Owner`s manual

Radial Engineering Bassbone Owner’s Manual

Will the Bassbone alter the tone of my bass?

When using channel-1 with the contour switch set to off or bypass, the

original tone of the instrument will pass through the Bassbone without

adding EQ. Keep in mind however that changing the output level on

channel-1 will cause the perception to shift due to a volume change.

Why is the tuner output is so loud?

When you pluck the string, it sometimes takes a while for the harmonics

and the string vibration to settle down to a stable ‘tunable’ position. By

having a high output to the tuner, it gives you more time to tune the

string.

Why do you have EQ shapes on channel-1 if this is designed to go

to my amps EQ?

Some amps just do not have the ability to create some of the cool sounds

that have become popular today. This is particularly true with older vintage

amps that sound great, but need that extra kick. We included two EQ

curves that we felt would be beneﬁcial when using the Bassbone with

older amps and of course, when using it direct to a PA system.

Why does the volume go down when I turn the EQ knobs

counterclockwise?

The EQ section on the Bassbone is active and is capable of boosting or

cutting. This lets you create very powerful EQ settings that can override

the EQ settings on your ampliﬁer. The 12 o'clock position is neutral or

ﬂat. If all three EQ knobs are cutting it's like the overall volume is being

turned down.

Can I use the Bassbone straight into a power ampliﬁer?

You can try, but you will most likely ﬁnd that there is not enough level to

drive a power amp to it's maximum output. The reason for this is that the

Bassbone is a unity gain device and is designed to drive a pre-amp such

as found in bass and guitar ampliﬁers or the XLR mic input on a mixer.

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