Free The Tone Free The Tone CC-1B Crunchy Chime Booster
Presenting the all new Free The Tone CC-1B Crunchy Chime Booster Pedal. The Crunchy Chime is Free The Tone's new booster pedal with an equalizer function. A point worthy of special mention is its harmonic components. This new boost circuit that generates such rich higher harmonics is the result of their research on the harmonic components of vintage guitars and amplifiers. One of the attractive features of vintage musical equipment are their abundant and brilliant harmonics. Free the Tone completed this boost circuit after various experiments and tests to learn the secrets of pleasant overtones that are never strident. With this pedal, you will feel greater vibrations from your strings and your guitar/bass will sound much livelier. Every amplifier has different characteristics and there can be a problem such as a booster making the lower register sound dull. Actually, in the development stages, Free the Tone had difficulties with these ample harmonics sounding muddy on some of the amplifiers we tested with, as unnecessary harmonic components conflicted each other to yield a harsh sound, etc. So they thought it is necessary to be able to adjust the frequency characteristics to match the gear being used and to get closer to an ideal sound. Their specially developed new equalization circuit creates a natural sound as if you were not using an equalizer for making tone adjustments for boost/cut. The characteristics become flat when both the TREBLE and BASS knobs are set to the 12 o’clock position. A MODE switch to select frequencies is provided for the equalizer’s BASS control. This works well for the lower register of a 7-string guitar or bass guitar. Born from a new way of thinking, the “CRUNCHY CHIME,” a booster with equalizer, greatly widens the range of sounds from your guitar or bass and increases the pleasure of playing and sound making. Some of the key features of the Crunchy Chime include: The MODE switch selects the boost/cut frequency range of the BASS control.The newly designed equalizer circuit creates natural sound.The CRUNCHY CHIME can be used as a MID booster by setting both the TREBLE and BASS knobs to the cut position.The boost circuit for volume control has an adjustable range from -16 dB to +17 dB.FREE THE TONE’s original HTS (Holistic Tonal Solution) circuit is implemented.Unlike conventional buffer circuits, the HTS circuit attains both “high sound quality” and “low noise” by performing impedance conversion while fully bringing out sound characteristics of the guitar/bass. The HTS circuit prevents degradation of guitar/bass timbre even when the effect is turned off.There is no need to worry about phase reversal: the output signal is in the same phase as the input signal. Input impedance: min. 500kΩOutput load impedance: min. 10kΩControls: BOOST（-16dB～+17dB), TREBLE, BASS, MODE SwitchTerminals: 2 x 1/4" standard phone jacks (input, output), DC9V input jack (for AC adapter connection)Power supply: 9-volt PP3 battery, AC adapterCurrent consumption: 7mADimensions: (W x D x H): 72 x 115 x 50 mm (incl. protuberances such as footswitches, jacks, etc.)Weight: approx. 230 g (excl. accessories)Accessories: Warranty card, manual, 4 x rubber feet
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The Guitar Sanctuary does accept returned items as long as arrangements are made for such within 48 hours of purchase/receipt. Returned items MUST be in the original condition and packing (including owner’s manual, un-used warranty card, any other items that came with the item) in order to qualify for a refund. No refunds are available for “special” ordered guitars or amplifiers (items that were not in stock, but rather ordered per the customers request. The customer is responsible for all freight charges and credit card processing fees incurred in the course of the sale. We cannot refund freight charges. The Guitar Sanctuary will charge a 20% restocking fee for returned effects pedals and amplifiers and a 10% restocking fee for Guitars. The only exceptions are for products that are defective. Please only purchase an item after you are certain it is right for you! Layaway: You can lay-a-way any product for a maximum of three months. Lay-a-way requires a 25% non-refundable deposit. We will not be able to ship the item until it is paid for in full and as a lay-a-way purchase, does not qualify for the 48 hour approval policy. International Sales: We can ship most guitars and other products internationally. We prefer money orders, cashier’s checks, or bank wire transfers in U.S. dollars. Shipping quotes are only valid for 48 hours. Please consult with your local officials about taxes, duties, currency exchange rates, etc.