Danelectro DTB-1 Owner`s Manual

TalkBox

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John Hornby Skewes & Co., Ltd.
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Garforth, Leeds LS25 2HR UK

DTB-1

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Your FREE SPEECH Talk Box comes with everything you need to create some of the coolest sounds to
ever come out of your mouth.

Unlike other Talk Boxes, there is no need for a separate Microphone, PA System or even a second
amplifier. Simply plug it in between your guitar and amp—just like you would with any other stomp
box. Then put the tube in your mouth and start yackin’!

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Your guitar signal arrives at the input jack. Inside of the FREE SPEECH, the signal is amplified and sent
to your mouth via the Dan-O-Tube. Once inside your mouth, it’s up to you to shape your mouth and
manipulate the sound. As the sound comes out of your mouth it is picked up by the two miniature
microphones attached to the Dan-O-Tube. The microphones transmit the sound back to the pedal and
the output jack of the pedal directs the sound to your amp.

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Unwrap and uncoil your Dan-O-Tube. The Tube Port is already attached to the end of the tube with
the microphones.

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The Tube Port will slide easily into any (standard sized) mic clip attached to a mic stand.

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Connect the other end of the Dan-O-Tube to the tube receptacle on the top of the pedal.

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Plug the mic cable into the MIC jack on the back of the pedal.

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Connect instrument cable to the IN jack. (Battery is activated when cable is connected to IN jack.)

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Connect amplifier cable to the OUT jack.

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If using Danelectro AC Adaptor, connect to DC 9-Volt jack. For Battery power, connect 9 Volt
battery (supplied) in Battery Compartment on the bottom of this unit.

LED light will be on when foot switch is activated.

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Adjusts the amount of effect (Mic Level) sent to your amplifier.

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Use this control to adjust the amount of overdrive.

Free Speech™Talk Box

DTB-1

INSTRUCTIONS

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Give your voice a rest. Experiment with shaping your mouth to form words, but don’t use your voice.
Let your guitar do the talking.

Don’t be shy! Insert the tube at least 2 inches into your mouth. The closer you get your mouth to the
microphones—the sweeter the sound!

The FREE SPEECH can also be used through a PA System—like it’s predecessors. With the Dan-O-Tube
in your mouth, simple nuzzle up to a vocal mic on any sound system. (The microphones on the Dan­O-Tube are removable).

FREE SPEECH/Free Movement: You can remove the Tube Port from your mic stand and use it as a
“clip” to mount the Dan-O-Tube to your guitar strap. You’ll no longer be confined to the mic stand.
You and your

So you wanna speak with an accent? You can add other effect pedals “in line” with your FREE SPEECH
for a variety of dialects.

CCAAUUTTIIOONN:

High gain effects and loud amplifiers can be beautiful things (when used properly). Be sure to turn off
the FREE SPEECH when your mouth is not over the Dan-O-Tube. If the microphones on the tube are
in close range to your amplifier’s speakers, feedback can occur. (Dano’s DJ-14, Fish & Chips 7 Band EQ
works well to reduce frequencies prone to feedback).

Now you’ve got something to talk about. Enjoy!

Adjust the Level of the

Effect to Your Amp

LED Light

On/Off

Indicator

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Insert Dan-O-Tube

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Adjust for Amount

of Overdrive

BATTERY: Uses one S-006P 9-Volt
Battery. Danelectro “Vintage Power
Source” batteries are recommended.

Battery Eliminator: Uses 9-Volt battery
eliminator. Polarity: Center negative
(-) adaptor plug. 300mA maximum.
Danelectro Zero Hum DA-1 Adaptor
is recommended.