and power-line
qualified service personnel when: surges.
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1) GUITAR INPUT: Plug your guitar in tone will be a little less midrangy com- 11) CHANNEL 2 - 65/18W SWITCH:
here using a high quality, shielded instru- pared to the BRIGHT off and the TREBLE Same as on CHANNEL 1. This toggle
ment cable. turned up. switch allows you to preset the power for
2) CHANNEL SELECT: The push- 6) CHANNEL 1 ON LED: Tells you CHANNEL 2 to either 65 watts for maxi-
button switch to select CHANNEL 1 or CHANNEL 1 is active. mum headroom and clarity or switch down
CHANNEL 2. 7) CHANNEL 1 GAIN: This controls to 18 watts for a somewhat softer attach
NOTE: This switch is disabled when the amount a “drive” in the CLEAN chan- and feel. This is cool if you are look-
using the footswitch. nel. Low settings of the GAIN knob (with ing for a little more power amp breakup.
3) CHANNEL 1 - 65/18 SWITCH: higher settings of the VOLUME knob) will Keep in mind, 18 watts can still be quite
This toggle switch allows you to preset keep the sound big, full and beautiful. You loud. Read the TECH NOTES later in
the power for CHANNEL 1 to either 65 can also use higher settings of the GAIN this manual for an in depth explanation of
watts for maximum headroom and clarity knob to push the channel into overdrive to WATTS [Link].
or switch down to 18 watts for a somewhat get some really raucous rock & roll crunch 12) CHANNEL 2 TIGHT/DEEP
softer attack and feel. This is cool if you tones. SWITCH: This switch is really useful for
are looking for a little more power amp 8) CHANNEL 1 TONE CONTROLS: tightening up the low end, especially when
breakup. Keep in mind, 18 watts can still This channel features the familiar passive pushing the gain. It works by cutting the
be quite loud. Read the TECH NOTES tone control designs of many revered clas- deep bass at the beginning of the high gain
later in this manual for an in depth expla- sic tube amps. Dial in beautiful, pristine preamp. Setting the TIGHT switch up will
nation of WATTS [Link]. clean sounds to bold, powerful overdrive result in a clearer, tighter tone. Setting the
4) CHANNEL 1 TIGHT / DEEP tones. Don’t hesitate to turn the knobs. switch to DEEP will create a fuller, fatter
SWITCH: This switch is really useful for You’ll find a vast array of stellar sounds. tone but can tend to get a little muddy with
tightening up the low end, especially when 9) CHANNEL 1 TUBE MIX: A super high gain settings, especially with hum-
pushing the gain. It works by cutting the cool Egnater feature. Inside the REN- bucking type pickups.
deep bass at the beginning of the preamp. EGADE you will find a pair of 6L6/5881 13) CHANNEL 2 BRIGHT/NORMAL
Setting the TIGHT switch up will result in tubes AND a pair of EL34 power tubes. SWITCH: As expected, the up (BRIGHT)
a clearer, tighter tone. Down retains a full, This knob allows you to select a tone with setting boosts the high end. Do experi-
big low end that is great for a really robust, a more “British bark” by rotating the knob ment with different combinations of the
fat rhythm sound. all the way to the EL34 side. Setting the BRIGHT on and TREBLE knob down
5) CHANNEL 1 BRIGHT/NORMAL knob full counterclockwise brings out the compared to the BRIGHT off and the
SWITCH: As expected, the up (BRIGHT) more “American” character of the 6L6 TREBLE up. You will find that with the
setting boosts the high end. Do experi- tubes. But wait, there’s more. You can BRIGHT on and the TREBLE down, the
ment with different combinations of the BLEND the two tube types in any propor- tone will be a little less midrangy com-
BRIGHT on and TREBLE knob down tion you desire giving you a tonal range pared to the BRIGHT off and the TREBLE
compared to the BRIGHT off and the not found anywhere else. turned up.
TREBLE up. You will find that with the 10) CHANNEL 1 VOLUME: Adjust the 14) CHANNEL 2 ON LED: Tells you
BRIGHT on and the TREBLE down, the loudness of CHANNEL 1. CHANNEL 2 is active.
