Q: Can I use the SGI as a re-amping device?
A: No. The Radial SGI employs a proprietary balanced signal between the TX transmit module and the RX receive module, making in unsuitable for typical line level signals.

Q: Can I use other instruments such as a keyboard or even voice through the SGI?
A: Yes. Just make sure you do not overload the input as this will cause distortion. Keep in mind that the SGI is designed for guitar levels. Keyboards and line level outputs are significantly more powerful and should be attenuated.

Q: Why is the SGI bright yellow?
A: So you will be able to find the other end! Many studios are outfitted with a labyrinth of connector panels and the SGI can easily be left in one place or another. Bumble bee yellow should make tracking the SGI easy!

Q: Does the Drag™ Control have any effect on active pickups?
A: You will hear very little effect if any when using active instruments as their buffered outputs will generally not be affected by an added load. The SGI’s Drag Control is really designed to affect passive electric guitars.

Q: Can I connect effect pedals between the SGI and my guitar amp?
A: Yes of course! The SGI will work just like your guitar, only you will be able to play your amp several hundred feet away.

Q: Can I use the SGI on a large stage to drive my amp?
A: Yes. Although we have other products in our Tonebone range such as the Switchbone and Loopbone that can do this very well for distances up to 50 feet.

Q: Could the SGI cause noise or cross talk in a live touring snake system?
A: The SGI is completely analogue and is low level. You should not encounter any of these problems using the SGI.

Q: Can I drive two amps from the output of the SGI RX receive box
using a switcher i.e. Big Shot ABY or Switchbone?

A: Yes! The SGI has a buffered output that will work great with
either the BigShot ABY or the Switchbone. In Fact, both Carlos Santana, Joe Perry and Jim Messina use a Radial SGI with a Radial JD7 to drive several guitar amps when they play.