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- Page 1 True to the Music ® BASS GUITAR OVERDRIVE U SE R GU ID E Radial Engineering Ltd. 1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 Tel: 604-942-1001 • Fax: 604-942-1010 Email: info@radialeng.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Stop! Wait! You must fi rst read the manual! In this valuable piece of documentation, you will fi nd all kinds of helpful hints on how to use the Bassbone OD live, in the studio or for practicing. -
Page 3: Overview
What makes the Bassbone OD truly unique is the way it is able to incorporate effects pedals into the signal chain. These can be active all the time, bypassed using the overdrive footswitch, or combined with the built-in overdrive to create exciting new tones. -
Page 4: Features
15. INPUT-A: Instrument input with ¼” jack. Also feeds channel-B when no instrument is connected to input-B. 16. MUTE: Footswitch mutes all outputs except the tuner out for quiet on-stage tuning. Bright red LED illuminates when the outputs are muted. Radial Engineering Ltd. Bassbone OD™... -
Page 5: Feature Set
29. LIFT: Recessed ground lift switch disconnects pin-1 on the XLR output to help eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops. 30. 15VDC: Connection for the Radial 15VDC/400mA power supply (included). 31. CABLE CLAMP: Prevents accidental power disconnection by locking down the AC adapter cable. Radial Engineering Ltd. Bassbone OD™... -
Page 6: Making Connections
Start by setting the controls on your bass amp so that they are fl at and the controls on the Bassbone OD to the ‘start’ position as shown below. Set all the recessed function switches on the sides to their outward position. -
Page 7: Channel Eq Controls
The HPF (high pass fi lter) switch reduces excessive bass to help control low frequency resonant feedback on a live stage. Choose between FLAT (no bass cut) and two low frequency cut-off settings. The HPF is particulary useful when using the Bassbone OD with acoustic instruments and piezo pickups. 80Hz... -
Page 8: Optimizing The Input Impedance
Piezos on the other hand sound best when presented with a super high input impedance. To address these variables, the Bassbone OD is equipped with some unique functions that can be activated depending on your setup. - Page 9 Mixing two pickups: You can also have both channels on at the same time by depressing the recessed BLEND switch. When the BLEND is set to it’s inward position, the two channels on the Bassbone OD act like a simple 2-in, 1-out mixer and the A/B select footswitch will be disabled.
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Page 10: Effects Loop
® USING THE EFFECTS LOOP When using pedals with the Bassbone OD, they can be positioned in a number of locations within the signal path depending on what you are attempting to do. For example, you could have some effects dedicated to one bass by inserting them between the instrument and the Bassbone OD input. -
Page 11: Overdrive
When the LOOP ON switch is set to the inward position, the effects loop remains active and the OVERDRIVE footswitch is dedicated to the Bassbone OD’s overdrive circuit. LOOP ON Radial Engineering Ltd. - Page 12 ® USING THE OVERDRIVE The Bassbone OD is equipped with a great sounding overdrive circuit that can be used to add a slight bit of grit to a signal or be pushed hard to create excessive distortion and harmonics. What few realize is that by adding distortion, you can do a lot more than simply ‘freak out’...
- Page 13 PA or recording system. All of these problems go away when using the Bassbone OD’s built-in direct box to connect to the PA or recording system. Because the direct signal is always consistent, doing sound checks can take minutes instead of hours.
- Page 14 LIFT THE MUTE FOOTSWITCH AND TUNER OUT The Bassbone OD is equipped with a MUTE footswitch and dedicated tuner output that allows the artist to quietly tune on stage without disturbing the audience or other band members. When the MUTE footswitch is depressed, the bright red LED illuminates and all outputs are turned off except the tuner out which remains active at all times.
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Page 15: Xlr Direct Output
® THE HEADPHONE AMP Last but not least, the Bassbone OD is equipped with a headphone amplifi er for practicing. The 3.5mm headphone jack outputs the same signal as the ¼” amp output so you can use all of the controls, overdrive, effects and listen to it all in complete privacy! 3.5mm HEAD-... - Page 16 THREE YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free from defects in mate- rial and workmanship 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 fi...