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15) CHANNEL 2 GAIN: The gain knob each channel separately. The Renegade between channels, you can use MAIN 1
controls the amount of overdrive (distor- reverb has a unique feature we call “spill- to turn the volume up or down as needed
tion). Use the least amount of gain to get over”. Most amps with separate reverb without changing any individual channel
“your tone”. As always, lower gain set- knobs for each channel simply switch settings. Typical setting for this knob is
tings will result in a tighter, more defined controls when switching channels. With between 9 o’clock and 1:00 o’clock.
sound. Higher gain settings are more fun different settings of the two knobs, without MAIN 2: A second overall master control
and make an amp easier to play but can get “spillover”, there can be an abrupt cutoff for a solo or volume boost that is con-
more compressed and muddy. Remember, of the reverb tail or a swell in the reverb trolled from the footpedal. Set MAIN 1
to try the TIGHT switch with high gain. level before it decays away. The “spill- first to get your normal playing volume.
16) CHANNEL 2 TONE CONTROLS: over” feature allows the reverb to decay Next, switch MAIN 2 on with the pedal
The Renegade overdrive channel features naturally even when switching channels. and set your boost volume. NOTE: MAIN
a tone control circuit reminiscent of many DENSITY: This control varies the amount 2 does not function unless the pedal is
classic British [Link] range and feel of deep, low end in the power amp section plugged in.
should be familiar to most players and and affects both channels. Higher settings 20) STANDBY/PLAY SWITCH: When
makes it really easy to dial in some great create a really big, full low end. Use this in the STANDBY position, the amp is
tones with minimal knob “twiddling”. Our control sparingly at high volumes. Exces- warmed up and ready to play. To play,
advice is always to “use your ears, not sive bass boost at high volumes can cause switch to PLAY. Placing the switch in the
your eyes” to find your TONE. some speakers to break up (technical term STANDBY position when you are not
17) CHANNEL 2 TUBE MIX: Same as is “fart out”). actually playing will also help extend tube
the TUBE MIX on CHANNEL 1. This life in the long run.
knob allows you to select a tone with a PRESENCE: Adjusts the amount of 21) ON/OFF SWITCH: Turns the main
more “British bark” by rotating the knob overall “brightness” in the power amp power ON and OFF.
all the way to the EL34 side. Setting the section and affects both channels. Use this NOTE: The correct procedure for
knob full counterclockwise brings out knob sparingly also. To much PRESENCE turning ON and turn OFF is as follows.
the more “American” character of the boost, especially at high volumes, can When first powering the amp on, al-
6L6 tubes. But wait, there’s more. You make your amp sound harsh. ways have the STANDBY switch in the
can BLEND the two tube types in any NOTE: The PRESENCE and STANDBY position. Turn the POWER
proportion you desire giving you a tonal DENSITY controls are boost only type switch ON. Wait about 30 seconds or lon-
range not found anywhere else and……… controls. This means that when the knobs ger before moving the STANDBY switch
with separate TUBE MIX controls for are all the way down, they are not adding to PLAY. Reverse the procedure when
each channel you have unlimited “TONE or subtracting from the sound. As you turn shutting the amp off. By following these
TWEAKING” at your fingertips. them up, you are only boosting the low steps you will, once again, help extend
18) CHANNEL 2 VOLUME: Adjusts the and high content. It’s fine to have them off tube life by not “slamming” the tubes with
overall loudness of CHANNEL 2. if that works for your tone. high voltage while they are cold.
19) MASTER SECTION: CH1 REV and MAIN 1: An overall volume for the entire 22) COOL BLUE PILOT LIGHT: No
CH2 REV adjust the amount of reverb for amp. Once you get the proper balance explanation needed, right?

