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1. TUBE DRIVE TOP END MID 5 DRIVE ili C9 15 0 400 Made Canada CLASSIC DISTORTION This sound was created using a Les Paul in the neck position Used with volume control for effect 1 1 Metalic Shrine boss aI LEVEL 5 0 HIGH FILTER DRIVE DE BRIGHT 12dB HIGH Q i zs 78 MED DARK LOW TLIBE DRIVE ES END BOOST EI GAIN 15 0 400 Made in Canada We CLASSIC DISTORTION E 5 z This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position Big sound with small pick up 1 1 Johnny Goodness ts LEVEL 3 HIGH FILTER DRIVE G3 GG D BRIGHT zu FLAT MED DARK LOW Fh OUT Nc TUBE DRIVE TOP END MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN OG 15 400 Made in Canada CLASSIC DISTORTION This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position Great for all kinds of rhythms when you want extra edge 109110 INPUT Clean Voodoo Child os SOs LEVEL HIGH FILTER DRIVE con E an EIN DARK LOW TUBE DRIVE TOP END MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN 15 DC 400ma Made in Canada Se LA I DISTORTION 2 This sound was created using Strat
2. TONEBONE Owner s Manual 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam V3C 5W9 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com Owner s Manual Index Page 1 IntrOQUCt OTi atte tete nnn 1 2 Unpacking powering amp getting connected 2 3 Powering amp 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 6 Factory setups Classic 7 10 Factory setups Hot British 11 14 User setting charts Classic 15 16 User setting charts Hot British 17 18 Warranty back cover 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Radial Tonebone Tonebone pedals bring forth a level of quality and performance never before realized in a tube distortion pedal Whether set for tones commonly described as edge crunch metal or just plain scream the Tonebone gives you rich harmonics and deep bass throughout a wide range of sounds This manual has been designed to show the user how to gain access to those sounds and more Once you have read through take time to experiment You will find that the To
3. Limos Ds LEVEL 390 HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE ET 1288 E A 7dB park out L OUT TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST 15VDC 400 Made in Canada We H CT BRITIS H DISTORTION 5 Vintage Strat neck pickup with tone control for this 2 pickup rolled off King Kong Limos sas LEVEL HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE 1248 Q FLAT notch Mil DARK OUT OUT TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST 15VDC 400mA Made in Canada HOT BRITISH DISTORTION 5 5 This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge 2 position Smokin China Grove HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE CHEESES con FAT SU 1 J a OUT out M TUBE DRIVE VOICING MID BOOST DARK TOP END 9 15 DC 400A Made in Canada We H E ITI S H DISTORTION e 5 E 1 This sound was created using Strat in the bridge 2 position That big 80 s Marshall tone 14 LEVEL FILTER DRIVE 208500 MED aH Low Hg TUBE DRIVE TOP END MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN 15VDC 400 Made in Canada We C LA DISTORTION LEVEL FILTER DRIVE O 80 13 0x Gs 4 E
4. ms 1248 di min NOTCH DARK OUT OUT TUBE DRIVE ms END MID 5 E E HOT BRITISH DISTORTION E This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan 2 in the bridge position Adjust the drive to taste Very chunky tone with lots of articulation fi Xtra Grind LEVEL OG HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE M M A zu park out out TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION o 5 E 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 Eric s Buzz Solo TONE E TOONE LEVEL GG HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE M FAT 1 notch 2 TUBE DRIVE VOICING OUT MID BOOST DARK TOP END HOT BRITISH DISTORTION INPUT o This sound was created using a Les Paul in the neck position Try rolling off the tone and then bring up the level to offset Early Zeppelin LEVEL 8 0 HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE BRIGHT FAT 128 A A 78 park _ our TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST C9 15VDC 400ma Made in Canada fe HOT BRITISH DISTORTION This so
5. FLA _ wH aH Low TUBE DRIVE TOP END MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN 15VDC 400 Made in Canada C LA S S I c DISTORTION FILTER DRIVE BRIGHT HIGH FLAT MED pARK LOW TLIBE DRIVE TOP END MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN 15VDC 400 Made in Canada LA ssic DISTORTION 15 LEVEL 0 0 Radial HIGH O O FILTER HIGH MED LOW BRGHT 12dB FLAT DARK OUT TOP END MID BOOST CLASSIC DISTORTION ees wm TUBE DRIVE DRIVE GAIN 15VDC 400ma Made in Canada LEVEL EY Radial o HIGH SH ZH DARK 7dB aH FILTER DRIVE wH LOW TUBE DRIVE 15VDC 400 TOP END MID BOOST CLASSIC DISTORTION LEVEL HIGH FILTER DRIVE GO O OO DRIVE GAIN Made Canada Radial SH ZH DARK aH aH wH Low TUBE DRIVE OG 15VDC 400ma TOP END MID BOOST CLASSIC DISTORTION 16 DRIVE GAIN Made in Canada LEVEL 10 BRIGHT Oj lt Dark 1 TUBE DRIVE TOP END HOT BRITISH DISTORTION 585 E 25 FLAT _ E ra H out OUT TUHE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST
