INSTRUCTIONS
Please keep this instruction manual for futurereference and for the duration of owning thisSoldano Amplifier. Please carefully read andunderstand the instructions inside this user’s
manual before attempting to operate your newamp. This instruction manual includes essential
safety information regarding the use andmaintenance of the amplifier. Take special careto heed all warning symbols and signs inside thismanual and those printed on the amplifier itself.

WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER TO WATER OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY
WATER SOURCE.

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
The lightning flash with an arrow triangularsymbol is intended to alert the user to thepresence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the products enclosure, and may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
The exclamation point triangular symbol isintended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the user manual accompanying
this amplifier!
1. Read Instructions – All the safety andoperating instructions should be read before thisproduct is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for futurereference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on theamplifier and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The amplifier should
not be used near water – for example, abathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,wet basement, or near a swimming pool, andthe like.
6. Carts and Stands – The amplifier should be
used only with a cart or stand that isrecommended by the manufacturer.
An amplifier and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,and uneven surfaces may cause the amplifierand cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting– The product should never be mounted to a wallor ceiling.
8. Heat – Amplifier should be situated awayfrom heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or other amplifier (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Power Sources – This product should beoperated only from the type of power source
indicated on the rating label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply toyour home, consult your product dealer or local
power company.
10. Grounding or Polarization– This product may be equipped with apolarized alternation-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). Thisplug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable toinsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedplug.
11. Power-Cord Protection– Power-supply cords should be routed so thatthey are not likely to be walked on or pinched byitems placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the cord incorrespondence of plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit fromthe amplifier.
12. Cleaning – The amplifier should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp withwater. Avoid getting water inside the amplifier.

14. Non-use Periods – The power cord of theamplifier should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry– Care should be taken so that objects do not falland liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service– The amplifier should be serviced by qualified
service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has beendamaged; orB. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the amplifier; or
C. The amplifier has been exposed to rain; or
D. The amplifier does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change inperformance; or
E. The amplifier has been dropped, or theenclosure damaged.
F. The amplifier needs tube replacement orbiasing
17. Servicing – The user should not attempt any
service to the amplifier beyond that described in
the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
18. Ventilation – Slots and openings in thecabinet are provided for ventilation and toensure reliable operation of the product and toprotect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the producton a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built- in
installation such as a bookcase or rack.
19. Attachments – do not use attachments notrecommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.

20. Accessories – Do not place this product onan unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to achild or adult, and serious damage to theproduct. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table recommended by themanufacturer, or sold with the product.
21. Lightning – For added protection for thisproduct before a lightning storm, or when it isleft unattended and unused for long periods oftime, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightningand powerline surges.
22. Replacement Parts – When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by themanufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determinethat the product is in proper operating condition.
24. FUSES – Always use the correct rating andtype of fuse as indicated on the rear panel. Notethe proper rating fuse is determined by the ACline voltage in the country this unit is being
operated.
25. AC SELECT SWITCH: This switch must be setto match the AC line voltage in the country thisunit is being operated.
To change the setting, loosen (do not remove)the two screws above and below the slide switch.
Temporarily move the protective cover strip andslide the actuator to match the voltage in yourcountry. Place the protective cover strip backover the switch and tighten the two screws.

Thank you for choosing the Soldano SLO-30. We hope you enjoy playing it for decades to come.

This amplifier sings and roars with the same voice of its iconic bigger brother, the SLO-100. It’s a harmonicallyrich character that remains at the forefront of modern high-gain electric guitar amplification. But this 30-watt, alltube head is optimized to today’s studio and stage applications.

Onboard your amp, you’ll find the same Normal and Overdrive channels - including independent Preamp (gain)
and Master controls - that Soldano fans have come to expect from the SLO name. Even the Normal channel’smini voicing toggle switches are present and accounted for. Turn the amp around, and you’re greeted by a tubebuffered FX loop and variable LINE OUT, just like the original.

SLO-30 Highlights:

Depth control
Historically, one of the most popular SLO “mods” is the addition of a DEPTH control to the amplifier’s power
section. The Depth control is now standard on the SLO-30. The combination of the Depth and Presence controls
provides a powerful EQ section that goes well beyond a typical tone stack, enhancing the tonal possibilities ofthe amp’s sonic character.

