Radial Engineering Tonebone Bedienungsanleitung

TONEBONE

Owner’s Manual

1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5W9

tel: 604-942-1001 fax: 604-942-1010 email: [email protected]

www.radialeng.com

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1. Introduction:

Congratulations on your purchase of the Radial Tonebone™

Tonebone pedals bring forth a level of quality and performance

never before realized in a tube distortion pedal. Whether set for

tones commonly described as 'edge', 'crunch', 'metal' or just

plain 'scream' the Tonebone gives you rich harmonics and deep

bass throughout a wide range of sounds.

This manual has been designed to show the user how to gain

access to those sounds and more. Once you have read through,

take time to experiment. You will find that the Tonebone is so

well designed; it is practically impossible to make it sound bad!

Most of all, enjoy. If it isn't fun, it isn't music!

1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5W9 www.radialeng.com

tel: 604-942-1001 fax: 604-942-1010 email: [email protected]

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Index Page

1. Introduction ..................................................... 1

2. Unpacking, powering & getting connected ..... 2

3. Powering & getting connected ........................ 2

4. Using Tonebone – the starting point ............... 2

5. Tonebone Classic function overview .............. 3

6. Tonebone Hot British function overview ......... 4

7. Changing the tube ...................................... 5~6

8. Trouble shooting ............................................. 6

Factory setups - Classic ........................... 7~10

Factory setups - Hot British .................... 11~14

User setting charts - Classic ................... 15~16

User setting charts - Hot British ............. 17~18

Warranty ......................................... back cover

True to the Music

Owner’s Manual

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Radial is a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd. Radial Tonebone™ manual V1.1 - 07-09-02

Specifications and appearence subject to change without notice.

2. Unpacking your Tonebone:

Your Radial Tonebone pedal has been thoroughly tested at the

factory, and comes with a 15VDC power supply and this owner’s

manual. We recommend that you keep the box and original

receipt in the unlikely event that you should need to send the

unit back for servicing.

3. Powering up and getting connected:

Before you start, turn your guitar amp volume down to zero.

Tonebone comes equipped with a special 15VAC power adapter

with enough power to drive the 12AX7 tube inside. When the power

suppy is connected, the Tonebone will be in standby mode. Like all

tube amps, for best tone let your Tonebone warm up for 5

minutes so that it achieves electrical and thermal stability. The

LED on the unit lights up when the foot switch is depressed to

indicate it is powered up and ready for use.

4. Using Tonebone – The starting point:

Start with all the controls at 12 o’clock and switches set to the

off or flat position. Turn your amp up to a comfortable listening

level and adjust the LEVEL output control for unity gain, i.e.: the

level with Tonebone on (LED is on) matches the level with it off

(LED off). Now start turning knobs!

You will find that most of the controls are intuitive and extremely

sensitive to changes. In other words, small control changes will

make big changes in the sound. Take your time and experiment.

It is important to note that both the Tonebone Classic and the

Tonebone Hot British are ultra-high gain devices that have been

designed to provide ‘over-compensation’ control on all functions.

What this means is that each control when set to maximum is able

to compensate for other controls that may be completely backed

off. For instance, you may have your LEVEL wide open and your

DRIVE almost fully off. This gives you maximum flexibility but also

opens the door to over-saturation, which could lead to

uncontrollable feedback. To safeguard against this, you should

never drive all functions to maximum.

At the back of this manual are a number of setups for popular

sounds for both Tonebone models. Note that you will have to

tweak the settings shown on the setup chart to match your

specific guitar and amp set up.

In addition to the factory sound charts, a number of blank user

setting charts are included at the back of this manual.

Photocopy these handy charts and use them to save your own

‘found sounds’. Once you get a sound you like, chart the knob

positions and guitar/amp/pickup setting. These setup charts will

aid in you in getting familiar with the controls of your new

Tonebone, and help in quickly recreating your exact sounds in

the studio.

Now Go Play!

DRIVE control: Used to adjust overall amount of input gain &

distortion. For even more drive, use the GAIN switch.

