Radial Introduces The Headbone TS

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Short Form description (word count - 94):
The Radial Headbone TS is a guitar amp head switcher that allows two amplifies to share the same speaker cabinet by placing one head on standby while the other is active. The Headbone TS is specifically designed for those that wish to combine a tube amp such as a Marshall JCM800 with a Line-6 head and toggle between the two using a single 4-12 cabinet. The Headbone TS is 100% discreet Class-A for optimum performance and employs photocells to switch and route guitar signals, relays to assign the speaker and a load resistor to safely load the standby amp. Slingshot™ remote control allows the Headbone to reside near the amp, 50 feet away from the pedalboard.

Full Release (word count - 399):
Vancouver BC: Radial Engineering is pleased to announce the Radial Headbone TS, a guitar amplifier head switcher that allows two heads to connect to a single speaker cabinet. This allows the guitarist to select one head for rhythm and the second for soloing, thus delivering the ultimate tone on stage.

According to Radial President Peter Janis: "When we released the Headbote VT for valve tube heads and the Headbone SS for solid state heads, it was not long that we received call from guitarists wishing to switch between 'old world' tube amps like a Marshall JCM800 to 'new world' digital modeling solid state amps as offered by Line 6 and others. The challenge is that tube amps and solid-state amps are completely different in how the handle grounding issues and react very differently to muting when set to idle. With the experience we gained developing the first two Headbones, we were able to come up with a scheme that would allow us to transition between the two 'worlds' and present a working solution. One could say that it was a natural evolution.

"It is important to note that although the Headbone TS looks like a simple switching device, internally many actions are required to safely transition from one amp to the other without causing a hiccup. In fact, depressing the footswitch actually sets a programmable chip in motion that controls the guitar input signals via photocells, turns relays on and off, which then connects the speaker or internal load resistor to the heads. For the guitarist… it just looks like a switch."

As with all Radial products, the ultra-compact SGI is made from heavy-duty 14-gauge steel and features a unique internal I-beam frame that is virtually impossible to torque. This eliminates the possibility for cold solder joints to develop, which is the prime cause of system failure. An innovative bookend outer shell provides a protective zone around the switches and connectors, thus allowing the SGI to be used in hectic environments without worry of damage due to abuse handling.

The Radial Headbone TS features choice of buffered or un-buffered inputs and employs 100% discreet components to make up the Class-A audio circuit path. This assures the most natural and transparent sound is achieved.

As there are numerous connections required going to and from the two heads, the Headbone may be remotely controlled from a pedalboard using Radial's innovative Slingshot remote control system. Slingshot employs a standard ¼" guitar cable and the same switching used on most guitar amplifiers whereby a simple latching foot switch can be used to toggle between heads. This allows other Slingshot equipped devices such as the Radial Loopbone or MIDI controllers with contact closure outputs to change the amp status efficiently.

As a safety measure, the Headbone TS is equipped with SafeMode™, a default setting that reverts the system to amp-1 connected to the speaker and amp-2 on standby should power to the Headbone ever be disengaged. As with all radial Tonebone pedals, the Headbone is made with 14-guage steel for maximum durability and is powered by a 15VDC supply that is included. Retail price is $300USD.

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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