Mts 3200

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
MTS3200 GUITAR HEAD

MTS3212 COMBO GUITAR AMP
OPERATING MANUAL
RECEIVING INSPECTIONread before getting started

INSPECT YOUR AMP FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If any
damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your unit,
always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused
by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped separately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this manual
for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your name and
comments to us.
MTS3200
your lead channel to reach out.
DYNAMIC 5881 POWER TUBES

Your amp is equipped with 5881 power tubes because of their smooth distortion,
responsive sound and reliability. The compression characteristics of these soft clip
power tubes respond to the dynamic range of lead guitar playing. These tubes react
even to the most subtle touchif you play soft, the tubes remain clean and if you
increase your attack they respond accordingly.
TONE CONTROLS
MTS3212
FEATURES
CELESTION
SPEAKERS
Congratulations on your purchase of the MTS3200 all tube amplifier. Carvin has
been building tube guitar amplifiers since 1949. They have been used by top professionals like; Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Craig Chaquico, Allan Holdsworth, Larry Carlton,
Chet Atkins and other great musicians. You will discover that these amplifiers represent a significant sound improvement over conventional tube amplifiers. Spend time
with your new MTS3200 head or your MTS3212 combo and get to know its many
sounds.
The T-Bridge passive BASS, MID and TREBLE tone controls offer a wide range of
tone settings. Take full advantage by setting them where they sound best. Your
sound may not be at center 5 on the dial. These controls will not affect or color your
sound when set at extreme settings, nor do they interact with each other. The greater
range of these controls comes from the high impedance 1 meg sealed pots (most
guitar amps use 250k pots). The frequency of the bass control is set at 80 Hz while
the mid control is set at 650 Hz. The treble control is set at a very high 11k Hz giving the MTS3200 its dynamic highs.
REVERB
The FS22 footswith for the long tailed REVERB system in the MTS3200 switches only
the reverb send leaving the tail of the reverb to decay naturally, the way its done in the
studio. A special pre filter eliminates the spring boing normally heard in other systems
giving it a lush sound. The all tube reverb system offers vibrant clarity with full depth
reminiscent of the sixties tube amps. Guitar Player magazine rated this system as one
of the best they have heard.
TECHNICAL DESIGN OF THE MTS3200

The MTS3200 design criteria was to build an all-tube guitar amp that sounded better
than anything else on the market. This meant that the MTS3200 was going to be totally new from the ground up and that it was going to be an all tube design with no ICs
or transistors.
HIGH IMPEDANCE GUITAR INPUT

Carvin has long known about the effects of miss-loading a guitar pickup which can
cause high frequency loss. The MTS3200 guards against this loss with its ultra high
input impedance. Also, we considered the capacitance of the average shielded guitar
cable which can reduce the high frequency response of your guitar pickups. Unlike
other amplifiers, we purposely avoided adding capacitance anywhere in the preamp to
control high frequency oscillations. Instead, we controlled oscillations through careful
component layout and lead placement allowing its shimmering highs to be reproduced.
CLEAN AND OVERDRIVE CHANNELS

The equalization of the clean and overdrive channel is designed to offer clarity to
your instrument. Special mud-cutting circuits eliminate the unwanted sounds in the
500 to 700 Hz range which normally take away the tone definition of your instrument.
You will also take notice of the clean channels PRESENCE switch which adds
acoustic voicing to your instrument. This switch boosts only the guitars very highest harmonics which are in the 10k Hz range instead of the normal 3K Hz of a bright
switch. The PRESENCE control on the lead channel is designed to adjust the edge
on your sound. Its dynamic range allows for super-smooth sounds or an edge for
For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________
76-32000B 07/05
MODEL MTS3200 HEAD SPECS:
MODEL MTS3212 COMBO SPECS:
RMS Power:
Output Impedance:
Input Impedance:
Tone Controls:
Both Channels:
Speakers:
RMS Power:
Output Impedance:
Input Impedance:
Tone Controls:
Both Channels:
Ch 1 Sensitivity:
Ch 2 Sensitivity:
Channels:
Voiced Line Out:
Preamp Tubes:
Power Amp Tubes:
USA Model:
USA Fuse:
Export Model:
Export Fuse:
Cabinet Size:
Cabinet:
Net Weight:
Warranty:
Options:
50 or 100 watts
4, 8 & 16
100,000 ohms
BASS: 80Hz
MID: 600-700Hz
TREBLE: 11k Hz
1mV for clipping
16mV for full output
2switching
1.5 VAC @ 100 watts RMS
512AX7s (dual stage)
45881s (power pentode)
120VAC, 300VA
3A 250V slow blow, 5 x 20mm
230VAC, 300VA
1.5A 250V slow blow, 5 x 20mm
24.25W x 10.5H x 9.5D
7-ply poplar wood
35 lbs
One Year
CV3200 cover, FS22 footswitch
Ch 1 Sensitivity:
Ch 2 Sensitivity:
Channels:
Voiced Line Out:
Preamp Tubes:
Power Amp Tubes:
USA Model:
USA Fuse:
Export Model:
Export Fuse:
Cabinet Size:
Cabinet:
Net Weight:
Warranty:
Options:
2 Celestion G12T-75 speakers