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FINDING THE SOUND YOU WANT!

Below are some suggested knob settings to get you started. Keep in mind these are merely suggestions.
You are encouraged to experiment to find “your tone”.

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The less gain you use, the tighter and more defined your low end will be.
TUBE MIX KNOB: We did not include suggested settings for the TUBE MIX because it is truly up to
you as to what sounds best. Experiment with different TUBE MIX settings to find “your sweet spot”.
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1) AC INLET and FUSE: Connect a your speakers. The proper setting for the
universal IEC type power cord. Be sure the Renegade 1x12 is 16 ohms. The setting for
proper value fuse is installed that matches the Renegade 2x12 is 8 ohms and 4x10 is 8
the ratings as indicated for your country on ohms. The proper setting for the Renegade
the rear panel. Head is to match whatever your speaker
2) AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR: Makes impedance is.
the Renegade compatible with the line 13) MAIN SPEAKER OUTPUT: Labeled
voltage in any country. Proper setting of “USE FIRST” because you must use this
this switch is absolutely critical. Be sure jack….FIRST. There is a special circuit
the switch position matches the line voltage inside the Renegade that helps protect the
in your country. Severe damage will result amplifier from damage in case you forget
from improperly setting this switch and will to plug in the speakers and attempt to play.
void your warranty, as well as destroy your As we all know, NEVER operate a tube
amp. To change the setting, loosen (DO amplifier without a proper speaker load con-
NOT REMOVE) the two screws securing nected…but we didn’t have to tell you that
the plastic safety cover strip over the switch. did we ?
Swing the cover aside. Using a small screw- 14) EXTENSION SPEAKER OUTPUT:
driver, slide the switch to the proper setting. Used for connected an external speaker to
Replace the cover and retighten the screws. the combo or when a second speaker cabinet
Be sure to install the proper value fuse. is used with the head. Since the MAIN
3) FOOTSWTICH (BEIGE PLUG): speaker output in labeled USE FIRST, it
The Renegade footswitch cable fans out would be reasonable to assume this jack
into two ¼” plugs at the amplifier end of the could be labeled USE SECOND, which
cable. The Beige color plug goes in here to would be correct. See the section later in this
match the Beige color ring around the jack. manual for proper connection and IMPED-
4) FOOTSWITCH (BLACK PLUG): ANCE SWITCH settings for different
Take a guess what plugs in here. You are speaker arrangements.
correct. It is the Black plug on the end of the 15) RECORD LINE OUT: This is an ac-
footswitch cable. tive, balanced “cabinet simulated” output for
5) BIAS SECTION (5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10 & direct connection to the mic input on your
11): This group of technical looking stuff is mixer for recording or live sound. It effec-
very cool as you will discover later in the tively eliminates the need to place a micro-
manual. See the section on “BIAS”. phone in front of the speaker. The frequency
12) IMPEDANCE SWITCH: Set this response of this output closely mimics the
switch to match the IMPEDANCE of sound of a mic’d speaker cabinet. Using this

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output is great for getting a consistent record- match the volume you heard before con-
ing or live output from your rig regardless of necting the return cable. You can check this
what mics are available and how competent by pulling the cable in and out of the return
the person setting up your gear is. Often jack while playing and verifying there is no
setups on stage are done in a hurry and the substantial volume difference. This is called
mic is just hung from the top of the cabinet or “unity gain”. A cool “techie” phrase for “you
stuck right in the middle of the speaker (the get out what you put in”. If your effects gad-
worst location) or even forgotten. By supply- get does not have level controls, it can be as-
ing a predictable, consistent output to the PA sumed you will get unity gain when plugged
or recorder, you are never at the mercy of any in.
of these issues. NOTE: Depending on how loud you
16, 17) EFFECTS LOOP: Basically a play, the level at the loop may be higher than
series insert patch point between the preamp normal guitar level. Though many floor type
and power amp. When an external effects and tabletop effects may work, some may
gadget is patched into these jacks, the path tend to overload. You will know an effect is
is interrupted and 100% of your signal is not made for higher levels if, when you plug it
routed through the effects. This puts some the effect into the loop, you notice distortion
special demands on the effects unit. First is and/or a loss of volume. Most modern effects
must be essentially transparent, meaning at (including many pedals) can operate just fine
can’t mess with your tone. Second, the input in an effects loop. We have gone to great
and output levels (if there are any) must be lengths to make the Renegade loop compat-
properly set for lowest noise and maximum ible with as many different effects gadgets as
headroom. Proper setting of these controls can possible. Of course, you still may occasional-
be achieved using the following method: ly encounter a device that simply won’t work
a) Set your amp/preamp volume levels properly in a loop. This is one of the reasons
for normal playing levels. Connect a high we discourage players from using pedals in a
quality shielded cable from the series send loop. You just spent a considerable amount of
jack to the effect input. your hard earned dollars to get this awesome
b) Adjust the effects unit input level to sounding amp. Sticking a mediocre pedal in
“just peak” while playing your most aggres- the loop of your amp seems to be “counter-
sive licks. tone”. Remember what we said about the ef-
c) Now connect another high quality fect being transparent. Most pedals color your
shielded cable from the effect output to the sound and not always in a good way.
return jack.
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Bias: Power Tube Bias