6. or flat position Turn your amp up to a comfortable listening level and adjust the LEVEL output control for unity gain i e the level with Tonebone on LED is on matches the level with it off LED off Now start turning knobs You will find that most of the controls are intuitive and extremely sensitive to changes In other words small control changes will make big changes in the sound Take your time and experiment It is important to note that both the Tonebone Classic and the Tonebone Hot British are ultra high gain devices that have been designed to provide over compensation control on all functions What this means is that each control when set to maximum is able to compensate for other controls that may be completely backed off For instance you may have your LEVEL wide open and your DRIVE almost fully off This gives you maximum flexibility but also opens the door to over saturation which could lead to uncontrollable feedback To safeguard against this you should never drive all functions to maximum At the back of this manual are a number of setups for popular sounds for both Tonebone models Note that you will have to tweak the settings shown on the setup chart to match your specific guitar and amp set up In addition to the factory sound charts a number of blank user setting charts are included at the back of this manual Photocopy these handy charts and use them to save your own found sounds Once you get a sound you li
7. HOT BRITISH DISTORTION 0 0 O pus B 25 I lt Fiat E aH ra H out OUT TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION Pape see 000009 C NOTCH E out OUT TUBE DRIVE VOICING MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION LEVEL CONTOUR DRIVE D 8 O Ox Gr Gs Radial o TUBE DRIVE HOT BRITISH DISTORTION 585 E I lt 1 Q ER our OUT TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION 18 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 Radial will repair or replace at its option any defective component s of this product excluding the finish wear and tear on components under normal use and the tube and footswitch which are warranted for 90 days or a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase In the event that a particular product is no longer available Radial reserves the right to replace the product with a similar product of equal or greater value To make a request or claim under this limited warranty the product m
8. L Ie 583308 JE TUBE DRIVE EIN LOW GAIN E E DARK END E OUT E BOOST CLASSIC DISTORTION Made in Canada We 15VDC 400mA This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan Stack and used in the neck position 1ndino INPUT Joe Sat Solo 9 OPE GGG Radial lE TLIBE DRIVE O9 15VDC 400mA EI MED zn EI GAIN DARK END am CLASSIC DISTORTION Made in Canada This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan Jeff Beck humbucker in the neck 1ndino INPUT Adams Apple 5 CUES SS Radial TUBE DRIVE EI LOW EI GAIN EL E DARK END CLASSIC DISTORTION Made Canada We 15VDC 400mA LNdino This sound was created using a Fender Strat in the bridge position Great for cutting through the mud INPUT ZZ Texas Riff HIGH LEVEL ie Og TLIBE DRIVE no M DARK TOP END gi OUT MID 5 ToD Ss SOs FILTER SS GG p Low DRIVE GAIN 69 15VDC 400mA Made in Canada We c LAS I C DISTORTION This sound was created using a Strat with a 5 8 Duncan Jeff beck in the nec
9. h and you will see the tube filament light up through the side vents 8 Trouble shooting not getting any sound at all Start by connecting your guitar directly to your amplifier and checking each cable to make sure they work Then make sure that these are plugged in correctly getting sound but no distortion Make sure you have not connected the Tonebone backwards by reversing the input and output If connections are correct check the tube If the problem persists see your Tonebone dealer The LED does not go on Check the power adaptor to make sure it is plugged in If the LED does not light up check the outlet with another device to make sure power is present If it still does not light up check the power supply with a voltmeter or have your dealer check it The sound has changed it sounds thin The tube may needs changing Remove the tube and bring it to your dealer to have him test it If low replace with a 12 7 getting radio signals though my amplifier Poor quality cables and bad grounding are usually the cause Check to make sure your amplifier is properly grounded with a 3 prong A C cord and that the wall receptacle is standard 3 prong duplex and wired correctly Make sure you are using high quality coaxial guitar cables with proper shielding Radial Tonebone pedals are engineered and tested to ensure RF is eliminated as a source of noise Slow Bluze S