50 or 100 watts
4, 8 & 16
100,000 ohms
BASS: 80Hz
MID: 600-700Hz
TREBLE: 11k Hz
1mV for clipping
16mV for full output
2switching
1.5 VAC @ 100 watts RMS
512AX7s (dual stage)
45881s (power pentode)
120VAC, 300VA
3A 250V slow blow, 5 x 20mm
230VAC, 300VA
1.5A 250V slow blow, 5 x 20mm
26W x 10.25D x 17.5H
7-ply poplar wood
55 lbs
One Year
CV3212 cover, FS22 footswitch
MTS3200 FRONT & REAR PANEL CONTROLS

GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
of DRIVE or move the guitar to the side or away from the speaker(s).
If you are like most players, you probably want to plug in your new amp and get started playing it right away. You can read the rest of the manual later to learn the finer points
of operating your amp. In order to get started you will need your MTS3200 amp, a 120
or 230 AC grounded power outlet, your instrument and a standard guitar cord. With the
amp turned off, you may now plug it into the proper AC voltage.
Now turn all the volume and drive controls off and set tone controls at their mid center
position. If you have purchased the FS22 foot switch, plug it into the rear foot switch jack
for switching the channels and reverb. Note: The channel SELECT button must be in the
OUT position (CH 1) for the FS22 to function (a hum will be heard if its in the wrong position).
Now, turn the power switch and standby switch ON. Allow 60 seconds for the tubes to
warm up. Gradually raise the volume controls and re-adjust the tone controls and your
ready to go. The brass knobs can feel hot after the amp has been on awhile. This is normal because brass conducts heat while plastic does not. This will not cause a problem
for the controls. Please call if you feel your amp is malfunctioning. Occasionally tubes
are damaged in shipping.
6. LEADBASS, MID & TREBLE
FRONT PANEL
1. GUITAR INPUT
To start off with, set the BASS, MID & TREBLE controls at their center (5) position.
These controls are to be set according to the type of pickups used (dual or single coil).
Its normal to decrease the BASS at higher playing levels. Try the PRESENCE control also
when adjusting the treble.
7. LEAD PRESENCE
Channel 1 features its own LEAD PRESENCE control for added clarity. Its frequency
range is set at the mid range of the tonal spectrum. Careful adjustment with the TREBLE
control will make this feature very useful.
CLEAN CHANNEL 2
8. CLEAN CHANNEL INDICATOR
The red LED will illuminate when the CLEAN channel is selected.
9. CLEAN VOLUME
Channel switching from the Lead channel into Channel 2 gives you crisp, clean playing.
Thanks to special mud-cutting circuits that work between the frequencies of 500 and 700 Hz,
your guitar tones will be full and vibrant.
A standard 1/4 input jack feeds both channels through using the SELECT switch. Use
a professional quality guitar cord no longer than 25 feet. Typical cable capacitance should
be under 50pfthe longer the cord, the greater the capacitance (you can measure this
with a capacitance meter). A long cable with high capacitance will reduce the overall treble response from your pickups.
For added clarity, the CH 2 PRESENCE switch increases only the highest guitar harmonics
in the 8-10k Hz range which is ideal for acoustic guitars. A normal bright switch works only
in the 3k Hz range leaving your sound somewhat flat. Single or dual coil pickups will determine the need for this switch.
2. CHANNEL SELECT
11. CLEANBASS, MID & TREBLE CONTROLS
Set the channel SELECT switch to the desired channel. The LEDs next to the volume
controls will let you see what channel is functioning. Use channel 2 for clean playing.
Use channel 1 for overdrive/sustain. For the FS22 foot switch to function, set the channel SELECT to the OUT channel 1 position.
LEAD CHANNEL 1
10. CLEAN PRESENCE
You can start at 5 on the dial for each of the tone controls. However, these settings do
not represent a normalize (flat) sound. You need to set them where they sound best!
Most musicians like to reduce the MIDS between 1 and 4 for deeper bass and crisper
highs. If your sound is too bright with single coil pickups, you may want to keep the
PRESENCE switch off.
MASTER SECTION
3. LEAD CHANNEL INDICATOR

