Tech 21 Bass Boost Fuzz Owner`s Manual

*Utilizes standard 9V alkaline battery (not included). NOTE: Input jack

POWER REQUIREMENTS

activates battery.To conserve energy, unplug when not in use. Power
Consumption: approx. 5mA, for battery life of approximately 100 hours.

*USE DC POWER SUPPLY ONLY! Failure to do so may damage the

unit and void warranty. DC Power Supply Specifications:

-9V DC regulated or unregulated, 100mA minimum;

-2.1mm female plug, center negative (-).

Optional factory power supply is available: Tech 21 Model #DC2.

WARNINGS:

* Attempting to repair unit is not recommended and may void warranty.
* Missing or altered serial numbers automatically void warranty. For your own

protection: be sure serial number labels on the unit’s back plate and exterior
box are intact, and return your warranty registration card.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. PROOF OF PURCHASE RE­QUIRED. Manufacturer warrants unit to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for one (1) year from date of purchase to the original purchaser and
is not transferable. This warranty does not include damage resulting from accident,
misuse, abuse, alteration, or incorrect current or voltage. If unit becomes defective
within warranty period, Tech 21 will repair or replace it free of charge. After expi­ration, Tech 21 will repair defective unit for a fee.

ALL REPAIRS for residents of U.S. and Canada: Call Tech 21 for Return Au-
thorization Number. Manufacturer will not accept packages without prior

authorization, pre-paid freight (UPS preferred) and proper insurance.

FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE & SERVICE:

Contact Tech 21 weekdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, EST.

MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
www.tech21nyc .com / [e-mail]

©2012 Tech 21 USA, Inc.

OWNER’S MANUAL

TECH 21, THE COMPANY

Tech 21 was formed by a guitarist possessing the unusual combination of a trained
ear and electronics expertise. In 1989, B. Andrew Barta made his invention com­mercially available to players and studios around the world. His highly-acclaimed
SansAmp™ pioneered Tube Amplifier Emulation in professional applications for
recording direct and performing live, and created an entirely new category of signal
processing. There have since been many entries into this niche, yet SansAmp con­tinues to maintain its reputation as the industry standard.

With a full line of SansAmp models, Tech 21 also offers effect pedals and MIDI
products, as well as “traditional” style amplifiers for guitar and bass. Each product is
thoughtfully and respectfully designed by B. Andrew Barta himself with the player in
mind. Our goal is to provide you with flexible, versatile tools to cultivate, control,
refine and redefine your own individual sound. Tech 21 takes great pride in deliver­ing consistent quality sound, studio to studio, club to club, arena to arena.

APPLICATIONS and CONTROLS

Use with any bass amp --tube or solid state, vintage or modern. NOTE: You can
also achieve the same results using the Bass Boost Fuzz in conjunction with our
own SansAmp™ Tube Amplifier Emulators.

LEVEL: Adjusts the output level of the unit.

TONE: Very musical, specialized low pass filter that shifts the high cut from

10kH to 1kH. It allows you to remove the high end without losing mids or getting
muddy.

DRIVE: Adjusts the overall amount of fuzz. Highly interactive with the level of

your guitar. For instance, you can clean up the amount of fuzz by decreasing the
guitar’s volume (except in very extreme settings) without having to change the set­ting on the pedal. Conversely, you can increase the amount of fuzz by simply in­creasing the guitar’s volume.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Bass Boost Fuzz pays homage to the fat, gritty sounds of ‘60s fuzz bass (think
Larry Graham), a time when bass-specific fuzz pedals were virtually non-existent. Back
then, adventurous bassists would use standard guitar fuzz pedals and often have to
contend with the bottom end dropping out because they weren’t voiced for the range
of a bass guitar.

Tech 21’s all-analog circuitry merges vintage sounds with modern dependability

so you get the same sound, all day and all night long. Designed and built from the
ground up utilizing the best individually-selected, hand-biased discreet components,
the Bass Boost Fuzz provides optimized performance with studio-quiet operation.

+CLEAN: Adjusts the amount of direct signal in your mix.

BOOST: Adds up to 21dB of clean boost. The Boost function is a true post-

boost to kick up the volume without adding any further distortion. Activated via its
own footswitch, it can also be used independently from the effect.

THE INS AND OUTS

1/4” INPUT: 1megOhm instrument level. For normal operation, signal level

to Input should be close to that of a standard electric guitar (approx -10dBm /
250mV). The input is designed with the same sensitivity and loading characteristic
as a tube amp.

Also switches battery power on/off, so be sure to unplug

when not in use.

1/4” OUTPUT: 1kOhm low impedance output drives long cables without loss

of signal integrity, even in bypass.