What is bias? Simply put, it is a circuit Since all meters are different, it is ex- volume or degradation in tone, you may
inside the power amplifier section that tremely important that you thoroughly have a blown power tube. Not really that
controls the “idle current” that flows understand what you are looking at on the uncommon these days. While playing the
through the power tubes. Much like the meter display. amp on either channel, rotate the TUBE
idle speed on a car. There is an optimum 2) Insert the black (negative) test MIX knob from one extreme to the other.
setting where the engine (amplifier) is lead into the panel hole labeled (-) If you have a blown tube (and correspond-
running (idling) fast (hot) enough to keep COMMON. ing blown fuse) you will notice and severe
it from stalling (distorting) but not too fast 3) Notice there are two identical volume loss on either the EL34 side or the
(hot) to cause excessive wear and over- sections to the left and right of the com- 6L6 side. Once you determine that one of
heating. Get it? mon terminal. the tubes pairs is dead, turn the power off,
4) First step is to insert the red unplug the power cord and wait at least
Why don’t all amplifiers have bias or (positive) meter lead into the EL34 test 5 minutes for the power tubes to cool.
idle current adjustments? point (+) hole. Remove and check the suspect blown fuse
Most do have some provision for that 5) With your flat blade screwdriver, located either left or right of the COM-
but typically involve removing the amp turn the BIAS ADJUST control to obtain a MON test point in the BIAS section on
chassis from the box, exposing you to correct reading from the chart below. the rear panel. If you do find a blown fuse,
very dangerous high voltage. Special test 6) Repeat this procedure for the this is a pretty sure bet one of the power
equipment and knowledge of amp circuits 6L6 tubes. tubes on that side has failed. Remove the
and tubes is also needed. Not a skill most 7) Now allow the amp to warm suspect pair and replace the fuse with a
musicians possess and shouldn’t need to. up for about 10 minutes and retweak so 800mA (3/4amp) fast blo type fuse. Install
Why would I want to adjust the bias? the readings are within the range of the a new, matched pair of tubes, plug the
All power tubes are different. They each recommended reading. power cord back in and turn the power on.
have unique sonic and electrical character- Displays differ from one meter to the Check the bias reading. If you get
istics. The Renegade amplifier is shipped next. Some may indicate, for example, a reading that is reasonably close to the
with a pair of 6L6/5881 tubes and a pair 60.0 for 60 millivolts. Others may show proper setting, you have just repaired your
of EL34 tubes, but is designed to accept .060 for 60 millivolts. Knowing how your own amp. Simply readjust the bias control
a variety of different tube types. EL34, meter works if of the utmost importance. according to the chart and you are on
6L6, 5881, 6CA7, 6550, KT66 and KT77 You should always check the bias readings your way. You can thank us later for
are among the many possible choices. Be- whenever you replace output tubes and saving you a bunch of money and a trip to
cause they are all different, each requires readjust if needed. Since we’ve made it so the repair shop.
different bias settings for safety, reliability simple, there is no reason not to.
and optimum performance. Special Note:
Additional features of the “POWER Obviously for this to work, you MUST
Please read the following instructions TUBE BIAS SECTION” carry spare power tubes, fuses, a flat blade
on how to use this cool feature……. Fast Blo fuses. One per output tube pair. screwdriver and your voltmeter with you.
You will need a decent quality digital In the event of a power tube failure, the If a tube fails at a gig, you could be back
voltmeter capable of measuring in the corresponding fuse will open protect- up and running in a matter of minutes.
100 to 200 millivolts DC range. This is a ing the amp from additional damage by You wouldn’t drive your car without a
very basic type of meter available at any effectively removing the failed tube from spare tire, right? Try that with any other
electronic supply house or Radio Shack. the circuit. You can keep playing with just amp. In a pinch you may continue to use
They typically cost anywhere from $10 to a small reduction in performance and still your Renegade with somewhat reduced
$25, about the cost of one bias adjustment get through the gig. If this happened in performance, even with shorted tubes. No
from your local amp tech. the past, you would need to take the amp additional damage to the amp will occur.
You will also need a small, flat blade to a repair shop. They would then hold it Do service the amp as soon as possible, of
screwdriver to turn the adjustment con- for ransom while you figured out how to course. Because the BIAS readings are ac-
trols that are recessed inside the grommets raise enough money to pay them to fix it. tually the sum of the currents for each pair
below each tube label on the rear panel. No more. The amp will protect itself from of tubes, we highly recommend replac-
1) Turn the amp on, standby switch the potential damage and you can continue ing power tubes in matched pairs. If your
in the PLAY position. All controls all the to play. tubes are not matched, one tube could be
way down. Turn the meter on and set for Read the quick trouble shooting pro- running very hot while the other is barely
reading DC millivolts. Consult the meter cedure below if you suspect a tube failure: on but you would still read the sum of the
instructions for how to do this properly. If you notice a sudden loss of power/ pair. This is not a good thing.

