Peavey Backstage Guitar Amplifier Owner's Manual

Backstage is a Peavey brand guitar amplifier


Peavey Backstage Guitar Amplifier Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Peavey
Category
amplifier
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
1.8 MB
Published
26 March, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
4BAD82725EF220ACE5CB20283FCA7A46

About this manual

The Backstage guitar amplifier manual provides essential safety instructions, including warnings about electrical shock, keeping the unit dry, and using qualified service personnel. It also outlines proper power‑line voltage, grounding plug requirements, and precautions for moving the unit on a cart or rack.

The guide describes the amplifier’s features—built‑in headphone jack, overdrive control, tape/CD input, EQ controls—and lists technical specifications such as rated power, input levels, dimensions, and weight. A warranty section explains coverage for defects in material and workmanship for U.S. and Canadian purchases.

What's inside

  • Safety Instructions
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Front Panel Layout
  • Power Amplifier Section
  • Preamp Section
  • Warranty

Specifications

Rated power10 Watts RMS into 8 Ω @ 10% THD, 1 kHz, 120 VAC
Power consumption (Domestic)26 W, 60 Hz, 120 VAC
Power consumption (Export)26 W, 50/60 Hz, 230‑240 VAC
Clean channel nominal input level-18 dB, 125 mV RMS
Overdrive channel nominal input level-52 dB, 2.5 mV RMS
Tape/CD input impedanceHigh Z, 22 kΩ
Headphone output nominal level25 mV into 4 Ω (speaker disables)
Dimensions (H × W × D)11.00" × 11.20" × 6.75" (280 mm × 283 mm × 170 mm)
Weight11 lb (5 kg)

Frequently asked questions

What is the rated power of the Backstage amplifier?

The amplifier delivers 10 W RMS into 8 Ω at 10 % THD, measured at 1 kHz with a 120 VAC line.

How does connecting headphones affect the speaker?

When headphones are plugged into the headphone jack, the internal speaker is automatically turned off.

What safety warnings should I follow before using the Backstage amp?

Do not open the enclosure, keep the unit away from water, and have any servicing performed by qualified personnel.

What does the warranty cover?

The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada.

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