ClinchFX EP-PRE Manual

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 fuzz 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.
Many EP-PRE owners use the pedal after "dirt" pedals but before modulation effects
such as delay, echo, tremolo and phaser. Others have the EP-PRE at the amp,
always on and connected to the amp input with a short patch lead.
The bottom line is, try the EP-PRE in a number of different positions and find your own
preference. It is really about finding a tone that you like best.
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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Health and Safety Notice
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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