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Advanced theory (for those who care): RECOMMENDED BIAS SETTINGS
Those of you with electronic knowledge
may notice we are referring to current draw 6L6/5881 60mV to 70mV
but are making measurements in millivolts. EL34/6CA7 65mV to 75mV
Ohms law states that I=E/R or current (I)
equals voltage (E) divided by resistance E34L 70mV to 80mV
(R). Inside the amp are one ohm resistors
6550 70mV to 80mV
in the cathodes of the output tubes. The
external test points allow access to those 6V6 (JJ ONLY !!!!!!!) 30mV to 40mV
resistors. When you measure across those
resistors at the rear panel test points, you KT66 60mV to 70mV
are reading the DC voltage drop across a KT77 65mV to 75mV
one ohm resistor. Referring to ohms law,
if R=1 in the formula, then I = E or cur-
rent equals voltage. So when you read for
example, 60mV you are also seeing the
equivalent numerical value of current or
60mA. You may have also figured out by
now that since you have separate adjust-
ments for each tube pair, it may be possible
to use alternate tube types at the same time.
Your suspicion is correct. You “tweakers”
can combine different types by installing
one type in the EL34 sockets and another
type in the 6L6 sockets. Be sure to adjust
each pair for the proper range. This way
you can combine the characteristics of the
different types. The range of the bias ad-
justments are such that you should have not
problem adjusting for just about any type
of compatible tubes.

WARNING:
DO NOT be tempted to run your tubes hot-
ter than the maximum values in the chart.
You may find it sounds really cool as you
destroy your expensive tubes and possibly
damage your amp, of course voiding your
warranty! Also, in case you haven’t found
out the hard way yet, power tubes get
extremely hot (as high as 800 degrees)!!!!
NEVER touch the tubes while the amp is
on. Always allow at least 5 minutes for the
tubes to cool before touching them after
turning the amp off.

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The special foot pedal that comes with EFFECTS LOOP to automatically turn on gate will only come on when you go to the
your Renegade is an innovation in itself. when you switch to the CLEAN CHAN- OVERDRIVE CHANNEL. You can do
Notice the extra switches above the NEL and turn off automatically on the the same with the Reverb and the MAIN
EFFECTS, REVERB and MAIN 2 push- OVERDRIVE CHANNEL. Move the little 2 feature. The REVERB should be pretty
buttons. Not only can you turn these func- toggle switch to CH 1 only. Switch the self explanatory so I don’t think we need
tions on and off from the pedal, you can amp to CHANNEL 1 and press the pedal to go over that, right?
now assign those features to automatically pushbutton to turn on the effect. The pedal functions the same way
work on only CHANNEL 1 or CHAN- Now, when you switch channels, the for the REVERB as it does for the EF-
NEL 2 or both channels. Let’s use the compressor will be active on CHANNEL FECTS LOOP. MAIN 2 corresponds to
EFFECTS section as an example. Suppose 1 only and automatically bypassed when the knob labeled MAIN 2, which is just
you have an effect in the loop that you you switch to CHANNEL 2. You will still below MAIN 1 on the Renegade front
would like to be able to access “on the fly” be able to turn the effect on and off on the panel. This is a volume or solo boost level
regardless of which channel you are play- CLEAN CHANNEL with the pedal push- control that, when switched on, provides a
ing on. For that you would simply set the button but it will not be accessible from boost in volume that you can preset with
corresponding EFFECTS toggle switch the OVERDRIVE CHANNEL. This is just the MAIN 2 knob. Once again, this is
to the CENTER position. Now when you one example of how useful this feature programmable just like the other func-
step on the pushbutton, the effect will can be. Assume you are using a ton of gain tions. What if you never need a solo boost
be on when the LED indicator is on, or on the OVERDRIVE CHANNEL. You for your CLEAN CHANNEL but you do
bypassed when the LED is off. Same goes have some noise issues so you want to use on the OVERDRIVE CHANNEL. Just set
for Reverb and MAIN 2. a gate but only on CHANNEL 2. Simple. the toggle switch above MAIN 2 to CH 2
Now the cool part. Here’s an example. Plug the gate into the loop and set the mini only. Switch the amp to CHANNEL 2 and
You have this nice compressor that sounds toggle on the loop section to CHANNEL turn the MAIN 2 function off. Now when
great for the CLEAN CHANNEL but 2 only. Select CHANNEL 2 on the pedal ever you need the solo boost, it will only
you don’t want it on your OVERDRIVE and turn on the EFFECTS LOOP. work on CHANNEL 2.
CHANNEL. You can simply assign the Now when you switch channels, the

