ClinchFX EP-PRE Operating Instructions

Driving other pedals
In keeping with the design of the original tape echo unit, the output impedance is high.
If it was low, it wouldn't have the characteristic tone. The down side of this is that the
EP-PRE doesn't do a very good job of driving low impedance pedals such as the Fuzz
Face.
Where in the signal chain?
The EP-PRE should not be used before a low input impedance pedal such as vintage
fuzzes or one of the many clones. If you place the EP-PRE at the end of the chain,
the final tone will be affected by the guitar cable that runs from the EP-PRE to the
amp. A cable that has high capacitance will cause a similar top end roll off to the
effect you get when you use a high capacitance cable with a guitar.
Most EP-PRE owners have found that the pedal works best when used after "dirt"
pedals but before modulation effects such as delay, echo, tremolo and phaser. The
final tone will change, depending on where the pedal is in the chain, but it nearly
always sounds good.
The bottom line is, try the EP-PRE before and after all of your other pedals and find
your own preference.
Enjoy!
Warranty
The ClinchFX EP-PRE is covered against manufacturing defects for a period of one
year from date of purchase. At our discretion we will either repair or replace faulty
units. We will not accept responsibility for failures in other connected equipment.
Warranty does not cover failures resulting from misuse including, but not limited to:
Immersion in liquids, physical damage, incorrect power supply, unauthorized
modifications, faults in connected equipment, acts of God, etc.
Return shipping and insurance costs shall be the responsibility of the owner.
Should you wish to make a warranty claim, please notify us using the "contact us"
page at www.clinchfx.com quoting pedal serial number, purchase date, contact details
and proof of purchase from ClinchFX or an authorized retailer. We will then contact
you to make arrangements for return or replacement. Should we have an authorized
service agent in your area, we may direct you to that agent.
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Warning
It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that this pedal and any
associated cables and equipment are used in a manner that will not
present a danger to either the user or any other person, in
conformance with any applicable health and safety laws. ClinchFX
accepts no responsibility for any personal injury or damage of any kind
resulting from improper use of this pedal.
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