Rocktron Gary Hoey Intimidator User Manual

Gary Hoey
Intimidator
Instruction

Manual

This pedal is:

Compliance

Your Gary Hoey Intimidator™ Distortion pedal has been tested and complies with the
following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:

Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic
Compatibility

Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1

This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on
how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources
of interference when properly used. Improper use of this equipment could result
in increased RF emissions, which may or may not interfere with other electronic
products.

To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input
and output connections. This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s).

For more information about other Rocktron products, please see your local dealer
or one of our importers closest to you (listed on the Rocktron website
(www.rocktron.com).

Read all instructions contained in this manual.
Keep these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean with dry cloth

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All Rights Reserved.

Precautions

Refer all service to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL
ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME OR TAMPER
WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOL­LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT
AS WELL AS CAUSING A SHOCK HAZARD.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32 F and
104 F (0 C and 40 C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures.

Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other ap-

paratus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

This product is not equipped with a plug or cable. This pedal runs on a 9 Volt Battery, if a
9Volt DC adapter is used please follow adapter manufacturer’s operation instructions.

Only used attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not specied by

the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod, bracket etc. is properly adjusted and
setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should be taken to avoid tip over
and injury.
Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods of time.

Introduction:

Hi from Gary Hoey:

Thanks so much for checking out my signature pedal
“The Intimidator.” I’m so proud to have designed
this with Rocktron and to make a distortion pedal that
would give you the sustain to make your leads sing,
and also give you the clarity to cut through the band
or mix.

The “Intimidator” is a very powerful distortion pedal
so start with the gain and level below half way and
bring up to taste. The treble control is “bright”
depending on the amp you use. If you use a clean
amp then you will add more gain, and less treble,
and for a high gain amp you will need less gain. The
PUNISH control can add a nice mid range thickness
and round out the sound. Make sure you bend down
and listen to whats coming out of the speaker to here
what your audience is hearing. Also try some of my
favorite settings that I’ve included in this manual.
Good luck from me and my friends at Rocktron we
wish you many years of shredding.

Cheers GH

Introduction continued....:

Part of the Rocktron Boutique Series of stomp
boxes this pedal design comes in a rugged metal
chassis. This is a TRUE BYPASS pedal: when you
turn it off…it is out of your signal path!

Control knobs for the Gary Hoey Intimidator
Distortion include LEVEL which controls the
output volume. BASS controls bass level, while
TREBLE controls the treble level settings. GAIN
controls the amount of gain. PUNISH controls the

distortion waveform symmetry and denition.

The footswitch on the Gary Hoey Intimidator
Distortion controls On/Off status (indicated by
the LED). This stomp box runs on a 9V Alkaline
battery. You may also use the Rocktron DC OnTap
Universal Power Adaptor (sold separately).