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TECH NOTE #101 WATTS vs VOLUME and other stuff….

There is some confusion about the to want to boost the bass and treble to make the amp louder when you play at
relationship between watts and volume compensate for our own hearing. Ever low to medium volume.
(loudness). There is much discussion seen the “loudness” contour switch on Now try this with your Rebel. Set
about how this many dB is twice as a home stereo? That is what the switch the power to 20 watts, turn the master
loud as that many and that many dB is does. It boosts the treble and bass to full up and turn up the gain knob until
double the power and blah blah…… make it sound better quiet. On a guitar you start to hear some distortion. It will
lot’s of techie rambling but no real world amp you often find knobs for boosting be loud. While you’re playing turn the
explanations. I’ll try. Let’s say you have the low and high end in the power amp WATTS knob down. You will clearly
a guitar amp with a knob to adjust the section. Typically these controls are hear and feel the way less power creates
power (watts). Now say this amp is 20 called Presence for the high end boost a spongier, lower volume tone. Some
watts at its maximum power setting and and Resonance or Depth or Density (Eg- players are saying the knob isn’t really
1 watt at the lowest knob position. It nater) for the low end. At low volumes cutting the power but is reducing the
would be reasonable to assume that 20 you typically turn those controls up but headroom. Call it what you will, the re-
watts should be loud enough to play with the louder you play, the more you find sult of reducing power is more of a “feel
the band and 1 watt would be whisper you need to turn them down. Fletcher/ thing” than a volume thing. Ultimately
volume. Anyone who has had the op- Munson again. the idea is to set it to where you like the
portunity to test this theory has found Because we make guitar amps with sound and be happy…..play your guitar.
quite the contrary. 20 watts through a variable power (Rebel) and switch- While we’re on the subject of the Rebel,
reasonably efficient speaker is quite able power (Tourmaster and Modular), there has been some talk about how,
loud. 1 watt through the same speaker we get inquires about this all the time. when panning from the 6V6 tubes to the
is also quite loud. What’s up with that? Often players will use one of our amps EL84 tubes, the tone difference is not
Have you ever seen the specs for a 12” and it appears that the power cut feature what some expected. It is believed that
speaker? A typical guitar speaker will doesn’t do much. Please allow me to by simply changing power tubes you can
produce about 95 to 100dB at 1 meter explain. make a Fender (6L6 power tubes) sound
(about 3.3ft) with 1 watt of input power. Let’s say you are playing an amp like a Marshall (EL34 power tubes) or
Now put 2 or 4 of that same speaker in at home or in a music store at relatively a Vox (EL84 power tubes). What you
a cabinet and the output is even higher. low volume. Recall what was said ear- are hearing in the Rebel when you go
What this is saying is that even with a lier about how little power it really takes from 6V6 to EL84 is the real differ-
mere 1 watt of power, that speaker will to get a fairly loud volume. If you’re ence in the sound of those two types of
put out the volume about equal to a per- playing quiet, you might be using even tubes. It may not be quite as dramatic
son yelling. Obviously not “TV watch- less than 1 watt to obtain the loudness as many believe but that is the reality of
ing” volume. To obtain that whisper you’re at. If you have a chance, try this it. The tonal difference between vari-
volume, you might need as little as 1/10 on a Rebel. Play fairly quiet and turn the ous types of tubes is more subtle than
of a watt but…….at that low a volume, WATTS knob from 20 watts to 1 watt. many believe. A few people have even
most guitar speakers start to sound ter- What do you hear? Very little change! been disappointed when using the TUBE
rible. In addition, there is a phenomenon Why? Because at that volume you prob- MIX features because their expectations
that occurs with human hearing that is ably are not even using up 1 watt let of what should happen were really not
documented by Fletcher and Munson alone 20 watts. Sort of like driving a car based in fact. The intangible charac-
(two really smart guys) that graphs the at 5MPH. It doesn’t matter if the engine teristic is the change in “feel” between
way we hear things at different volumes. is a 100HP or 500HP, you are still only different types of tubes. These subtle
Look it up on the internet. The Fletcher/ going 5MPH and using very little HP differences do become more apparent at
Munson curves show how our ears, at to maintain that speed. Same with your higher volume when the power tubes are
lower volumes, are less responsive to amp. To cruise along at low volume “pushed” a little more into overloading.
low and high frequencies. That means requires very little power (watts). Hav- What you are hearing in the Rebel is
the quieter you play, the more we tend ing the extra horsepower (watts) doesn’t “the truth” about power tubes.

