Catalinbread Naga Viper - User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Catalinbread Naga Viper Boost!
The Naga Viper is a booster in the grand old tradition of the Dallas Rangemaster "Treble-Booster". The
Rangemaster has been used by many inuential British guitarists including Tony Iommi, Brian May, Marc
Bolan, and KK Downing and Glen Tipton of Judas Priest. These guitarists, while completely unique in their
styles, share the Rangemaster secret of boosting their cranked tube amps into a juicy, harmonic-laden
rock tone that always cuts through the mix.
The Naga Viper is our version of this famous circuit and it enhances the classic circuit with the addition of
two extra controls - Range and Heat. The original Rangemaster had just one control - Boost. The Range
knob is a continuous control allows you to go from classic treble-boost to a full-range boost and
anywhere in-between. The original could only function as a "treble-booster". The Heat knob gives you
control over the gain level, unlike the original which was xed at maximum gain.

Summary

Introduction

Quick Start Guide

Boosting a tube amp

How to set up the Naga Viper for boosting a tube amp for classic treble-boost mode.

Boosting an overdrive pedal

How to use the Naga Viper to boost an overdrive pedal for desired tones.

Controls

BOOST Control

Sets the output level of the Naga Viper for overdrive or boosting amps.

HEAT Control

Sets the gain level of the Naga Viper, from clean to dirty boosted sound.

RANGE Control

Sets the frequency response, from treble-boost to full-range boost.

Footswitch Operation

Details the true-bypass switch and potential pop during engagement.

Guitar Controls Interaction

How guitar volume controls clean up sound with the Naga Viper.

Clean Boost Mode

Powering Up The Naga Viper

Pedalboard Placement

Designers Notes

Catalinbread Naga Viper Specifications

General

Brand	Catalinbread
Model	Naga Viper
Category	Music Pedal
Language	English