Improved Noise Floor
The new SLO-30 features modern grounding, a DC based filament voltage supply and circuit separation to avoid
crosstalk between the channels resulting in an excellent signal-to-noise ratio without altering the amp’s pureamp.

Versatile & Transparent effects loop
The newly designed ultra-transparent tube-buffered effects loop handles anything from vintage pedals to highpowered rack units.

Front panel channel switching
Players familiar with the original SLOs will be elated at our inclusion of an onboard channel-select toggle switch.
Perfect for applications such as studios, where you don’t want to rely on a footswitch.
The SLO-30 is proudly hand-crafted in the United States using only the highest-grade components and is backed
by a lifetime warranty. Thank you again for choosing the SLO-30 - we hope you enjoy playing it for decades tocome…

FRONT PANEL

1.

INPUT JACK - Plug your guitar in here using a high-quality shielded cable.

2.

OVERDRIVE/NORMAL SWITCH - Selects between the NORMAL and OVERDRIVE channels. This
switch is deactivated when using the included footswitch.

3.

BRIGHT SWITCH - Adds a slight treble boost to the NORMAL channel.

4.

CRUNCH/CLEAN SWITCH - Selects clean or crunch mode for the NORMAL channel.

5.

PREAMP:NORMAL LEVEL - Adjusts the GAIN of the NORMAL channel
OVERDRIVE LEVEL - Adjusts the GAIN of the OVERDRIVE channel

6.

BASS CONTROL - Adjusts the amount of BASS for both NORMAL and OVERDRIVE channels

7.

MIDDLE CONTROL - Adjusts the amount of MIDDLE for both NORMAL and OVERDRIVE channels

8.

TREBLE CONTROL - Adjusts the amount of TREBLE for both NORMAL and OVERDRIVE channels

9.

MASTER:NORMAL LEVEL - Adjusts the VOLUME of the NORMAL channel.
OVERDRIVE LEVEL - Adjusts the VOLUME of the OVERDRIVE channel.

10. PRESENCE - Adjusts the amount of HIGH FREQUENCIES in the power amp for both NORMAL andOVERDRIVE channels.
11. DEPTH - Adjusts the amount of LOW FREQUENCIES in the power amp for both NORMAL andOVERDRIVE channels.
12. STANDBY - A traditional STANDBY switch to keep the tubes warmed up. When first turning ON theamp, keep in STANDBY for at least 30 seconds before switching to ON. This will allow the circuits
to stabilize.
13. POWER/ON SWITCH - Main AC power switch.
14. POWER INDICATOR - Indicates when the amp is powered up.

REAR PANEL

1.

AC MAINS INPUT - Connect to a grounded outlet in accordance with the voltage and frequency
specified on the rear panel of the amplifier.
Use only the factory supplied cord or a UL approved equivalent type.

2.

MAINS FUSE - Protects the amplifier from further damage in case of an electrical fault.
Warning! Replace only with same fuse type and rating.

3.

HT FUSE-HT is the high voltage fuse that protects the amp in case of a power tube failure. If thisfuse blows, most likely a power tube has failed.
Warning! Replace only with same fuse type and rating.

4.

LINE OUT- Line level taken from the power amp output, not the preamp.

5.

LINE OUT LEVEL- Adjusts the level of the LINE OUT.

6.

SPEAKERS - Two parallel speaker jacks.

7.

IMPEDANCE SWITCH - Set this switch to match the total impedance of you speaker(s).

8.

EFFECTS LOOP SEND JACK - Use a high-quality shielded guitar cable to connect to the input ofyour effects unit.

9.

EFFECTS LOOP RETURN JACK - Use a high-quality shielded guitar cable to connect from theoutput of your effects unit to the return of the amp.

