Suhr Eclipse User Manual

User Guide

Table of Contents

Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Getting Connected � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Channel Selection / Bypass � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Controls � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
Battery Monitor � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
FX Link (External Control) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
Sample Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
Technical Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
Warranty � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10

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Thank you for purchasing the Suhr Eclipse Dual Overdrive/Distortion™
Pedal.

Please take the time to read this manual to get the most out of the Eclipse.
The more you familiarize yourself with the features of this pedal, the more

you will enjoy its benets and maximize its potential.

Overview

The Suhr Eclipse is a versatile, no compromise, dual channel overdrive/dis­tortion that delivers a wealth of warm, organic amp-like tones in an easy to
use, compact form factor�

Eclipse’s incredible versatility stems from its powerful and intuitive two
channel circuit design� Each channel features its own Gain, Level and
3-Band passive EQ similar to a channel switching amplifier� Both channels
can be voiced independently to accommodate all of your playing needs�

The blue and red channel in the Eclipse sound identical, and the beauty of
this lies in the individual passive EQ circuits� You can set one channel for a
tight, scooped rhythm sound and the other to a more saturated, midrange
focused tone for solos�

Our goal with the passive EQ circuit in the Eclipse is to make it as amp-like
and natural as possible� Eclipse is equally comfortable in low gain overdriv­en tones as it is in tight, high gain aggressive tones�

Sometimes you may need to plug into a really dark, or bright amplifier� The
unique Voice control allows you to fine tune the top end response to match
the amplifier that you are playing through�

Eclipse offers features not seen in most overdrive/distortion pedals� With the
ability to control its channels and bypass with an external effects switching
system via FX LINK, and the ability to start up automatically in a desired
channel on power up, Eclipse is incredibly rig friendly�

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Getting Connected

Input: Plug the cable from your guitar into here, or from the previous

effect’s output�

DC Input: Eclipse accepts power from power supplies in the range of 9
to 18 Vdc (center negative) See Technical Specifications on pg 10.
Eclipse can also be powered internally from a 9V battery as described
below�

Output: Plug a cable from here to an amp or another effect’s input�

Installing/Replacing The Battery:

1� Unscrew the backplate of the pedal to access the battery compartment

with the battery snap located inside�

2� Plug in a 9V battery to the snap and re-screw the backplate�

NOTES:
The battery is connected when a cable is plugged into the Input jack
and there is no cable plugged into the DC input.

Remember to unplug your cable from the input jack when you are done
playing to disconnect the battery in order to insure a long battery life.
This step is not needed if a cable is plugged into the DC input.

TIP: For longer battery life, an Alkaline battery is recommended.

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