Radial Engineering Bones TEXAS OVERDRIVE Owner's Manual
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TEXAS OVERDRIVE
OWNER’S MANUAL
Radial Engineering Ltd.
Part # R800 7110
TM
Bones Texas OD
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. IN: 1/4" input jack for your guitar.
2. OUT: 1/4” output jack connection to your amp.
3. PSU: Connection for 9-12 volt DC (center pin negative
).
4. BYPASS: Footswitch toggles between overdrive and clean bypass. An
on/off LED status indicator illuminates when the overdrive is active.
5. TOGGLE: Choose between the two overdrive channels by depressing
the footswitch. Channel-1 is voiced for rhythm guitar while channel-2 is
augmented in the mid-range to increase sustain and cut for solos. An LED
status indicator illuminates when channel-2 is active.
6. DRIVE: Used to adjust overall amount of overdrive.
7. TONE 1 & 2: Both channels are equipped with a tone control that lets you
adjust each channel to your specifi c needs.
8. BITE 1 & 2: Both channels are equipped with a 3-position BITE switch that
allows you to assign each channel a different voicing. Choose between
a vintage style overdrive (OFF), an extra beefy sound (MID) or a more
aggressive modern (MAX) tonal structure.
9. LEVEL 1 & 2: Both channels are equipped with a level control that lets
you adjust the overall output volume of each channel separately. Think of
these like the master volume control on a guitar amplifi er.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Bones Texas overdrive.
The Texas is a high performance overdrive pedal capable of generating
everything from vintage ‘TS9’ style tones all the way to the latest ultra
high-gain ‘in-your-face’ tones. Inside is a drive circuit that can add bluesy
textures or, when driven hard, will produce harmonically rich tones that are
fatter than a Texas Longhorn and more fun than a rattlesnake neck tie!
For maximum on-stage effi ciency, the Texas is confi gured for clean, rhythm
& lead playability. In bypass mode, you get the natural clean sound of your
guitar. When activated you can Texas two-step between two overdrive
channels. Channel-1 is designed for rhythm guitar tones. Channel-2 is
augmented in the mid-range to increase sustain and cut for solos.
Both channels are equipped with a tone and level control that let you tailor
each channel to your specifi c needs. For instance, you can set the rhythm
tone with extra high-end to cut through at lower volumes while the lead
channel can be set with more bottom-end to fatten solos. To further beef
up the sound both channels feature a 3-position BITE switch that lets you
assign a different voicing to each channel.
The Texas is a high performance overdrive pedal that delivers a range of
tones as wide as the Dallas sky in a compact and easy to use format.
POWERING THE TEXAS OVERDRIVE
Bones pedals require an external power adapter that outputs 9 to 12 volts
DC with a 2.1mm barrel jack wired center pin negative
. Bones
pedals will draw a max of 100mA. Possible damage may occur if another
type of power adapter is used. Consult your dealer for more information.
CONNECTIONS AND SETUP
Before you begin, turn your guitar amplifi er OFF. Connect the power supply
adaptor. The LEDs illuminate when a footswitch is depressed indicating the
pedal is powered up and ready for use.
To start, place the pedal in bypass mode by
depressing the BYPASS footswitch (LED
off) and set the controls as pictured. This will
give you a good starting sound while getting
to know your Texas overdrive.
Connect your guitar to the IN jack.
Connect the OUT jack to your amplifi er.
Always test your connections with your amp set at a low volume level. Turn
your amp on. If no sound is heard check the guitar and power connections.
Turn your amp up to a comfortable playing level. While in bypass mode set
up your clean (or not so clean) sound on your amp.
Activate the pedal by depressing the BYPASS footswitch (LED on). Select
channel-1 by depressing the TOGGLE footswitch (LED off). Adjust the
LEVEL-1 control so the volume is a little louder than the bypassed volume.
Depress the TOGGLE footswitch again and set up the LEVEL-2 control a
little louder for solos and you’re ready for the roughest roadhouse.
You will fi nd that most of the controls are intuitive and extremely sensitive
to changes. Small control adjustments will make big changes in the sound.
Take your time, experiment and have fun.