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Ever wonder why your 4x12 cabinet that guitar player hear that obnoxious best for both live, and when placing
sounds better when you stand off to the high end? That knucklehead must be a mic in front of the speakers, utilizes
side? Did you consider why the pros mic deaf!?!? More likely he is standing close a sound absorbing 4” x 1” foam disc
a speaker from the edge instead of in the to his cabinets and all that high end is placed on the back side of the grill cloth
center? Ever have people in the audience just blowing past his/her legs so he/she directly in front of the speaker. The discs
tell you your guitar tone is really loud doesn’t even hear it. are made of an acoustical foam material
and shrill but it sounds great to you on- OK..so now I’ve pointed out how that attenuates the beaming highs instead
stage? This is a result of the directional- we’ve all been playing for years believ- of blocking them.
ity of loudspeakers. Speakers inherently ing everyone in the crowd thinks our I’m always surprised whenever this
do not project all frequencies equally. As tone is as awesome as we think……or is subject is discussed and many guitar
the frequency increases, the dispersion it? Great, so what can you do about it? players make the statement “I hate the
decreases. In non technical terms, this The key is to place your speakers so you way my guitar sounds when I stand in
means the higher you play on your guitar are hearing the same thing as everyone front of my speakers”. The answer is not
neck, the more directional your sound else. If you can get the cabinets far to simply stand off to the side so it only
will be. By nature, speakers tend to be enough behind you, you probably will sounds good to you because everyone
somewhat non-directional at lower fre- pretty much hear everything just fine. else is still hearing the sound that you
quencies. This means you can stand off If that is not possible, try placing the hate. Remember why we play music? It
to the side of your cabinet and you will cabinets pointing across the stage side- is for others to enjoy. We should always
hear basically the same bass and lower ways instead of forward at the audience. make a conscious effort to think about
mids as your audience is hearing right At least then you will only be killing what the audience is hearing, too.
in front of your speakers. On the other your other band members instead of the
hand, and this is where the trouble starts, audience. Chances are you often want to
higher frequencies tend to “beam” from kill the drummer or bass player anyway,
the speaker. While you are standing off right? The best thing you can do is to tilt
axis from your cabinet (not directly in your cabinets so that they are pointed at
front of it) you are hearing an even bal- your head. I guarantee you will set your
ance of lows, mids and highs and feeling controls way different from what you
pretty pumped about your awesome normally do.
tone. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to There are a number of possible op-
you, the listeners directly in front of your tions to combat the beaming problem.
cabinets are being killed by the high end A few companies make a solid disc that
that is “beaming”. FYI, contrary to what you install in front of the speakers to
one might deduce, having more speak- help disperse or attenuate the high end.
ers in a 2 by 2 arrangement, as in a 4x12 These discs have met with some suc-
cabinet compounds the problem and cess though they do introduce some
makes the beaming even worse. Next phasing issues. Also, because there is a
time you play take a moment to walk solid piece in front of the speaker, if one
from side to side and squat down in front places a microphone in front of the disc
of your speakers. You will be amazed (which happens quite often at shows),
at the difference between listening off it can sound weird because the disc is
axis (to the side) and listening on axis altering the sound into the mic. There are
(directly in front). Have you ever seen some other smart people attempting to
a band in a small place where you are address the problem. Most involve using
hearing the stage volume and wonder some form of foam piece in front of the
why the guitars sound so bright? Doesn’t speakers. The method we find works

