Tonebone Trimode now shipping

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Short Form description (word count - 92):
Radial announces production of the Tonebone Classic Tri-Mode, a 12AX7 equipped tube distortion pedal with true-bypass clean tone, and two distorted channels with separate input drive and output level controls. The player to set-up completely different clean, rhythm and solo tones from a single pedal & amp combination. An effects loop on channel-2 allows the guitarist to insert an effect such as echo automatically when soloing. Features include three position overall tone shaping and drive ranges switches, master bass and treble equalization, independent mid boost on each channel and high frequency roll-off.

Full Release (word count - 399):
Vancouver BC: Radial Engineering is pleased to announce the start of production and shipments of the Tonebone Trimode, a tube distortion pedal that features a 'true bypass' clean tone, and two separate distortion modes for rhythm and lead settings.

According to Radial President, Peter Janis: "Since we launched the Tonebone Classic tube distortion, we have received countless emails from guitarists praising its amazing scope and its ability to produce tones ranging from bluesy grit right up to full-on heavy metal saturation. For players that want to switch between two tones on stage, they have had no choice but to buy two Classics to get the job done. These more demanding players have unanimously asked us to produce a 'programmable' solution that would at once give them more flexibility while reducing the space requirements on their pedalboards.

"The Trimode is the solution that these players have been asking for. It is akin to having a two-channel tube guitar amp with separate input drive and output level on each channel and in bypass mode, you also get the third 'clean tone' of the amp. With these controls, the player is able to set up a basic direct clean tone, a thick chunky tone for rhythm, and a searing power tone for soloing and can toggle between them with a single foot switching action. Just like the Tonebone Classic, the Trimode even cleans up like a tube amp when the guitar volume is turned down, resulting in greater dynamics and more of the guitarist's personality and style to shine through."

Like the Tonebone Classic, the Trimode is a 12AX7 equipped tube distortion pedal that combines the warmth and harmonic generation of a vacuum tube with proprietary solid-state overdrive circuitry to create it's distinctive amp-like character. It features two distortion channels each of which is equipped with variable input drive and output level controls plus three position selectable mid-range controls for added body and sustain for soloing. For added flexibility, channel-1 is characterized with a more 'open' sound while channel-2 is more focused in the mid range to accentuate soloing.

Common controls to both channels include a three-position drive range control for low, medium and high saturation, bass and treble 'passive interactive' equalization, and a high frequency roll-off filter that lets you tame overly bright amplifiers. The overall 'character' of the Classic Tri-Mode can be set for 'dark, normal or bright' to allow the guitarist to further achieve his ideal tone.

To add even greater control, the Trimode is equipped with a ¼" TRS effects insert loop on channel two whereby when channel two is engaged, and effect such as reverb or echo may be automatically activated to enhance the solo. This allows the guitarist to pre-set upcoming effects and with a single foot action. No Tap Dancing!

Amazingly compact, the Classic Trimode measures a mere 8" x 5" and is constructed from 14 gauge steel for added durability and supported with a 3-year warranty.

For more information, contact Radial Engineering*:1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9. Tel: 604-942-1001 Fax 604-942-1010

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