GAIN switch: Used to boost the gain at preamp input. LOW = 0dB

MED = +9dB HIGH = +20dB.[+] Hint: Start with GAIN in low position

and DRIVE at 9:00 o’clock and LEVEL at 3:00. Then add DRIVE.

FILTER control: Used to balance the high frequency ratio between

the amplifier and the ToneBone - Hint: start adjustments at the

full clockwise position and work backwards.

MID BOOST switch: Gives you +7dB & +12dB boost @ 360Hz.

Allows guitar to cut through the mix; especially useful for soloing.

LOW control: Active ‘post-distortion’ tone control. Boost or cut

±14.5 dB @ 100 Hz from 12 o’clock position.

TOP END switch: BRIGHT = +6dB @ 10KHz FLAT is the

Recommended position when the amp’s bright switch is on. DARK: -

6dB @ 3.3KHz, normally used with super bright inputs.

HIGH control: Active ‘post-distortion’ tone control. Boost or cut

±10dB @ 4.3KHz from 12 o’clock position.

LEVEL control: This is used to adjust the output level without

altering any of the tonal characteristics.

Foot-switch: True-Bypass type; i.e.: when the Tonebone is off,

the signal passes straight through without any effect. An on/off

status indicator LED is provided.

INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH DRIVE

LOW FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAINMID BOOST

12dB HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

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5. Tonebone Classic Function Overview

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INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH DRIVE

LOW

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK OUT

DISTORTION

CONTOUR

MID BOOSTVOICING

FAT 12dB

NOTCH 7dB

OUT

DRIVE control: Used to adjust overall amount of input gain &

distortion. For even more drive, use the GAIN switch.

MID BOOST switch: This gives you +7dB & +12dB @ 360Hz.

This allows the guitar to cut through the mix and is especially useful

for soloing.

CONTOUR control: Adjust balance of low & high frequencies in the

“NOTCH” & “FAT” VOICING mode. Hint: start at 12 o’clock position

VOICING switch: In NOTCH position: passive boost coloration of

low’s & high’s in FAT position: passive midrange tight filter.

LOW control: Active ‘post-distortion’ tone control. Boost or cut

±14.5dB @ 100 Hz from 12 o’clock position.

TOP END switch: BRIGHT = +6dB @ 10KHz; FLAT is the

Recommended position when the amp’s bright switch is on. DARK =

6dB @ 3.3KHz; normally used with super bright inputs.

HIGH control: Active ‘post-distortion’ tone control. Boost or cut

±10dB @ 4.3KHz from 12 o’clock position.

LEVEL control: This is used to adjust the output level without

altering any of the tonal characteristics.

Foot-switch: True-Bypass type; i.e.: when the Tonebone is off,

the signal passes straight through without any effect. An on/off

status indicator LED is provided.

6. Tonebone Hot British Function Overview

7. Changing the tube:

Your Tonebone has been designed to provide years of performance

before changing the tube. In fact, it is unlikely that a tube change will be

necessary for two to three years or more, depending on use. Change the

tube only when a degradation of sound is noticeable.

Disassembly

1. Remove the rubber knobs by pulling them straight up. These

pressure fitted knobs should be removed with care to avoid damage.

2. Remove the nuts and washers securing the potentiometer, foot

switch, and input/output using an open ended wrench or socket.

Please use caution so as not to mar the exterior finish.

3. Remove the 4 bottom screws that hold the top and bottom

chassis halves together. Carefully separate them. Note that the

chassis top and bottom fit snugly so a little careful force may be

needed to clear the two side mounted ¼” input and output connectors.

Watch you don’t loose the nylon washer between the footswitch and

the chassis top!

4. Remove and replace the tube: Gently loosen the 12AX7 tube in

the socket by wiggling it back and forth.

Reassembly

1. Install the PC board to the Chassis top: Carefully align the

potentiometers, LED and footswitch with the holes in the chassis and

assemble through the top. Don’t forget the nylon footswitch washer!

2. Attach the pot and footswitch washers and nuts, just finger

tight for now, to allow alignment of the jacks when the bottom is

attached.

Ready to change the tube? Ok, lets

start here.

Knobs off, nuts & washers off, side jack

nuts & washers off, now removing screws.

Ready to wiggle tube out of the socket. 12AX7 tube replacement.

