TONEBONE™ Owner’s Manual 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 .............................................
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.
5. Tonebone Classic Function Overview ® HIGH LEVEL LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada OUTPUT INPUT DISTORTION 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.
6. Tonebone Hot British Function Overview ® HIGH LEVEL LOW BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END 15VDC · 400mA CONTOUR VOICING DRIVE 12dB MID BOOST Made in Canada OUTPUT INPUT DISTORTION 1 DRIVE control: Used to adjust overall amount of input gain & distortion. For even more drive, use the GAIN switch. 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.
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.
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. Re-install the knobs...
Slow Hand Bluze ® LOW HIGH LEVEL BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada DISTORTION OUTPUT INPUT This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan Stack and used in the neck position..
ZZ Texas Riff LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada OUTPUT INPUT DISTORTION This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan Jeff beck in the neck position Chunky Rhythm LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada DISTORTION OUTPUT INPUT This sound was created using a Strat in the middle pos
Deep Lazy ® LEVEL HIGH LOW FILTER DRIVE LEVEL BRIGHT 12dB 7dB MED OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA HIGH FLAT DARK MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada DISTORTION OUTPUT INPUT This sound was created using a stock Strat with a Twin using the middle pick-up. Move to the bridge pickup for more cut.
Johnny B. Goodness LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA DRIVE FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada DISTORTION OUTPUT INPUT This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position. Great for all kinds of rhythms when you want extra edge.
Texas Tornado ® LEVEL HIGH LOW CONTOUR BRIGHT FAT 12dB FLAT NOTCH DARK OUT 7dB OUT TOP END 15VDC · 400mA VOICING DRIVE MID BOOST Made in Canada OUTPUT INPUT DISTORTION This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan Stack in the bridge position. Try also single coil in the mid position.
Xtra Grind HIGH LEVEL LOW BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END 15VDC · 400mA CONTOUR DRIVE 12dB VOICING MID BOOST Made in Canada OUTPUT INPUT DISTORTION This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan in the bridge position. Great for drop tuning and fast muted playing. Adjust Contour to taste.
Big Mean Scoop HIGH LEVEL LOW BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END 15VDC · 400mA DRIVE CONTOUR 12dB VOICING MID BOOST Made in Canada OUTPUT This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position. Great for metal where you want total control over the stage... Or the world for that matter.
Crimson Solo ® LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END 15VDC · 400mA CONTOUR DRIVE 12dB VOICING MID BOOST Made in Canada OUTPUT INPUT DISTORTION Vintage Strat neck pickup with tone control for this pickup rolled off. King Kong ® ® LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END 15VDC · 400mA CONTOUR DRIVE 12dB VOICING MID BOOST Made in Canada OUTPUT INPUT DISTORTION This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position.
® LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada DISTORTION Sound: Guitar: Date: Pickup: Reference: Amp: ® LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada DISTORTION Sound: Guitar: Date: Pickup: Reference: Amp: ® LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP EN
® LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada DISTORTION Sound: Guitar: Date: Pickup: Reference: Amp: ® LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP END 15VDC · 400mA FILTER MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada DISTORTION Sound: Guitar: Date: Pickup: Reference: Amp: ® LEVEL HIGH LOW BRIGHT 12dB DRIVE HIGH FLAT 7dB MED DARK OUT LOW TOP EN
® LEVEL HIGH LOW CONTOUR BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END DRIVE 12dB VOICING MID BOOST DISTORTION Sound: Guitar: Date: Pickup: Reference: Amp: ® LEVEL HIGH LOW CONTOUR BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END DRIVE 12dB VOICING MID BOOST DISTORTION Sound: Guitar: Date: Pickup: Reference: Amp: ® LEVEL HIGH LOW CONTOUR BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END VOICING DRIVE 12dB MID BOOST DISTORTION Sound: Guitar:
® LEVEL HIGH LOW CONTOUR BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END DRIVE 12dB VOICING MID BOOST DISTORTION Sound: Guitar: Date: Pickup: Reference: Amp: ® LEVEL HIGH LOW CONTOUR BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END DRIVE 12dB VOICING MID BOOST DISTORTION Sound: Guitar: Date: Pickup: Reference: Amp: ® LEVEL HIGH LOW CONTOUR BRIGHT FAT FLAT NOTCH 7dB DARK OUT OUT TOP END VOICING DRIVE 12dB MID BOOST DISTORTION Sound: Guitar:
RADIAL LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Radial Engineering - a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd. ("Radial") 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.