10. FOOTSWITCH: Single button foot switch for CHANNEL select (NORMAL or OVERDRIVE)SOLDANO LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Thank you for choosing Soldano. We take great
pride in an extremely thorough testing procedure
which is implemented on each product prior toshipment. In the unlikely event that you have aproblem with your Soldano product, please referto warranty below.
Soldano offers a limited Lifetime warranty to theoriginal purchaser that this Soldano product will
be free from defects in material andworkmanship. A dated sales receipt will
establish coverage under this warranty, PLEASE
KEEP YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE TO USE
YOUR WARRANTY. This warranty does notcover service or parts to repair damage causedby accident, neglect, abuse, normal & wear,disaster, misuse, abuse, over-powering,
negligence, inadequate packing or shipping
procedures and service, repair or any
modifications to the product which have notbeen authorized or approved by SOLDANO inwriting. ANY MODIFICATION TO THE
AMPLIFIER WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. If
this product is defective in materials orworkmanship as warranted above, your sole
remedy shall be repair or replacement by
SOLDANO as provided below.
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to repair, modify
or service this Soldano product by yourself!!!
Please read the instruction manual for all safety
notifications, warnings and instructions.
Soldano utilizes tubes with extremely highvoltages that can cause serious injury or death.
Do not remove thechassis cover from the amplifier. All repair andservice work must be performed by Soldano or
an authorized service center of Soldano. ANY
UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS WILL VOID YOURWARRANTY.

TUBES: Soldano warrants the original purchaserthat the specific tubes used in this Soldano
product will be free from defects in material andworkmanship for a period of 90 days from theoriginal date of purchase. A dated sales receipt
will establish coverage under this warranty. Thistube warranty will automatically terminate 90
days after the original retail sales date. This tube
warranty is in lieu of all other expressed
warranties. If tubes fail within the 90-day
warranty period, your sole remedy shall bereplacement of tubes as provided below.
RETURN PROCEDURES: In the unlikely event thata defect occurs please email
support@Soldano.com. A member of our staff
will email you a response in a timely manner.
Please include your phone number in case ourcustomer service department needs to reach you.
In most cases we can help you diagnose theproblem over the phone. If a product must be
sent to us, please follow the procedure outlined
below.
 Defective products must be shipped,
together with proof of purchase, freight
pre-paid and insured to the Authorized
Soldano Service Center or directly toSoldano.
 If a product must be returned to Soldano
for warranty replacement/repair, aReturn Authorization Number must beobtained from our Customer ServiceDepartment prior to shipping the product.
 Please contact Soldano Customer Service
Department for the Authorized Soldano
Service Center nearest you.
 Products must be shipped in their original
packaging or its equivalent; in any case,the risk of loss or damage in transit is tobe borne by the purchaser.
 Please send to:SOLDANO
3383 Gage Ave.,
Huntington Park, CA 90255
The Return Authorization Number must
appear in large print directly below theshipping address.
Always include a brief description of thedefect, along with your correct return
address and telephone number.
When emailing to inquire about areturned product, always refer to theReturn Authorization Number.

may also have other rights which may vary fromstate to state.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Please complete thewarranty registration card within (10) ten daysof the date of purchase so that we may contact
you directly in the event a safety notification
issued in accordance with the 1972 Consumer
Product Safety Act.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Our dedicated andIf Soldano determines that the unit was defective
in materials or workmanship at any time during
the warranty period, Soldano has the option ofrepairing or replacing the product at noadditional charge, except as set forth below.
 All replaced parts become a property ofSoldano. Products replaced or repaired
under this warranty will be returned via
ground shipping within the United States
or Canada - freight prepaid.
 Soldano is not responsible for costs
associated with expedited shipping,either to Soldano or the return of theproduct to the customer.
All warranty repairs outside the United Statesand Canada must be directed to the dealer ordistributor from which you purchased theproduct.
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE:
In no event will Soldano be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages arising outof the use or inability to use of any Soldano
product, even if a Soldano dealer has beenadvised of the possibility of such damages, or
any other claim by any other party. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation ofconsequential damages, so the above limitationand exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you

friendly staff is ready to help you with any
warranty or product questions you may have.
Please e-mail us at Support@Soldano.com

Thank you again for choosing Soldano and welook forward to a long relationship!

www.Soldano.com