Radial Bassbone V2 User Manual

BASSBONE • V2

USER GUIDE

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1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5
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RADIAL BASSBONE • V2

USER GUIDE

Table of Contents Page

Overview ................................................................................1

Features and Functions ..........................................................2

Getting Started .......................................................................4

Making Connections ............................................................... 5

Channel Controls ....................................................................6

Using A Second Bass .............................................................7

Connecting Piezo Pickups ......................................................7

Power Booster, Mute and Tuner .............................................8

Using The Blend Control ........................................................9

Using Effect Pedals ..............................................................10

Using The Effects Loop ........................................................11

Using The Direct Output ....................................................... 12

Warranty .................................................................Back Cover

Thank you for choosing the Radial Tonebone Bassbone V2
bass command center. This analog pedal lets you connect one
or two basses, control their EQ, connect effect pedals, a tuner,
stage amplifi er and output the signal to the PA or recording
system. The Bassbone has been developed to help you take
control of your live performance and open the door to creativity
in the studio.

Before you get started we kindly ask that you take a few
minutes to read the user guide. This explains many of the
functions, and how to get the most out of them. If after reading
you fi nd yourself asking questions, we suggest you visit the
Bassbone FAQ page on the Radial Tonebone web site. This
is where we post questions from users and product updates.
If you can not fi nd an answer to your question we invite you to
contact us at [e-mail] and we will do our very best
to answer you in short order.

Now get ready to take command of the stage!

OVERVIEW

The Bassbone V2 is a powerful two channel instrument preamp that is
able to handle all types of bass instruments and pickups depending on
how it is confi gured. Some examples include:

1. Using with one bass: When one bass is connected, the Bassbone
automatically converts to a two channel preamp. You can toggle to
channel-B and use the powerful EQ to make a vintage passive bass
sound like a modern active.

INPUT-A

INPUT-B

A/B

SELECT

2. Using with two basses: Connecting a second instrument to the
INPUT-B jack turns the Bassbone into a two instrument preamp. You
can toggle between instruments by stomping on the footswitch.

INPUT-A

INPUT-B

A/B

SELECT

3. Switching between upright bass and electric bass: The Bassbone
is equipped with a special PZB booster circuit that allows a passive piezo
transducer to connect directly to INPUT-2. This lets you quickly transition
from an electric bass to a piezo equipped upright bass.

INPUT-A

PIEZO

INPUT-B

A/B

SELECT

Mixing two pickups: Players that use acoustic/electric basses with two
pickup systems can employ the Bassbone's unique BLEND function.
This turns both channels on and lets you mix the sound of both pickups.

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INPUT-A

INPUT-B

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A/B

BLEND

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FEATURES

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1. SELECT FOOTSWITCH: Selects
between channels when used with one
bass. Selects between instruments when
used with two basses. Features a large,
bright LED indicator for each channel.

2. LEVEL-1 and LEVEL-2: Adjusts
instrument level for each channel.

3. 3-BAND EQ: Passive interactive EQ
on channel-2 lets you carve your tone to
suit any playing style or instrument. Low
+/-12dB @ 75 Hz, Mid +/-10dB @ 470 Hz,
High +/-16dB @ 5.6 Khz.

4. LOOP WET/DRY: Rotary control lets
you mix the original ‘dry’ bass sound with
the ‘wet’ effects loop.

5. BOOST: Controls the amount of signal
boost from unity-gain to +8dB.

6. BOOST FOOTSWITCH: Activates
power booster or the mute function. With
a large, easy to see LED indicator.

7. LOOP ASSIGN: Three position switch
used to assign the effects loop to one or
both channels.

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8. HPF-2: High pass fi lter on channel-2
rolls-off excessive low frequency
resonance and cleans up signal. Choose
between 80Hz, 150Hz and off.

9. LOOP FOOTSWITCH: Turns the
effects loop on and off. Features a large,
bright LED indicator.

10. EQ-1: Three position switch selects
between fl at and two preset EQ contour
curves on channel-1.

11. INPUT-1: Primary ¼” instrument
input. The signal is also automatically
sent to channel-2 when no instrument is
connected to the input-2 jack.

12. INPUT-2: ¼” instrument input jack for
a second bass.

13. PZB (INPUT-2): Recessed switch
turns on the piezo booster and increases
impedance to 10 meg-ohms and gain by
10dB. Push inward to activate or leave
outward for instruments with standard
active/passive pickups.

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14. BLEND: Recessed switch turns on
both channels for instruments with dual
electric/acoustic pickup systems. Push the
switch in to mix channels-1 and 2 or out for
normal use. When pushed in the channel
SELECT footswitch is deactivated.

15. BOOST/MUTE: Recessed switch
assigns the BOOST footswitch to either
the power booster or mute.

16. OUT: ¼” instrument output jack
connects to your bass amplifi er.

17. TUNER OUT: ¼” output for a tuner.
Always on for tuning on the fl y or used in
conjunction with the mute footswitch for
silent tuning.

18. SEND & RECV: Send and receive ¼”
jacks for the effects loop.

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19. 180° (XLR): Recessed switch
reverses pins-2 and 3 at the balanced
XLR output to phase align sound with PA
or to reduce feedback.

20. BALANCED OUT: Direct XLR output
sends the ‘post-EQ’ Bassbone sound to
the PA or recording console.

21. LIFT: Recessed ground lift switch
disconnects pin-1 on the XLR output to
help eliminate hum and buzz caused by
ground loops.

22. 15VDC: Connection for the Radial
15VDC/400mA power supply (included).

23. CABLE CLAMP: Prevents accidental
power disconnection by locking down the
AC adapter cable.

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