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Radial® Classic Trimode™ Owners Manual Table of Contents Page Introduction ...................................................................... 1 Feature Set ...................................................................... 2 Making Connections ........................................................ 4 Using The Trimode .......................................................... 4 Changing The Tube ......................................................... 8 FAQ ......................................
True to the Music INTRODUCTION The Trimode’s tone and distortion philosophy follows the American tradition set by Leo Fender some 50 years ago, the very root of all the finest tube amplifiers made today. Like the award-winning Tonebone Classic, the Trimode is a 12AX7 tube-equipped hybrid distortion pedal that combines the warmth and natural harmonic generation of a tube with the dynamics and control of our unique overdrive circuit.
True to the Music FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW 14 13 12 11 8 10 9 7 3 5 2 4 6 15 16 18 17 1. Guitar input jack 1/4" jack connection for guitar input. 2. Intermediate drive gain control (on side) Used to fine tune the distortion of rhythm channel-1. Works in conjunction with DRIVE GAIN switch, DRIVE-1 and LEVEL-1 controls. 3. Drive-1 control Used to adjust the amount of input gain & distortion for the rhythm channel-1. 4. Drive gain switch Used to set the overall amount of distortion.
True to the Music 7. Filter control Anti-presence gently reduces high frequencies to compensate for overly bright amplifiers. 8. Low frequency control Active ‘post-distortion’ tone control. Boost or cut ±14.5dB at 100Hz. 12 o’clock position equals zero boost/cut. 9. Top end switch Shapes the Trimode's overall high frequency response. BRIGHT: +6dB @ 10kHz, adds sparkle and character. FLAT: switched out of circuit, no boost or cut. DARK: -6dB @ 1.8kHz, compensates for bright-sounding amps. 10.
True to the Music MAKING CONNECTIONS As with any pedal, make sure your amp is off and the volume turned down before making connections. Connect your guitar to the input of the Trimode and the output of the Trimode to your amplifier. There is no power switch on the Trimode. Connecting the 15VDC power supply automatically activates the Trimode. The Trimode is designed to stay on for long periods and leaving it on will exert very little wear and tear on the tube.
True to the Music TRIMODE DRIVE AND LEVEL CONTROLS Think of the Trimode as a two channel amplifier. There are two input drive controls and two output levels that work very much like the preamp and power-amp stages of a guitar amp. On the Trimode, this is supplemented with a 3 position overall drive range control that allows you to set the input level from the guitar from slight overdrive, to moderate or full on distortion.
True to the Music Mid Boost Switches The Trimode’s rhythm and lead channels have been voiced slightly differently to maximize their effectiveness. This is supplemented with a different 3-position MID BOOST switch for each channel. In the OUT position, the switch has no effect. On channel-1, you can boost the signal +4dB and +8dB @ 390Hz respectively, while on channel-2, the mid boost can be set at +9dB or +20dB. The mid boost is one of the most beneficial functions built-in the Trimode.
True to the Music Insert Cable Return Effects Loop (Lead Channel 2) Once the basic connections have been made you may want to experiment with the effects loop that is built into channel-2. Inserting effect pedals into the lead channel can add a huge amount of versatility. The possibilities are about as endless as there are pedals. Insert an echo or reverb to expand the acoustic space. Try a phaser or chorus to set your solos apart from the rhythm channel.
True to the Music CHANGING THE TUBE Your Tonebone has been designed to provide years of performance before ever needing the tube changed. 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.
True to the Music PHOTOS OF TONEBONE CLASSIC Ready to change the tube? Ok, lets start here. Knobs off, nuts & washers off, side jack nuts & washers off, now remove screws. Ready to wiggle tube out of the socket. 12AX7 tube replacement. Spread chassis sides to clear input & output jacks. Press on knobs with shafts counterclockwise and pointers at 7 o’clock.
True to the Music FAQ Q: Why do you call it a Trimode when it only has two distortion settings? A: We felt that getting the ‘clean, rhythm, lead’ point across was so important that we had to come up with a name to relate the function. Trimode says it all. Q: Is the Trimode like having a Classic and a Hot British in a single pedal? A: Yes and no. The Trimode’s two channels have been voiced slightly differently to capture the very best rhythm and solo tones in a single unit.
True to the Music The effects loops also allows you to take pedals out of the signal chain when they are not in use. This reduces noise and will provide you with a better tone. Most pedals are not ‘true-bypass’ and therefore introduce a load on the signal which will affect the clean tone. Q: Can I not simply connect all my pedals in series? As for using all of your pedals in series, you can of course do this.
True to the Music EXAMPLE SETTING Slow Hand Bluez: created with a Strat with a Duncan Stack in the neck position. Joe Sat Solo: created with a Strat with a Duncan Jeff Beck humbucker in the neck position. Adams Apple: created with a Fender Strat with the bridge pickup. Great for cutting through. ZZ Texas Riff: created with a Strat with a Duncan Jeff Beck humbucker in the neck position.
True to the Music Chunky Rhythm: created with a Strat with middle pickup. Water Smoke: created with a Strat with middle pickup. Deep Lazy: created using a stock Strat with a Twin using the middle pickup. Move to the bridge pickup for more cut. Dire Violin Singing Strat: created using a Les Paul in the neck position. Used with volume control for effect.
True to the Music Metallic Shrine: created using a Strat in the bridge position. Big sound with small pickup! Johnny B. Goodness: created using a Strat in the bridge position. Great for all kinds of rhythms when you want extra edge. Clean Voodoo Child: Created using a Strat in the neck position. Change the volume on the guitar to get maximum effect Stone Age Sugar: Created using a Strat and a Fender Twin Reverb amp. Great dynamics for rhythm.
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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.