The red LED will illuminate when the LEAD channel is selected.
12. MASTER REVERB

Set the REVERB control for the desired amount (this works in both channels).
4. LEAD VOLUME
The volume of the lead channel is to be used as a master level control. For partial clean
output, set the VOLUME control to 10 and turn the DRIVE nearly offunder 1. By reducing the guitar volume, you can use this channel as an alternate clean channel.
5. LEAD DRIVE
For mild tube saturation, set the DRIVE control between 1 & 2. For some of the best
saturation, set the control between 4 & 6. For full blown overdrive, set the control
between 6 and 10 (your guitar volume should be turned all the way up). Because the
MTS3200 has been Hot Rodded with so much gain in the DRIVE control, you will have
an abundance of guitar feedback. However, if feedback is a problem, reduce the amount
13. STANDBY SWITCH

Use the STANDBY SWITCH If you are taking a break. This turns the high voltage off,
increasing the life of your power tubes while keeping the power and preamp tube filaments on for immediate use.
14. POWER SWITCH & INDICATOR

The power switch is to be utilized as the master ON/OFF switch. As the amp is turned
on, the RED portion of the power switch will illuminate as your ON indicator.
MTS3200 Head as shown

MTS3212 Combo front & rear panels reversed
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22. AC POWER & FUSE
REAR PANEL
15. SPEAKER JACKS
Two 1/4 SPEAKER JACKS are featured to operate several speaker systems at the same
time. Calculate the total speaker impedance based on parallel wiring as both speaker
jacks are wired in parallel. Select the IMPEDANCE SWITCH for the correct impedance.
16. SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SWITCH

The IMPEDANCE SWITCH offers the selection of 4, 8 or 16 ohms to match your speaker system. The correct setting for two 16 speakers or cabinets would be 8 ohms. Select
the proper impedance. The impedance of the MTS3212 combo amp is 8 ohms. In the
case of adding another 8 ohm extension cabinet, keep the switch at 4 ohms.
17. 4 TUBE 100 WATT OR 2 TUBE 50 WATT OPERATION

For maximum output power, be sure the power tube selector switch is selected for 4
TUBE operation. For lower overall levels and early power amp clipping, move this switch
to the 2 TUBE operation. The volume reduction will only be 3 dB.
18. POWER TUBE BIAS SWITCH

If you desire to change from 5881 (6L6GC) to EL34 power tubes, you may do so by
selecting the external BIAS switch to the EL34 position on the rear panel. Be sure that
this switch is selected to the proper position or excessive heat will damage your tubes.
The internal P11 bias trim control can be set by a qualified technician. To set the bias,
measure the current across the terminals of the STAND BY switch (set this switch to the
off position when the amp is on). Set the idle current to 100 mA for all tube types.
19. VOICED LINE OUT

The LINE OUT 1/4 jack is CABINET VOICED to prevent excessive bass or highs going
to your mixer. This greatly aids in sound quality because you do not have to move your
mixer EQ setting to the extreme. The 1.5 VAC output (reference to 100 watts output at 8
ohms) is more than adequate to drive any professional mixer or power amp.
20. FS22 FOOTSWITCH

Most foot pedals with 2 switches, a stereo cord and plug will work. However, Carvins
FS22 is recommended because of the correct identification label on the foot switch. First,
the channel SELECT switch on the front panel must be selected to the OUT channel 1
position before the footswitch will work. Now that you are connected correctly, the channels and reverb can be switched remotely. If a hum is heard in the speakers, the select
switch is in the wrong position (this will not harm the amp).
21. EFFECTS LOOP

