Owner`s manual

True to the Music

Radial Engineering Loopbone Owner’s Manual

QUICK START

This Quick Start is designed for players that are familiar with effects loop

pedals. For those that are new to this, we suggest reading through the

manual before making connections. This will ensure a greater satisfac-

tion with the results when using the Loopbone in your system.

Always turn off your guitar amplifier and make sure your

volume controls are turned to zero before you start con-

necting devices. To avoid trouble-shooting, check each pedal

individually beforehand to make sure that they are working

correctly and, if powered by a battery, the battery is fresh.

1. Input & Output Connections

Begin by connecting the Loopbone as you would any other effect

pedals. The guitar goes into the Input jack and the Output jack con-

nects to the amp. If you wish, connect the Tuner output to a tuner.

2. The Effects Loops Connections

The Loopbone has two effects loop pedal chains designated as Loop-

1 and Loop-2. Connect the loop Send jack to the input of the effect

pedal. Connect the output of the effect pedal to the loop Receive jack

on the Loopbone. Two loops let you set up two completely different

signal paths. You can use the loops individually or in series.

3. Setting the Drag Control

The Drag control is a load correction circuit that allows you to reintro-

duce the load to your pickup so that it sounds the same as if con-

nected directly to your amplifier. To begin with set the Drag control to

12 o’clock. Once everything is connected, turn the Drag control to find

the ‘sweet spot’ that best matches your guitar - amp relationship.

4. Preset the Power Boost Gain

The Loopbone’s power booster features a recessed Gain control lo-

cated on the back panel. Begin by setting the Gain control fully counter-

clockwise to its minimum position.

5. Power Up & Test

Connect the power to your effect pedals. Connect the Loopbone’s

power supply. Always turn on your amplifier last. It is a good practice

to test equipment setups at a low volume to reduce any possibility for

system damage should there be an improper connection. Turn up the

volume slowly while listening for excessive noise.

6. Set the Power Boost Gain

Be careful, as there is plenty of boost power at hand! With the Gain

control set to minimum, depress the Boost footswitch so that the Boost

LED illuminates. Simply adjust the level as required using a guitar

pick as a screwdriver.