THE SOUND THAT CREATES LEGENDS

Bronco Amp

TYPE: PR 258

P/N 047277

, Owner s Manual

Bronco Owners Manual

The Fender BRONCO amplier is a unique combination of radical new distortion sounds and time tested Classic Fender sounds, packaged together in a solid-state conguration which is both easy to use and inherently reliable. The BRONCO amplier features the standard complement of VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS controls with separate GAIN and VOLUME controls for the DRIVE channel. The almost unlimited combination of the gain and tone controls will vary your sound from smooth and bluesy to driving rock or all the way to 12 for the gnarliest shred imaginable (Yes, the knobs go to 12!). The external speaker jack automatically mutes the internal speaker while driving any external 8 ohm enclosure. Try plugging into a 4-12 cabinet and watch the BRONCO take on an entirely new attitude! The HEADPHONE jack automatically mutes the speaker while driving stereo or mono headphones or may be used as a low level line out for direct connection to recording equipment. Last but denitely not least, the BRONCO packs a new power amp based on a radically underdamped design that interacts with the speaker in much the same way as a tube amplier does, producing sparkle and punch with an increase in apparent loudness and power that dees comparison to other similarly rated units. Also included is a sophisticated, transparent protection scheme designed to prevent amplier failure due to bad speaker cords or incorrectly connected speaker jacks. The BRONCOs compact size, great tone, versatile features, and all around handsome appearance make it the perfect amplier for practice, backstage warm-up, and home recording. The selection of a Fender amplier will reward you with years of quality performance and a wide range of musical sounds. The built in quality of a Fender amplier is the result of over four decades of dedication in the combined skills of research and development by our engineers and musicians. That is why we proudly say.FENDER, The Sound That Creates Legends.

Bronco Sound Settings

Just Pick It
Any Guitar / Any Pickup Combination

DRIVE SELECT

NORMAL

VOLUME

TREBLE

MIDDLE

Hard Rock

Strat / Bridge Position

Dirty Blues

Strat / Neck Position

Total Shred
Any Guitar / Bridge Position
Bronco Front Panel Functions
INPUT A high impedance, high sensitivity plug-in connection for instruments. NORMAL VOLUME Adjusts the overall loudness of the Normal Channel. GAIN Adjusts the amount of preamp amplication in the Drive Channel. Cleaner sound is achieved at lower gain settings; high gain settings will produce more sustain and distortion. This control works in conjunction with the DRIVE VOLUME control (item E) to set the overall loudness of the Drive Channel. DRIVE SELECT Activates the Drive Channel. DRIVE VOLUME Adjusts the overall loudness of the Drive Channel. TREBLE Adjusts the amount of boost or cut in the high frequency range. MIDDLE Adjusts the overall tone quality without affecting the signal level. High MIDDLE settings will provide emphasis in the midrange frequencies whereas a lower setting will notch the midrange to produce sounds characteristic of most metal music.
BASS Adjusts the amount of boost or cut in the low frequency range. POWER INDICATOR When this indicator is illuminated the Bronco is receiving AC power. POWER SWITCH This switch turns the AC power ON and OFF. When the switch is OFF the amplier is completely shut down. HEADPHONES This jack provides an output to standard stereo or mono headphones for private listening. NOTE: Use of this jack automatically disables the speaker. CAUTION: Prolonged listening at high levels may be hazardous to your hearing! This jack can also be used as an unbalanced line output by using either a stereo or mono 1/4 inch phone plug connection. EXTERNAL SPEAKER This jack provides an output to an external speaker enclosure. The enclosure must have a minimum impedance of 8. Use of this jack automatically disables the internal speaker. DO NOT PLUG HEAD PHONES IN HERE.

LINE CORD This amplier is equipped with a grounding type supply cord to reduce the possibility of shock hazard. Be sure to connect it to a grounded receptacle. DO NOT ALTER THE AC PLUG.

8 MIN. EXT. SPEAKER

Bronco Specications
PART NUMBER: 120V VERSION: 22-3104 230V VERSION: 22-3164 INPUT IMPEDANCE: NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL: POWER OUTPUT: RATED LOAD IMPEDANCE: POWER REQUIREMENTS: Greater than 1 Meg Ohm 100 mV 15 Watts R.M.S. 8 Ohms 120V VERSION: 120 VAC 60 Hz.,.28A Max. 230V VERSION: 230 VAC 50 Hz.,.14A Max. One 8 Ohm Special Design 8 Speaker (P/N 025421) Height: 12 Width: 13-1/2 Depth: 7-1/lbs. Unbelievable!! (30.5 cm) (34.3 cm) (19.1cm) (6.4kg)
SPEAKER COMPLEMENT: DIMENSIONS:

WEIGHT: SOUND:

WARNING: NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
A PRODUCT OF: FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP., CORONA, CA 91720