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Owner’s Manual
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Thank you and Congratulations on your
purchase of the Tremor!
The Tremor is a Dual-Mode Tremolo that offers the flexibility of
two independent speed controls, and utilizes an all-analog
optical circuit to create the warm pulsating sounds associated
with the “Vibrato” effect of sought-after vintage tube amps.
Features Include:
• Speed 1, Speed 2 and Depth controls
• On/Off Status and Speed indicator L.E.D.
• Speed 1/Speed 2 Mode switch
• Speed 1/Speed 2 status L.E.D. (always illuminated)
• True Hardwire Bypass
• 5 Year warranty
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Contents Check List:
Before you begin, please check the contents of this box to
insure that the following items are included:
• Tremor
• Tremor Owner’s Manual
• 9volt power adapter (North America Only)
• 9volt battery
If any of these items are found to be damaged or missing,
Please contact the dealer from which the unit was purchased.
We recommend reading this manual to familiarize yourself with
all of the features of the Tremor before using. Should you have
any questions, please contact BBE at 800-233-8346 Ext.116.
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Installing Battery
Pull the latch to the left with
thumbnail to release the hinged
battery compartment cover.
Carefully unplug battery without
straining cables. Replace with
fresh battery in reverse order.
Use a standard 9Volt battery.
Battery life is about 100 hours.
Unplugging the input to the Mind
Bender will turn the unit off and
conserve battery life.
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Getting Started
1. Input
2. Output
3. Speed 1 control
4. Speed 2 control
5. Depth control
6. Speed 1/Speed 2
status LEDs
7. Speed 1/Speed 2
selector footswitch
8. On/Off footswitch
9. Power Supply Inlet
(-9VDC) and status LED
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Applications
AAmmpp
We recommend that you place the Tremor into an amplifiers
Effects Loop or after any overdrive/distortion for the most
*To add better definition and clarity when using the Tremor we
recommend placing a BBE Sonic Stomp last in the signal chain.
Sonic
Stomp*
natural effect, but please feel free to experiment.
Chorus Tremor
Over
drive
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Sample Settings
How Soon Is Now
Speed-7.5, Depth-7
50’s Tremolo
Speed-7, Depth-4
Crimson and Clover
Speed-7.5, Depth-9
Fast Arpeggio Tremolo
Speed-9, Depth-5
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Service
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Should the
Tremor require service please contact our Service
Department for a Return Authorization at:
BBE Sound, Inc.
800-233-8346
Ext.116
For service outside of North America please contact your
local distributor. For a listing of BBE Distributors log on to:
http://www.bbesound.com/distributors/dist.asp
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Technical Specifications
Input Impedance:––––––––––––1MEG Ohms
Output Impedance:
Bypass:
Power Requirements:
Dimensions:
Shipping Weight:
Please Note: Due to continuing product improvement,
specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
––––––––––––––––––––True Hardwire
DC inlet:
Battery Life:
––––––––––1K Ohm
––––––––––––9VDC (- Tip)
––––––––300 hours
––––––––––––––––3.7"(W) x 4.7"(D) x 1.8"(H)
––––––––––––1.8 lbs.
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Warranty
Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc. is
not necessary. It is strongly recommended that you
retain a copy of the bill of sale for future reference.
IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END USER
TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE OR OTHER MEANS
OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE THE
WARRANTY IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.
The BBE Tremor is warranted against defects in material
and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from
date of purchase from BBE Sound Inc. or from an
authorized dealer. During this period, we will repair
units free of charge providing that they are shipped
prepaid to:
BBE Sound, Inc.,
5381 Production Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
We will pay return UPS shipping charges within the
USA. All charges related to non-UPS shipping,
including customs clearance, will be billed. The
warranty will be honored for the longer of either 90
days from the date of any service or the remainder of
the original 5 Year factory warranty.
This warranty will be consider null and void by BBE
Sound, Inc. if any of the following is found:
1. The equipment has been physically damaged.
2. The equipment shows signs of abuse.
3. The equipment has been electrically damaged by
4. The equipment has been modified without
5. The bill of sales indicates that the purchase date of
All non-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of
90 days from the date of service.
BBE Sound, Inc. is NOT LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Should the unit fail to
operate for any reason, our sole obligation is to repair
it as described above.
DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE
ADDRESS WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY THE ABOVE
LOCATION.
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improper connection or attempted repair by the
customer or a third party.
authorization.
the equipment is not within the warranty period.
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Important Safeguards
For your protection, please read
these safety instructions
completely before operating the
appliance, and keep this manual
for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings,
precautions and instructions on
the appliance and described in
the operating instructions
supplied with the appliance.
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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOON
WWaatteerr aanndd MMooiissttuurree water: for example,near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
HHeeaatt such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances that produce heat.
VVeennttIIllaattiioonn does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
you should not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug,or
similar surface that might block the vent openings, or
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that might impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
WWaallll oorr CCeeiilliinngg MMoouunnttiinngg to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended.
AAcccceessssoorriieess cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart,stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,or
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Do not install the appliance near
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Do not install the appliance near sources of heat
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Situate the product so its location or position
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If your appliance can be mounted
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Do not place this product on an unstable
sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
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PPoowweerr SSoouurrccee -
Connect the appliance to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.
PPoowweerr--CCoorrdd PPrrootteeccttiioonn not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects
placed on it, paying particular attention to the plugs,
receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the
appliance.
GGrroouunnddiinngg oorr PPoollaarriizzaattiioonn polarization feature of the AC power cord. If your AC
receptacle will not accept the power cord plug, contact
your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle.
WWhheenn nnoott iinn uussee from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never
pull the plug out by the cord.
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Route the power cord so that it is
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Do not defeat the grounding or
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Unplug the power cord of the appliance
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Check to make sure that the AC receptacle
holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the power
cord plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the
defective and unsafe AC
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FFoorreeiiggnn OObbjjeeccttss -
Be careful that foreign objects and liquids
do not enter the enclosure through openings.
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CClleeaanniinngg -
unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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SSEERRVVIICCE
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult
qualified service personnel when:
• the power cord or the plug has been damaged.
• a solid object or liquid has fallen into the cabinet.
• the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture.
• the appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
• the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that
described in the operating instructions. For all other
servicing, refer to qualified service personnel only.
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5381 Production Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-897-6766 Phone
• 714-896-0736 Fax
bbesound.com
BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc.
rev.1 8/08
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