For the lowest possible noise from an effects processor, use the effects loop instead of plugging the guitar into the effects and then into the amp. To use the EFFECTS LOOP, plug the
INPUT of your effects into the SEND jack and the OUTPUT of your effects into the RETURN
jack. Use shielded cables, not speaker cables. Its normal to have a slight gain reduction of
several dB with some effects units. However, the amp has plenty of gain to overcome any
loss.
The detachable AC POWER CORD supplied is designed to operate with one type of voltage (the European 230V export model uses a CEE-7 plug cord set). Check the rear power
cord label for the proper voltage and fuse value. Make sure the cord is securely inserted
into the back of the unit. Plug the cord into a grounded 3 prong power source. No
attempt should ever be made to defeat or use the amp without the ground connected.
The FUSE (some models have circuit breakers) is located within the AC power cord
receptacle. To check or replace the fuse, remove the power cord, place a screwdriver
under the FUSE cap and pull the fuse holder out. The fuse type is a 250V Slow Blow
SB 5 x 20mm rated at 3A for 120V & 1.5A for 230V models. Do not use fast acting fuse,
only a SLOW BLOW (SB) type fuse will work.
HELP SECTION
a) FEEDBACK FROM THE LEAD CHANNEL
The MTS3200 will feedback when the LEAD volume, DRIVE, TREBLE and PRESENCE
are turned all the way up. Like other highly modified tube amps, this is normal. To help
reduce feedback and noise, keep the DRIVE control set around 5 to 7 on the dial. Some
of the best lead saturation will be at around 5not 10. Sometimes replacing V1
(12AX7A) can help reduce feedback.
b) TUBE REPLACEMENT GUIDE

It is not uncommon for tubes to malfunction during shipping. If your amp is not working properly, please call or refer to the following replacement guide.
1) The 12AX7A preamp tubes are located in the following order on your chassis: V1, V2,
V3, V4, V5. To start with, V1 is located next to the outside of your chassis behind the
output transformer. It is recommended to turn your amp upside down to replace
tubes. Replacing V1 will help reduce feedback in channel 1. Replacing V2 and V3 can
also help but V1 is the main tube to replace. Replacing V4 will correct problems with
the reverb system unless there is a defective reverb tank or tank cables. If the power
amp is not functioning, check or replace the 5881 power tubes and check V5 by
inserting a signal into the Effects RETURN jack. All tubes are keyed in the same direction.
2) The 5881 power tubes are located in the following order on your chassis: V6, V7, V8,
V9. Normally youll want to replace these tubes as a set. Please call for our latest
prices. Sometimes you can spot defective power tubes when they are glowing redhot along with an audible hum in the speaker when the amp is idling. If this happens,
shut the amp down immediately. After they have cooled down, remove by pushing
the retainers on the base of the tubes down and rock the tubes in a circular motion
while pulling them out. It is recommended to turn your amp upside down to replace
tubes. All tubes are keyed in the same direction. Running defective power tubes
could damage the amp. It is recommended that you have a spare set of power tubes
along with several 12AX7A preamp tubes.
Guitarist Magazine, England

MTS3212 Combo ReviewBy Simon Bradley
22 Press firmly until cord clicks in.
Actually, the MTS3212 is a more versatile beast than I at first assumed, because, in the process of
turning the drive control all the way up, there are some excellent crunch tones along the way.
Maybe its the British Series (BR12) speakers, or the simple fact that the amp bristles with glowing tubes of loveliness, but these mid-driven sounds are of that responsive type that you just
cant beat. Its warm, of course, but vibrant enough to cut through, and the tones dynamic qualities would seem to offer musical assistance to all but the most colourless of blues players.
However, I would argue that its at high gains that this Carvin comes into its own. In this situation, its one of the most satisfying amps I have played in a long time. EVH was once quoted as
saying that you know when you have a good sound when the guitar seems to play itself, and if Sir
Edward of Van plugged into this combo, he would be more than happy with the brown-ness of the
tone.
High octane rock sounds? No problem. Is mid-scooped thrash of angst-core your bag? Just
step this way, Sir. The EQ is simple because it has no reason to be anything else, such is the
efficiency of both the amp section and speakers to kick out a tone full of ballsy clout and high
end shimmer. Putting it through a 2 x 12 extension cab merely enhances the tone further.
Just when you thought it was safe to think soits like a Peavey 5150 (yes, the overdrives really are that good), a flick to Clean 2 will see you reaching for a Strat and switching to position 4.
An amps clean sound is, if anything, a more subjective affair than its dirty compadre, but I would
say that the MTS3212 has the best clean sound Ive ever heard from a 100w combo. Others
might prefer a black-faced Fender Twin or even a Roland JC120, but the bass end available here
is nothing short of incredible. It has the potential to turn the sound of a single coil solid into
something akin to that of a monstrous f-hole jazz beast (should you so desire). Those in-betweeny Strat tones are well served, as is the neck position of a Gibson ES335, and the fact that the
combo can handle such diverse sounds with equal aplomb is a major feat.
Conclusion
Whatever styles of music you play, I have a feeling that you may well be blown away by this
Carvin. The price tag represents excellent value, and it could give other amplifiers costing twice
as much a serious run for their money.
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alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described
in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse. Refer
to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)

