Seymour Duncan SFX-05 User Manual

For Tone That Sets You Apart

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Congratulations
SFX-05 Lava Box™

on your purchase of the

Seymour Duncan

distortion. You can start using your

Lava Box

right away and you’ll be able to immediately crank out the dynamic, throaty,
singing tones that this pedal is capable of. You might want to first read
through these instructions in their entirety to gain valuable information that
will enhance your enjoyment of your Lava Box.

General Information

The Lava Box is not your ordinary distortion/overdrive pedal. It actually
reacts more like a great amp than a stompbox, with the depth and
dynamics that give well-made amps so much character.

When you think about the tones that defined so many of the true guitar
heroes throughout history, they all really speak. They cut through. They say
something. A huge part of that is in the rich midrange frequencies that the
amplifiers of the day naturally produced. And, because those amps were
typically cranked up to full volume, they were also incredibly dynamic,
responding to different picking attacks and even subtle changes to the
guitar’s volume control. The Lava Box brings that magic back with its broad
array of midrange timbres and its amazing sensitivity to picking intensity
and volume changes. Even at the highest gain settings, turn down your
guitar’s volume control and the Lava Box will clean up beautifully. Onstage,
set the Lava Box for a loud lead tone and simply use your guitar’s volume
control to get your clean and crunch tones—all without switching channels
or kicking in other effects. In the studio, you can explore the huge array of
tones that are available with the intuitive controls, creating special-effect
thin tones or spooky dark sounds that are perfect for layering and
overdubs.

Any distortion box can give you a sound. The SFX-05 Lava Box will
give you a voice.

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Explanation of Controls

Front Panel

1. Volume – This control regulates the overall level of your signal when the

effect is engaged. CAUTION: The Lava Box is capable of serious output
so go easy with this control at first, starting at the fully counterclockwise
position. Once you get the Volume knob past 10:00 or so, you’ll see
what we mean.

2. Rumble – This 6-position rotary knob changes the sonic character of the
Lava Box’s distortion for a huge range of tones, from bright and spanky to
deep and warm. Whether you have the thinnest single-coil in the bridge
of your guitar or the woolliest humbucker in the neck, there is a Rumble
setting that’s perfect for it.

3. Gain – This knob adjusts the amount of distortion when the effect is
engaged, from a punchy clean boost to a full-on roar.

4. True-Bypass Footswitch – This removes the circuit from your guitar’s
signal chain, allowing your guitar’s signal to pass through the Lava Box
without affecting your tone or gain.

FRONT PANEL

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