User manual MARSHALL EFFECT PEDAL BB2

[. . . ] For over 40 years the Marshall name has been synonymous with the greatest guitar tones in music. We have worked hand in hand with guitarists from all levels throughout the world to maintain and improve that special ingredient, `The Marshall Sound. ' Our range of effects pedals gives the opportunity to augment the classic Marshall tone to add Marshall character to a guitar set-up. All our pedals are made with the same utmost attention to quality, in both materials and manufacture as our world renowned amplifiers, cabinets and combos, in order to provide you with optimum reliability and tone. WARNING Do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture. [. . . ] The Bluesbreaker II features a true full passive bypass for the main signal path to ensure complete tonal integrity and has a quality of tone matched only by its versatility. This booklet provides a guide to the Bluesbreaker II's features for your information. We have also enclosed a number of suggested settings to help you to get started. It should be remembered that these are only suggested settings and you should really experiment whenever you can. If you take the time to explore the many different overdrive and distortion characters of the Bluesbreaker II, you won't be disappointed. Setting Up Always use good quality shielded leads. Always use 9V regulated DC supply with centre negative. Although it may seem obvious the first action in achieving a good effected sound (be it duration / compression etc. ) is to find the perfect bypassed sound. This will then allow the correct level to be set with the effect unit to allow a cut or boost in volume and a realistic tone. On clean channels it is advisable to set the gain (or volume) to a setting of no less than one quarter maximum so as not to get unrealistic results due to any volume dependent tonal shaping on the amplifier preamp. Features 1. Out Jack Socket This is the output of the Bluesbreaker II and is for connection to the amplifier or to another effects pedal. 2. Mode Allows for selection of Boost and Blues modes. Boost Mode completely bypasses the Tone and Drive network of the Bluesbreaker II and adds a clean boost to the signal controlled by the Volume (Item 7) control. This will give your guitar an extra lift and is ideal for driving the front end of a valve amp into distortion without affecting your all important tone. This is particularly suited for amps that are already naturally slightly distorting, giving them an extra kick over the edge, or for boosting your sound for solos. 2 3 ENGLISH CHECK PEDAL CONTROLS This increases the amount of distortion, taking you from vintage breakup, ideal for big crunchy chords and sweet singing blues, to full on overdrive. This control is only operational when on Blues mode. CHECK LEADS 3. DC Input For input of a 9V DC adaptor should you not wish to use batteries. WHAT IF NO OUTPUT NOISE IN BYPASS INDICATOR LED NOT ON SOUND TOO TREBLY OR FIZZY SOUND TOO MUSHY OR BASSY UNUSUAL FEEDBACK INPUT LEAD 5. [. . . ] This mode is great when using a clean amp but can also be used with an amp that is already distorting for extra Marshall mayhem. Trouble Shooting Battery Replacement 1. To replace the battery, open the easily accessed coin screw battery cover plate by loosening screw as shown, then disconnect the battery connector lead. Use PP3 or equivalent battery (for improved battery life use alkaline type) 3. [. . . ]