10. h super bright inputs HIGH control Active post distortion tone control Boost or cut 1098 0 4 3KHz from 12 o clock position LEVEL control This is used to adjust the output level without altering any of the tonal characteristics Foot switch True Bypass type i e when the Tonebone is off the signal passes straight through without any effect An on off status indicator LED is provided 6 Tonebone Hot British Function Overview 90 m BRIGHT 129 SU rar 718 park out L TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION DRIVE control Used to adjust overall amount of input gain amp distortion For even more drive use the GAIN switch INPUT MID BOOST switch This gives you 7dB amp 12dB 360Hz This allows the guitar to cut through the mix and is especially useful for soloing CONTOUR control Adjust balance of low amp high frequencies in the amp FAT VOICING mode Hint start at 12 o clock position VOICING switch In NOTCH position passive boost coloration of low s amp high s in FAT position passive midrange tight filter LOW control Active post distortion tone control Boost or cut x14 5dB 100 Hz from 12 o clock position TOP END switch BRIGHT 6dB 10KHz FLAT is the Recommended p
11. in the 5 neck position Change the volume on the 2 guitar to get maximum effect Stone Age Sugar qr TL LEVEL CO TUBE DRIVE HIGH FILTER DRIVE OG GG BRIGHT 1248 pas HIGH FLAT MED DARK OUT Low i TOP END MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN CLASSIC DISTORTION 69 150c 40m Canada Wi o c 7 This sound was created using a Strat and a twin Great dynamics for rhythm INPUT 10 Texas Tornado 7 PLOWS Is CONTOUR DRIVE WEEK EL 12dB JX v Er 7dB DARK OUT TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST 15 0 400 Made in Canada HOT BRITISH DISTORTION INPUT This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan Stack in the bridge position Try also single coil in the mid position 1 1 Stevie R Neck 8 CONTOUR DRIVE OG 58 BRIGHT FAT 12dB 1 v DARK OUT OUT TLIBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST 15 DC 400mA Made Canada H BRITIS H DISTORTION 5 This sound was created using Strat in the neck 2 position Try reducing the guitar volume and bring up for solos Acey Deacy Chunk 6 CONTOUR DRIVE
12. k position Chunky Rhythm HIGH FILTER DRIVE LEVEL ie G A EUR EC E E DARK 5 8 TLIBE DRIVE TOP END OUT MID BOOST E LOW DRIVE Gall 15 0 400mA Made in Canada Se CLASSIC DISTORTION o 5 This sound was created using Strat in the 5 middle position Water Smoke LEVEL 9 0 HIGH Bows x OG FILTER DRIVE E DARK TLIBE DRIVE 9 8 15VDC 400ma Made in Canada 1 1 FI OUT MID BOOST wo P 22 LOW xX DRIVE GAI CLASSIC DISTORTION This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position Tons of meat INPUT Deep Lazy LEVEL of HIGH FILTER DRIVE E E HIGH ial Es LOW v A TUBE DRIVE DRIVE GAIN DARK OUT OQ 15 40 Made Canada GLAS TOP END MID BOOST IG DISTORTION This sound was created using a stock Strat with a Twin using the middle pick up Move to the bridge pickup for more cut 1ndino INPUT Dire Violin Singing Strat 5 POORER OPES SG OG O e FLAT DARK 7dB OUT LOW
13. ke chart the knob positions and guitar amp pickup setting These setup charts will aid in you in getting familiar with the controls of your new Tonebone and help in quickly recreating your exact sounds in the studio Now Go Play 5 Tonebone Classic Function Overview o oo FILTER OG GG e d BRIGHT 1248 NS HIGH Rad FLAT 7dB MED DARK our Low 1 TUBE DRIVE TOP END MID BOOST DRIVE GAIN CLASSIC DISTORTION INPUT 1Nd1NO DRIVE control Used to adjust overall amount of input gain amp distortion For even more drive use the GAIN switch GAIN switch Used to boost the gain at preamp input LOW 0dB MED 9dB HIGH 2098 Hint Start with GAIN in low position and DRIVE at 9 00 o clock and LEVEL at 3 00 Then add DRIVE FILTER control Used to balance the high frequency ratio between the amplifier and the ToneBone Hint start adjustments at the full clockwise position and work backwards MID BOOST switch Gives you 7dB amp 12dB boost 360Hz Allows guitar to cut through the mix especially useful for soloing LOW control Active post distortion tone control Boost or cut 14 5 dB 100 Hz from 12 o clock position TOP END switch BRIGHT 6dB 10KHz FLAT is the Recommended position when the amp s bright switch is on DARK 6dB 3 3KHz normally used wit
