Radial Tonebone Classic Tube Distortion Pedal

Knobs for Level, High, Low, Filter, and Drive. Switches for Top End, Mid Boost, and Drive Gain.

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30 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

2 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"simple, solid, sweet"

Feature:
the 15v powersupply is a little odd but necessary to get the proper voltage across the tube, sorry kids, no daisy chaining with a "one spot". Other than that it's pretty simple, like an old amp with a mid-boost and filter. the midboost is pretty cool for single note runs and the filter helps you find the right balance between the pedal and your amp. Not a bells and whistles machine, but it's got what you need.

Quality:
solid, these folks make roadworthy equipment that is made to last.

Value:
for about $20 more than a new tube screamer and much more versatile, this is a steal, solid, made by people who care about what they do and it sounds amazing.

Desirability:
i have it. what it lacks in "boutique pedal flash" it makes up for in sound, personally i think the "tone bone" name is a bit tacky, i never was one for "woman tone" and junk like that but guitar-speak aside, it's a simple great overdrive/distortion.

Sound:
this box has made playing guitar at modest levels enjoyable again. It covers ground from a "classic" overdriven amp to pretty thick higher gain settings. I personally like playing chords with it in the low gain setting with the gain knob at around 2:00. this sounds natural, quite similar to every pedal manufacturer's proverbial "fully cranked vintage amp".

Ease of Use:
if you can't make this thing sound good with the slightest bit of knob twiddling, i'd hate to eat your cooking.

Support:
i can't imagine a better group of people, prompt and informative email responses, a sense of humor and polite.

Overall:
the only thing that could make this more inticing to me would be to add another channel to it, oh wait that's the tri-mode. thanks radial.

Submitted: 12/19/2006

Style of Music: avant-rock, drone

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"simple and solid"

Feature:
simple, nothing to lose sleep over, but effective

Quality:
it is constructed well with metal not plastic

Value:
very good for what we're selling it for

Desirability:
i really do...in an erotic sort of way

Sound:
once the 12ax7 warms up i could get it to sound comparible to a fender amp

Ease of Use:
very simple and straight forward

Support:
cant really judge, i just use it at work

Overall:
i like it

Submitted: 7/8/2006

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The Tonebone Classic is Radial's most flexible distortion pedal. With 3 drive settings and a variable drive control, you can dial in everything from dirt to drastic and everywhere in between.

The Classic's design is based on vintage overdrive sounds that started in the 1960's and 1970's and today remain some of the most sought after tones. The Classic is exceptionally dynamic and transparent and as such, is extremely adept at retaining your playing style and signature.

Even at high distortion settings, you can turn your guitar level down and the Classic cleans up naturally and without the noise, hum or buzz that is common with most other pedals. At higher settings, every note remains distinct and the natural tone of the instrument shines through.

About Radial Tonebone
Welcome to a world where Tone reigns supreme, where dynamics live and breathe, and where uniqueness and individuality shine through. Welcome to Radial Tonebone.

Over 20 years ago, Radial started developing tube amplifier and tube pedal technology with a single goal in mind: To create devices for professional musicians that would combine exceptional sound quality with straight ahead functionality. In other words, build products that are intuitive and musical. Ultimately, they believe that these 'tools' will have achieved their goal by spurring on the creative process.

Radial products are used by many of the world's most notable professionals. These include Bryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Seal, The Rolling Stones, k d lang, Celine Dion, Nine Inch Nails, Journey, I Mother Earth, Randy Travis, The Barenaked Ladies, Tony Levin, Faith Hill, Janet Jackson, The Yellowjackets, Alain Caron, Al Demiola, The California Acoustic Trio, Any Difranco, Will Lee, Def Leppard, Styx, Santana, and so many others.

Radial, True to the Music.
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