Owner`s manual

INTRODUCTION
In the beginning, bass was the foundation behind the band that worked
with the drums to keep it all together. A good, solid and powerful amplifier
with a good bass was all that was needed. But over the years, bass has
expanded from a simple 4-string instrument to powerful active 5 and 6
stringed monsters.
As such, bassists, whether covering or creating new material, must
be equipped to produce these tonal ranges and be able to transition
between these sounds quickly during a live performance. The Bassbone
was designed to help bass players meet these demands by creating a
control center specifically designed around the bass guitar.
This being said, most bass players employ two basses when they perform.
These typically include a traditional passive bass such as a Fender P-
Bass® and a new generation 5 or 6 string active instrument. These basses
produce very different volume levels and tonal ranges. This poses a
problem when switching from one instrument to the other, as the amplifier
settings must be dramatically adjusted to compensate.
The Tonebone Bassbone allows the bass player to transition between the
two different basses by simply depressing a foot selector switch. Each
instrument channel on the Bassbone features separate level adjustment
and equalization. On gigs where only one bass is used, the Bassbone
automatically converts to a 2-channel preamp. The powerful on-board
EQ allows the player to create two completely different sounds to create
‘the impression’ of two different basses. Very tricky indeed!
To further enhance on-stage performance, the Radial Bassbone is outfitted
with a power-booster for soloing or extra kick during particular passages.
An effect loop circuit may also be switched-in to simultaneously introduce
dramatic and powerful effects.
For those coffeehouse gigs where you may not want to bring your double-
stack Ampeg SVT®, the Bassbone makes it easy with a built-in direct box
with XLR output to drive the PA system. There’s even a separate tuner
out that lets you monitor your bass for on-the-fly adjustments.
Be it live or in the studio... Bassbone is a control center for players that
truly makes playing easier!
Radial Engineering Bassbone Owner’s Manual
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True to the Music