14. nebone is so well designed it is practically impossible to make it sound bad Most of all enjoy If it isn t fun it isn t music SRG 2 ee 2 RA CIR ee 1638 Way Port Coquitlam 5W9 www radialeng com tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com Radial is a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd Radial Tonebone manual V1 1 07 09 02 Specifications and appearence subject to change without notice 1 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 When the power suppy is connected the Tonebone will be in standby mode Like all tube amps for best tone let your Tonebone warm up for 5 minutes so that it achieves electrical and thermal stability The LED on the unit lights up when the foot switch is depressed to indicate it is powered up and ready for use 4 Using Tonebone The starting point Start with all the controls at 12 o clock and switches set to the off
15. osition when the amp s bright switch is on DARK 6dB 3 3KHz normally used with super bright inputs HIGH control Active post distortion tone control Boost or cut 1098 4 3KHz from 12 o clock position LEVEL control This is used to adjust the output level without altering any of the tonal characteristics Foot switch True Bypass type i e when the Tonebone is off the signal passes straight through without any effect An on off status indicator LED is provided 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 Remove the nuts and washers securing the potentiometer foot Switch and input output using an open ended wrench or socket Please use caution so as notto mar the exterior finish 9 00000 Ready to change the tube Ok lets Knobs off nuts amp washers off side jack start here nuts amp washers off now removing screws 3 Remove the 4 bottom screws that hold the top and bottom chassis halves together Carefully separate them Note that the chassis top and bottom fit snugly so a little careful force may be needed to clea
16. r the two side mounted 74 input and output connectors Watch you don t loose the nylon washer between the footswitch and the chassis top Ready to wiggle tube out of the socket 12 7 tube replacement 4 Remove and replace the tube Gently loosen the 12AX7 tube in the socket by wiggling it back and forth Reassembly 1 Install the PC board to the Chassis top Carefully align the potentiometers LED and footswitch with the holes in the chassis and assemble through the top Don t forget the nylon footswitch washer 2 Attach the pot and footswitch washers and nuts just finger tight for now to allow alignment of the jacks when the bottom is attached Wiz Spread chassis sides to clear input amp Press on knobs with shafts counter output jacks clockwise 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 74 input and output jacks 4 Attach the side 74 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 first rotate the potentiometer shafts fully counter clockwise Place the knobs over the shafts so they point to 7 o clock and push straight down 6 Test the pedal to make sure it works plug in the power The LED should light when you depress the footswitc
17. und was created using a Les Paul in the bridge position Great vintage tones gives you tons F of personality TONE 12 Big Mean Scoop T S LEVEL GO HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE 1298 A DARK out TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION SCS 15VDC 4DmA Made in Canada o c 5 7 5 INPUT 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 Dark Solo OSs soos LEVEL OG HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE BRIGHT FAT 1208 AM Q FLAT L notch DARK our TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST OG 1 Made in Canada We HOT BRITISH DISTORTION INPUT This sound was created using a Strat in the middle and then bridge position Lots of sustain and mid to cut through without too many overtones 1 1 Jethro s Snot LEVEL 50 HIGH CONTOUR DRIVE EL zn ul NOTCH zu oa out out TUBE DRIVE bs END 5 HOT BRITISH DISTORTION C9 isvDC 40mA in Canada INPUT o This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position Great overtones and dynamics 13 Crimson Solo
18. ust be returned prepaid in the original shipping container or equivalent to Radial or to an authorized Radial repair centre and you must assume the risk of loss or damage A copy of he original invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request work to be performed under this limited warranty This limited warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse misuse misapplication accident or as a result of service of modification by any other than an authorized Radial repair centre HERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON THE FACE HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR MPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE OF ONE YEAR RADIAL SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE PROVINCE TO STATE PROVINCE Radial e n 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam 5W9 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com in e

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