3. Carefully push the chassis bottom on, spreading the sides slightly

so as not to stress the side mounted ¼” input and output jacks.

4. Attach the side ¼” jack washers and nuts: Do not over-tighten the

plastic (for isolation) jacks as they strip easily! Attach the 4 chassis

screws (don’t over-tighten). Now you can tighten up the potentiometer

shaft nuts.

5. Re-install the knobs... first rotate the potentiometer shafts fully

counter-clockwise. Place the knobs over the shafts so they point to 7

o’clock and push straight down.

6. Test the pedal to make sure it works… plug in the power. The

LED should light when you depress the footswitch and you will see the

tube filament light up through the side vents.

Spread chassis sides to clear input &

output jacks.

Press on knobs with shafts counter-

clockwise and pointers at 7 o’clock.

8. Trouble shooting:

I am not getting any sound at all…

Start by connecting your guitar directly to your amplifier and checking

each cable to make sure they work. Then, make sure that these are

plugged in correctly.

I am getting sound but no distortion…

Make sure you have not connected the Tonebone backwards by

reversing the input and output. If connections are correct, check the

tube. If the problem persists, see your Tonebone dealer.

The LED does not go on…

Check the power adaptor to make sure it is plugged in. If the LED does

not light up, check the outlet with another device to make sure power is

present. If it still does not light up, check the power supply with a

voltmeter or have your dealer check it.

The sound has changed, it sounds thin…

The tube may needs changing. Remove the tube and bring it to your

dealer to have him test it. If low, replace with a 12AX7.

I am getting radio signals though my amplifier…

Poor quality cables and bad grounding are usually the cause. Check to

make sure your amplifier is properly grounded with a 3-prong A/C cord

and that the wall receptacle is standard 3-prong duplex and wired

correctly. Make sure you are using high quality coaxial guitar cables with

proper shielding. Radial Tonebone pedals are engineered and tested to

ensure RF is eliminated as a source of noise.

INPUT

OUTPUT OUTPUT

LEVEL

HIGH

DRIVE

LOW

FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAIN

MID BOOST

12dB

HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

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15VDC · 400mA

Made in Canada

15VDC · 400mA

Slow Hand Bluze

Joe Sat Solo

This sound was created usin

a Strat with a

Duncan Stack and used in the neck

position..

This sound was created usin

a Strat with a

Duncan Jeff Beck humbucker in the neck

Adams Apple

INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH DRIVE

LOW FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAINMID BOOST

12dB HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

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15VDC · 400mA

This sound was created usin

a Fender Strat in

the brid

e position. Great for cuttin

throu

h the

mud!

ZZ Texas Riff

Water Smoke

Chunky Rhythm

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH LOW FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAINMID BOOST

12dB HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

Made in Canada15VDC · 400mA

This sound was created using a Strat in the

middle position.

INPUT

DRIVE

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH LOW FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAINMID BOOST

12dB HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

Made in Canada15VDC · 400mA

This sound was created using a Strat in the

bridge position. Tons of meat.

DRIVE

INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH LOW FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAINMID BOOST

12dB HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

Mad e i n Ca na da15VDC · 400mA

This sound was created using a Strat with a

Duncan Jeff beck in the neck position

INPUT

DRIVEDRIVE

Deep Lazy

Metalic Shrine

Dire Violin Singing Strat

INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH DRIVE

LOW FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAINMID BOOST

12dB HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

Made in Canada15VDC · 400mA

This sound was created using a stock Strat with

a Twin using the middle pick-up. Move to the

bridge pickup for more cut.

LEVEL

OUTPUT

LEVEL

INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH DRIVE

LOW FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAINMID BOOST

12dB HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

Made in Canada15VDC · 400mA

This sound was created using a Les Paul in the neck

position. Used with volume control for effect.

INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL HIGH DRIVE

LOW FILTER

TOP END

BRIGHT

FLAT

DARK

DRIVE GAINMID BOOST

12dB HIGH

MED

LOW

7dB

OUT

DISTORTION

Made in Canada15VDC · 400mA

This sound was created using a Strat in the

bridge position. Big sound with small pick-up!

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