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1. sal 2 j Q 5 1 E m DARK E our TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MIO BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION Reference Amp Radial SNGin ering User settings Tonebone Hot British CONTOUR 900000 Radial lt EE TUBE DRIVE TOP END MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION Reference Amp ETETEA O8 TUBE DRIVE TOP END HOT BRITISH DISTORTION Ji GD ERS CER EDD OG GS E I var ia 1 FEET raf 2 our OUT E TUBE DRIVE END FEET MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION RADIAL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY Radial Engineering a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd war rants 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 Engineering will repair or replace at its option any defective component s of this product excluding the finish the tube the footswitch tube and footswitch are warranted for 90 days and wear and tear from normal use for a period of three 3 years from the original date of purchase In the event that a particular product is no longer available Radial Engineer ing reserves the right to replace the product with a similar product of2. TUBE DRIVE CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using a Strat with Duncan Jeff Beck humbucker in the neck position cm Apple 8 o ra N park L_J TUBE DRIVE ENS E3 1 This sound was created using a Fender Strat in the bridge position Great for cutting through the mud Radial ive rin ZZ Texas Riff FILTER E Radial of P 202 584 Conto CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using Strat with a Duncan Jeff Beck in the neck position Chunky Rhythm DN S FILTER OOS GGG BRIGHT Radial 3 DARK e TUBE DRIVE TOP END CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using a Strat in the middle position Water Smoke FILTER 080595 Radial lt 282 282 TUBE DRIVE TOP END E CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position Tons of meat Radial give rin T Lazy MA 0 na M J ort I Jon TUBE DRIVE ES E CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using a stock Strat with a Twin using the middle pick up Move to the bridge pickup for more cut Dire Violin Singing Strat ToDo Sons FILTER MID BOOST CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using a Les Paul in the neck position Used with a volume control for ef
3. access to those sounds and more Once you have read through take time to experiment You will find that the Tonebone 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 Radial is a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd Specifications and appearence subject to change without notice Radial Tonebone manual V1 3 05 19 05 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 quitar amp volume down to zero Tonebone comes equipped with a special 15VAC power adapter with enough power to drive the 12 7 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 or flat position Turn your amp up to a comfortable listening level and adjust the LEVEL output control for u
4. 900950 Radiol HOT BRITISH 1 Vintage Strat neck pickup with tone control for this pickup rolled off King Kong TCOOEROEBETSCSOLN TI S 1 This sound was created using a Strat the bridge position Smokin China Grove LEVEL CONTOUR DRIVE 2 0 2 9 nno EDT iE 1 This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position That big 80 s Marshall tone Radial e give ron User settings Tonebone Classic OG TUBE DRIVE CLASSIC DISTORTION Radial TUBE DRIVE H LASSIC DISTORTION FILTER DRIVE i al E H E zB DRIVE SBE CLASSIC DISTORTION Radial Sng in ering User settings Tonebone Classic FILTER Radial TUBE DRIVE CLASSIC DISTORTION Radial TUBE DRIVE CLASSIC DISTORTION FILTER DRIVE OOOO E 128 B a i al Q B orl j zB TUBE DRIVE E B CLASSIC DISTORTION Radial SNGine ering User settings Tonebone Hot British LEVEL OG HIGH CONTOUR i TUBE DRIVE VOICING HOT BRITISH DISTORTION Reference TUBE DRIVE TOP END LEVEL o HIGH LOW CONTOUR DRIVE 2 FLA ou HOT BRITISH DISTORTION Reference Amp gi E OGEOGS
5. equal or greater value To make a request or claim under this limited warranty the product must be returned prepaid in the original shipping container or equivalent to Radial Engineering or to an authorized repair centre and you must assume the risk of loss or damage A copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for 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 or modification by any other than an authorized repair centre THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON THE FACE HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUD ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY PE RIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE OF ONE YEAR RADIAL ENGINEERING SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LI ABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROD UCT THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE PROVINCE TO STATE PROVINCE Radial
6. UU GUB ENG EC CD 5 CLASSIC HOT BRITISH TU BE D Ii S TORTION Owner s Manual Radial 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam 5W9 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com Owner s Manual Index Page Tuntrod ction u a e Hoe doeet nets 1 2 Unpacking powering amp getting connected 2 3 Powering amp getting 2 4 Using Tonebone the starting point 2 5 Tonebone Classic function overview 3 6 Tonebone Hot British function overview 4 7 Changing the 5 6 8 Trouble 6 Factory setups 7 10 Factory setups Hot 11 14 User setting charts Classic 15 16 User setting charts Hot British 17 18 Warranty 4 etuer en entis 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
