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Radial Engineering Tonebone User Manual

Radial Engineering Tonebone
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CLASSIC HOT BRITISH
T u b e D i s t o r t i o n
Owners Manual
www.radialeng.com
1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9
tel:604-942-1001 fax: 604-942-1010 email:info@radialeng.com
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Radial Engineering Tonebone Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Impedance1 M Ohm
True BypassYes
TypeOverdrive/Distortion
Weight1.5 lbs
TechnologyAnalog
Outputs1 x 1/4"
ControlsLevel, Tone
Inputs1 x Instrument

Summary

Introduction to Radial Tonebone

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Unpacking Your Tonebone

Instructions for unpacking the Tonebone pedal, keeping the box and receipt for servicing.

Powering Up and Connecting

Guide to powering the Tonebone, allowing warm-up time, and understanding LED indicators.

Using Tonebone: The Starting Point

Guidance on initial control settings, finding unity gain, and experimenting with sound.

Tonebone Classic Function Overview

DRIVE Control

Adjusts overall input gain and distortion. Use GAIN switch for more drive.

GAIN Switch

Boosts gain at preamp input (LOW=0dB, MED=+9dB, HIGH=+20dB).

FILTER Control

Balances high frequency ratio between amplifier and ToneBone. Start clockwise.

MID BOOST Switch

Provides +7dB & +12dB boost @ 360Hz for cutting through the mix.

LOW Control

Active 'post-distortion' tone control. Boost or cut ±14.5 dB @ 100 Hz.

TOP END Switch

Adjusts treble response (BRIGHT, FLAT, DARK) for tone shaping.

HIGH Control

Active 'post-distortion' tone control. Boost or cut ±10dB @ 4.3KHz.

LEVEL Control

Adjusts output level without altering tonal characteristics.

FOOTSWITCH

Toggles between effect and True-Bypass. On/off LED indicator.

Tonebone Hot British Function Overview

DRIVE Control

Adjusts overall amount of input gain and distortion.

MID BOOST Switch

Provides +7dB & +12dB boost @ 360Hz for cutting through the mix.

CONTOUR Control

Adjusts balance of low & high frequencies in VOICING modes.

VOICING Switch

Selects passive boost coloration (NOTCH) or midrange filter (FAT).

LOW Control

Active 'post-distortion' tone control. Boost or cut ±14.5 dB @ 100 Hz.

TOP END Switch

Adjusts treble response (BRIGHT, FLAT, DARK) for tone shaping.

HIGH Control

Active 'post-distortion' tone control. Boost or cut ±10dB @ 4.3KHz.

LEVEL Control

Adjusts output level without altering tonal characteristics.

FOOTSWITCH

Toggles between effect and True-Bypass. On/off LED indicator.

Changing the Tube

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Classic Model Factory Setups

Hot British Model Factory Setups

Classic Model User Setting Charts

Hot British Model User Setting Charts

Radial Limited Three Year Warranty

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