The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.
GREEN & YELLOWEarth
BLUENeutral
BROWNLive
U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is
unsafe. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

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Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10F 50V, 20%
Capacitor, Mylar, 0.047F 400V, 10%
Capacitor, Poly, 0.001F 100V, 10%
Capacitor, Ceramic, 120PF 500V, 10%
Capacitor, Electrolytic, 2200F 6.3V, 20%
Carvin P/N
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for ONE YEAR unless otherwise stated. Vacuum
tubes are guaranteed for 90 days. Carvin will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under warranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY OF THE
ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin assumes no responsibility
for horn drivers or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is
assumed, for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable
care, incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin
any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you may call for a return authorization number.
Describe in writing each problem. If your unit is out of warranty, you will be charged the current FLAT
RATE for parts and labor to bring your unit up to factory specifications.
HELP SECTION
1) AMP WILL NOT TURN ON
Check the power to the amp. Check for tripped circuit breakers, unplugged extension cords or
power-strip switches that may be turned off. Check the fuse. If a dark brownish color or no wire
can be seen within the glass tube, then replace. The amp may be perfectly fine but occasionally
a fuse may blow because of high AC voltage surges. After the fuse has been replaced with the
proper Slow Blow value and if the fuse fails again, the amp will require servicing.
2) NO OUTPUT with POWER LIGHT ON
Tubes damaged in shipping will be the primary reason for your amp to not function properly.
Please give us a call to help guide you through this simple repair.
3) KEEP YOUR AMP LOOKING NEW
Use a damp cloth to wipe the controls on the front & rear chassis panels. Wipe the black vinyl
covering with a damp cloth.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TAINS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE!
CAUTION
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Diode, 1N4745A 16V, 1W
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Diode, 1N4003, 1A 200V
60-40030
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
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Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A
60-10000
LED, Red small, 3mm T-1.0
60-75320
LED, Red small, 3mm T-1.0
60-75320
Fuse Clips, (1 pair)
23-03529
Conn. Header, 4 Pin Vert, 2.5mm
23-11004
23-11004
23-10002
23-10002
23-11004
23-11004
23-10002
23-10002
23-10002
23-10002
23-11004
Phone Jack, 1/4, 90 Rev Threaded Neck
21-01804
Phone Jack, 1/4, 3 Pin Plastic, 24mm
21-06453
21-06453
21-06453
Phone Jack, 1/4, 7 Pin Plastic Stereo, 24mm
21-06457
Jumper .35 prep., 0.0
50-00035
Relay, 30V/2A, 5V DIP DPDT, PCB MNT
70-05305
Potentiometer, B100K, O Shaft, Pot 16, RX.250 90 71-14052
Potentiometer, B1Meg, O Shaft, Pot 16, RX.250 90 71-14070
Potentiometer, 25A25K, O Shaft, Pot 16, RX.250 90 71-14050
Potentiometer, B100K, O Shaft, Pot 16, RX.250 90 71-14052
Potentiometer, Trimmer, 20K, PCB MTG
71-22012
Receptacle AC, Jack AC w/ 20mm Fuse
21-02804
Transistor, 2N5550 NPN, 250V, TO-92
60-55500
Q2
QC1
QC2
QC3
QC4
QC5
QC6
QC7
QC8
QC9
QC10
QC11
QC12
QC13
QC14
QC15
QC16
QC17
QC18
QC19
QC26
QC27
QC28
QC29
QC31
QC32
QC33
QC34
QC35
QC36
QC40
QC41
QC42
QC43
QC50
QC51
QC52
QC53
QC54
QC55
QC56
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
R11
R12
R13
R14
R15
R16
R17
R18
R19
R20
R21
R22
R23
R24
R25
R27
R28
R29
R30
R31
R32
Regulator, 7805 +5V, 1A