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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS*

Renegade HEAD, 1x12, 2x12 and 4x10 combos

POWER OUTPUT: 65 watts maximum into 4, 8 or 16 ohms

4/8/16 ohm Impedance Selector Switch
Two Footswitchable Channels
Master PRESENCE and DENSITY controls
MAIN 1 (MASTER) and MAIN 2 (BOOST MASTER) controls
Buffered Series Effects Loop
International Voltage Selector
Four Button Programmable Footpedal
Cabinet Simulated Direct Balanced Output

CLEAN CHANNEL:
Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass and Volume Controls
Tight and Bright Switches
65/18 Watt Switch
TUBE MIX Control
Reverb Level with “spillover”

OVERDRIVE CHANNEL:
Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass and Volume Controls
Tight and Bright Switches
65/18 Watt Switch
TUBE MIX Control
Reverb Level with “spillover”

TUBES:
Two 5881/6L6
Two EL34
Six 12AX7

Dimensions:
Renegade Head 25”w x 10.5”d x 9.5”h
Renegade 1x12 combo 25”w x 10.5”d x 19.5”h
Renegade 2x12 combo 26.5”w x 10.5”d x 21”h
Renegade 4x10 combo 25”w x 10.5”d x 27.5”h

*Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 LIMITED WARRANTY
Thank you for choosing Egnater. Egnater manufactures must be shipped in their original packaging or its equiva-
some of the world’s most innovative all-tube amplifier, lent; in any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit is
combos and speaker cabinets. Egnater takes great pride in to be borne by the purchaser. The Return Authorization
thoroughly testing each product prior to shipment. Number must appear in large print directly below the
shipping address. Always include a brief description of
AMPLIFIERS, COMBOS AND SPEAKER the defect, along with your correct return address and
CABINETS: Egnater offers a three (3) year warranty telephone number.
to the original purchaser that an Egnater product will be
free from defects in material and workmanship. A dated When calling to inquire about a returned product, always
sales receipt will establish coverage under this warranty. refer to the Return Authorization Number. If Egnater de-
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair termines that the unit was defective in materials or work-
damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse, normal & manship at any time during the warranty period, Egnater
wear, disaster, misuse, abuse, over-powering, negligence, has the option of repairing or replacing the product at no
inadequate packing or shipping procedures and service, additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced
repair or modifications to the product which have not parts become a property of Egnater. Products replaced or
been authorized or approved by Egnater. If this product repaired under this warranty will be returned via ground
is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted shipping within the United States-freight prepaid. Egnater
above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as is not responsible for costs associated with expedited
provided below. shipping, either to Egnater or the return of the product to
the customer.
TUBES: Egnater warrants the original purchaser that the
tubes used in an Egnater amplifier/combo will be free INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE:
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of In no event will Egnater be liable for any incidental or
90 days from the original date of purchase. A dated sales consequential damages arising out of the use or inability
receipt will establish coverage under this warranty. This to use of any Egnater product, even if an Egnater dealer
warranty will automatically terminate 90 days after the has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or
original retail sales date. This warranty is in lieu of all any other claim by any other party. Some states do not al-
other expressed warranties. If tubes fail within the 90 day low the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages,
warrant period your sole remedy shall be replacement of so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to
tubes as provided below. you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which may vary from state to
RETURN PROCEDURES: In the unlikely event that a state.
defect should occur, follow the procedure outlined below.
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Please complete and mail
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rized Egnater Service Center or directly to Egnater. If a date of purchase so that we may contact you directly in
product must be returned to Egnater for warranty replace- the event a safety notification issued in accordance with
ment/repair, a Return Authorization Number must be the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act.
obtained from our Customer Service Department prior to
shipping the product. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Our dedicated staff is ready
to help you with any warranty or product questions you
Please contact our Customer Service Department for the may have. Please call 1-877-EGNATER (9:00AM to
Authorized Egnater Service Center nearest you. Products 4:00PM Pacific Standard Time).

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