The London 'Bone' is a solid-state version of the
popular Tonebone Hot British distortion pedal. The
'magic' inside is a multi-stage drive circuit that
produces rich, fat tones reminiscent of the latest
high-gain Plexi-style tube amplifiers. This unique
circuitry retains note clarity even when driven
to extremes. Features include: variable drive that
lets you dial-in the perfect amount of distortion,
a powerful dual-band equalizer with Radial's distinctive
passive-interactive tone circuit, a 3-position 'Kick'
switch to add extra mid-range drive or fatten up
single coil pickups, plus a 3-position 'Bite' control
that can compensate for overly bright amps or add
extra cut and sizzle to your tone.
The London employs a unique high performance
buffering circuit with preset load correction
that retains the performance of 'true bypass'
connectivity while lowering the impedance and
susceptibility to noise. This enables the London
to efficiently drive the guitar signal when using
longer cables and enables it to employ our latest
EIS – Electronic Impulse Switching –
for unmatched durability without the challenges
posed by mechanical switches.
For maximum on-stage efficiency, the London is
configured for 'clean, rhythm & lead' playability
whereby in bypass mode, you get the natural clean
sound of your guitar. When the London is activated,
you can choose between two output drive circuits
using the toggle footswitch. Each is equipped
with a variable level control ( so that Level-1
can be set for rhythm while Level-2 can be driven
at a higher level for lead. To increase sustain
and cut for solos, the second drive circuit is
augmented in the mid-range. Bright, easy to see
LEDs deliver on-stage switching cues so you know
exactly where you are at all times.
As most players employ pedalboards, the London
features standard 'Boss style' 9V powering that
will adapt to most multi-pedal power supplies.
The ultra-compact design with top mounted i/o
connections allow pedals to be placed close together
for those wishing maximum pedalboard density.
The London is a high performance distortion pedal
that delivers decades of Plexi-style tones in
a compact and easy to use format. God save the
Queen! |