Spade Terminal, QC Vertical, 0.205
Spade Terminal, QC 90 Horizontal, 0.250
Resistor, 100K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 1.5K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 220K .5W, 0.5 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 2.2M, .35 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 100K, 0.5 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 0.56, .35 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 150, .35 prep., 5% Carbon
Jumper, 0.0 0.35 prep.
60-78050
06-40045
06-40045
06-40045
06-40045
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40060
06-40060
06-40060
06-40060
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40050
06-40060
06-40060
06-40060
06-40060
06-40060
06-40060
06-40060
50-10055
50-15035
52-22055
50-15055
50-10055
50-15035
52-22055
50-22065
50-15035
52-22055
50-47045
50-15035
52-22055
50-15055
50-10055
50-22045
50-22045
50-33035
51-10055
50-18055
50-22045
50-05605
50-15025
50-47025
50-22035
50-10025
50-10025
50-05605
50-05605
50-00035
50-22065
R33
R34
R35
R36
R37
R38
R39
R40
R41
R42
R43
R44
R45
R46
R47
R48
R49
R50
R51
R52
R53
R54
R55
R56
R57
R58
R59
R60
R61
R70
R71
R72
R73
R74
R75
R76
R77
R78
R79
R91
R92
R93
S1
S2
S3
S6
S7

Resistor, 47K 1W, 0.8 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 4.7K 1W, 0.8 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 2.2K 1W, 0.8 prep., 5% Carbon
Resistor, 350 10W SDOF, Sand Bar, 10%
Switch, DP3T Lft Tall Bat, PCB MTG
Switch, DPDT Lft sm Bat, DPDT, PCB MTG
Switch, DPDT Lft Tall Bat, DPDT, PCB MTG
Switch, DPDT 90 Lg, Chassis, PCB MTG
Switch, DPDT 90 Lg, Chassis, PCB MTG
Switch, Stand By, Switch LG DPDT, STAND BY
Switch, ON / OFF, Power with Light
SPK1 Phone Jack, 1/4, 7 Pin Plastic Stereo, 0.25, 24mm
SPK2 Phone Jack, 1/4, 7 Pin Plastic Stereo, 0.25, 24mm
T1
Transformer, 120V power
T2
Transformer, Output
V1
Socket For Tube, 12AX7A 12VAC, 9 Pin, SIN/RUS
Vacuum Tube, Type 12AX7
V2
V3
V4
V5
V6
Socket For Tube, 5881, 8 Pin, PCB MTG
Vacuum Tube, Type 5881
V7
V8
V9
50-22025
53-47045
50-22065
50-22055
50-15035
52-22055
50-10055
50-10065
50-15035
50-10055
50-22045
50-22045
50-10055
50-56025
50-10055
50-10055
50-10055
50-22055
50-22055
50-22055
50-22045
50-10055
53-47035
53-22035
56-35010
50-05605
50-05605
50-05605
50-10055
50-47035
50-47035
56-35025
56-35025
50-47035
50-47035
56-35025
56-35025
50-10025
50-10025
50-10045
50-47055
50-22045
25-76286
25-62656
25-62657
25-32833
25-32833
25-31350
25-31353
21-06457
21-06457
15-10711
15-02116
23-91632
65-00127
23-91632
65-00127
23-91632
65-00127
23-91632
65-00127
23-91632
65-00127
23-26400
65-05881
23-26400
65-05881
23-26400
65-05881
23-26400
65-05881

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CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA

MTS3200 GUITAR HEAD

RECEIVING INSPECTIONread before getting started

your lead channel to reach out.

DYNAMIC 5881 POWER TUBES

TECHNICAL DESIGN OF THE MTS3200

HIGH IMPEDANCE GUITAR INPUT

CLEAN AND OVERDRIVE CHANNELS

MODEL MTS3200 HEAD SPECS:

MODEL MTS3212 COMBO SPECS:

2 Celestion G12T-75 speakers

MTS3200 FRONT & REAR PANEL CONTROLS

6. LEADBASS, MID & TREBLE

11. CLEANBASS, MID & TREBLE CONTROLS

10. CLEAN PRESENCE

3. LEAD CHANNEL INDICATOR

12. MASTER REVERB

13. STANDBY SWITCH

14. POWER SWITCH & INDICATOR

MTS3200 Head as shown

22. AC POWER & FUSE

16. SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SWITCH

17. 4 TUBE 100 WATT OR 2 TUBE 50 WATT OPERATION

18. POWER TUBE BIAS SWITCH

19. VOICED LINE OUT

20. FS22 FOOTSWITCH

21. EFFECTS LOOP

b) TUBE REPLACEMENT GUIDE

Guitarist Magazine, England

22 Press firmly until cord clicks in.

This symbol is intended to

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)

GREEN & YELLOWEarth

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

(for circuit cards)

Capacitor, Poly, 0.01F 100V, 10%

Regulator, 7805 +5V, 1A

Resistor, 220, .35 prep., 5% Carbon

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