www.tonebone.com ™ CLASSIC • HOT BRITISH T u b e D i s t o r t i o n Owner’s Manual ™ True to the Music 1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9 tel:604-942-1001 fax: 604-942-1010 email:info@radialeng.com www.radialeng.
™ Owner’s Manual 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 .
TM True to the Music 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.
TM True to the Music 5. Tonebone Classic Function Overview 1 DRIVE control: Used to adjust overall amount of input gain & distortion. For even more drive, use the GAIN switch. 2 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. 3 FILTER control: Used to balance the high frequency ratio between the amplifier and the ToneBone.
TM True to the Music 6. Tonebone Hot British Function Overview 1 DRIVE control: Used to adjust overall amount of input gain & distortion. 2 MID BOOST switch: This gives you +7dB & +12dB @ 360Hz. This allows the guitar to cut through the mix and is especially useful for soloing. 3 CONTOUR control: Adjust balance of low & high frequencies in the “NOTCH” & “FAT” VOICING mode. Hint: start at 12 o’clock position. 4 VOICING switch: NOTCH position: passive boost coloration of low’s & high’s.
TM True to the Music 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.
TM True to the Music Spread chassis sides to clear input & output jacks. Press on knobs with shafts counterclockwise and pointers at 7 o’clock. 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.
TM True to the Music Slow Hand Bluze FILTER sound was created using a Strat with a i This Duncan Stack and used in the neck position. Joe Sat Solo sound was created using a Strat with a i This Duncan Jeff Beck humbucker in the neck position. Adams Apple sound was created using a Fender Strat in the mud! i This bridge position. Great for cutting through the mud.
TM True to the Music ZZ Texas Riff sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan i This Jeff Beck in the neck position. Chunky Rhythm sound was created using a Strat in the middle i This position. Water Smoke sound was created using a Strat in the bridge i This position. Tons of meat.
TM True to the Music Deep Lazy sound was created using a stock Strat with a i This Twin using the middle pick-up. Move to the bridge pickup for more cut. Dire Violin Singing Strat sound was created using a Les Paul in the neck i This position. Used with a volume control for effect. Metalic Shrine sound was created using a Strat in the bridge i This position.
TM True to the Music Johnny B. Goodness sound was created using a Strat inthe bridge i This position. Great for all kinds of rhythms when you want extra edge. Clean Voodoo Child sound was created using a Strat in the neck i This position. Change the volume on the guitar to get maximum effect Stone Age Sugar sound was created using a Strat and a Fender i This Twin reverb amp. Great dynamics for rhythm.
TM True to the Music Texas Tornado sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan i This Stack in the bridge position. Try also single coil in the middle position. Stevie R Neck sound was created using a Strat in the neck i This position. Try reducing the guitar volume and bring up for solos. Acey Deacy Chunk sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan i This in the bridge position. Adjust the DRIVE to taste. Very chunky tone with lots of articulation.
TM True to the Music Xtra Grind sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan i This in the bridge position. Great for drop tuning and fast muted playing. Adjust CONTURE to taste. Eric’s Buzz Solo sound was created using a Les Paul in the neck i This position.Try rolling off the tone and then bring up the level to offset. Early Zeppelin sound was created using a Les Paul in the i This bridge position.
TM True to the Music Big Mean Scoop sound was created using a Strat in the bridge i This position. Great for metal where you want total control over the stage... or the world for that matter. Dark Solo sound was created using a Strat in the middle i This and the bridge position. Lots of sustain and mid to cut through without too many overtones. Jethro’s Snot sound was created using a Strat in the bridge i This position. Great overtones and dynamics.
TM True to the Music Crimson Solo Strat neck pickup with tone control for this i Vintage pickup rolled off. King Kong sound was created using a Strat in the bridge i This position. Smokin’ China Grove sound was created using a Strat in the bridge i This position. That big 80’s Marshall tone.
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RADIAL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY Radial Engineering - a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship to the original owner and will remedy any such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty.