7. and True Bypass i e when the Tonebone is off the signal passes straight through without any effect An on off status indicator LED is provided CRadial oring 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 not to mar the exterior finish 9 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 chas sis halves together Carefully separate them Note that the chassis top and bottom fit snugly so a little careful force may be needed to clear 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 replace the tube Gently loosen the 12 7 tube in the socket by wiggling it back and forth Reasse
8. fect Metalic Shrine EAE 1 This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position Big sound with small pick up Radial e Hove nn em B Goodness FILTER i a o TEE max LOW TUBE TUBE DRIVE ZE CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using a Strat inthe bridge position Great for all kinds of rhythms when you want extra edge Clean Voodoo Child FILTER 2 amp 5 m son MI neal JA adial 26 28 DARK 7 TUBE DRIVE TOP END E3 E CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using a Strat in the neck position Change the volume on the guitar to get maximum effect Stone Age Sugar Tro ors FILTER amor na NO ax J TOP END CLASSIC This sound was created using a Strat and a Fender Twin reverb amp Great dynamics for rhythm Radial eSNG neering Texas Tornado 1 6 Radial BRITISH This sound was created using a Strat with a Duncan Stack in the bridge position Try also single coil in the middle position Stevie R Neck TONE OOS 235 Radial HOT BRITISH This sound was created using a Strat in the neck position Try reducing the guitar volume and bring up for solos Acey Deacy Chunk CONTOUR SIS GSS JEN This sound was created us
9. ing a Strat with a Duncan in the bridge position Adjust the DRIVE to taste Very chunky tone with lots of articulation Radial ege nin Xtra Grind 7 TCOOERUEBCTSCSOD CONTOUR 565 HOT BRITISH 1 This sound was created using Strat with Duncan in the bridge position Great for drop tuning and fast muted playing Adjust CONTURE to taste Eric s Buzz Solo FAT 24 P G 4 o DARK out m TUBE DRIVE iS VOICING HOT BRITISH 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 SSC GHEE Radial HOT BRITISH This sound was created using a Les Paul in the bridge position Great vintage tone gives you tons of personality Radial ge nin Big Mean Scoop TONE CONTOUR 1 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 CSS CONTOUR OFS EN 1 This sound was created using a Strat in the middle and the bridge position Lots of sustain and mid to cut through without too many overtones T Snot CONTOUR 248225 EE JEN 1 This sound was created using a Strat in the bridge position Great overtones and dynamics Radial Crimson Solo LICOLSCBCECUL S g
10. mbly 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 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 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 coun ter 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 footswitch 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 distortio
11. n Make sure you have not connected the Tonebone backwards by revers ing 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 voltme ter 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 12AX7 1 am 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 Radial gie nn Slow Hand Bluze 5 OOS GGG 1240 9 Ai DARK Out TUBE DRIVE TOP END Erg CLASSIC 1 This sound was created using a Strat with Duncan Stack and used in the neck position Joe Sat Solo BRIGHT g o EDS naf DARK
12. ng 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 GL Qe z r TUBE DRIVE TOP ENO MIO BOOST ORIVE GAIN CLASS DISTORTION Andino 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 20dB 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 0 3 3KHz normally used with 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 alter ing any of the tonal charac
13. nity 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 uncontrol lable 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 like chart the knob positions and guitar amp pickup setting These setup charts will aid in you in getti
14. teristics FOOTSWITCH Toggles between effect and True Bypass i e when the Tonebone is off the signal passes straight through without any effect An on off status indicator LED is provided Radial 6 Tonebone Hot British Function Overview Radial TUBE DRIVE TOP END VOICING MID BOOST HOT BRITISH DISTORTION INPUT indino DRIVE control Used to adjust overall amount of input gain amp distortion MID BOOST switch This gives 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 NOTCH amp FAT VOICING mode Hint start at 12 o clock position VOICING switch NOTCH position passive boost coloration of low s amp high s FAT position passive midrange tight filter LOW control Active post distortion tone control Boost or cut 14 5dB 0 100 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 69 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 alter ing any of the tonal characteristics FOOTSWITCH Toggles between effect
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