Q: What is the advantage of buffering the signal?
A: Most overdrive pedals are one trick ponies. What they do they do well and for the most part, all of these were derived from the original Maxon and Ibanez overdrives that came out years ago and were popularized by players such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani and many others. More recently, several boutique manufacturers have been offering modified versions of the originals with more punch and presence than the original TS9, for a more up-to--date tone. The Texas indulges the user with all of these options by providing the original type tones and enhancing them with additional 'custom-sounding' options accessable via 3-position 'Bite' switch for each channel. Further, because the Texas is a dual-mode pedal, it lets you perform as if you had a vintage overdrive next to a modern style pedal and toggle between the two of the sounds quickly.

Q: Why is transformer isolation so important?
A: When two amplifiers are connected together, they invariably will share the same electrical ground. This leaves them open to stray DC currents circulating between themselves which more often than not, will cause hum and buzz. This effect is commonly known as a ground loop. Transformers allow AC to pass but are extremely efficient at stopping DC noise. By bridging the audio signal through a transformer, the stray currents are reduced and so is noise. Transformers also allow you to reverse the polarity to ensure both amps play in phase..

Q: What's the difference between the Twin-City and the more expensive Tonebone Switchbone?
A: The Switchbone is a 100% discreet, class-A device that is equipped with a tuner output and variable gain power booster. The Twin-City is basically a pared down version of the Switchbone that is both smaller and more affordable.

Q: What is EIS Electronic Impulse Switching?
A: Although the switches on the Bones look like regular switches, they are in fact special non-latching momentary switches that activate an internal electronic switch which does the actual signal switching. Because this avoids mechanical switching, problems such as wear and tear, or contacts sticking, are significantly reduced. The result: you get longer trouble-free switch life.

Q: Do the new Bones work with batteries or only with an adaptor?
A: Because of the high quality class-A circuitry we employ, a battery
does not generate sufficient current long enough to be useful. So the
Bones require an external power supply. Good news is that they will work with any typical 'Boss-style' adaptor.