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NAMM: Cab Switching System from Tonebone

In response to the growing demand for greater tonal flexibility, Radial Engineering is adding the Tonebone CabBone guitar amplifier cabinet switcher to its growing line of Tonebone guitar effects pedals. Suggested List Price $300 US.

The CabBone is a guitar amplifier cabinet switcher that connects between a guitar head and two cabinets to allow the guitarist to transition between for example, a Fender 2-12 open back cabinet to a Marshall 4-12 slant while using the same amp head or a combo amp such as a Fender Twin.

This is accomplished through the use of high-performance, high-cycling, gold contact relays that turn the speaker outlets on and off. To ensure safe and stable amplifier operation, these are controlled by a Timer-IC that manages the cabinet/relay switching by providing a timed overlap. This ensures a constant load is applied to the amplifier, which as any technician knows, is a major concern with tube amplifiers. As a further safety measure, the CabBone incorporates a power-off 'Safe Mode' that is automatically engaged should the power supply be disconnected or mistakenly turned off. In 'Safe Mode' the CabBone automatically diverts the input signal to output-1.

The introduction of the CabBone coincides with the introduction of a new remote controllable pedal interconnect system called 'the SlingShot'. The concept behind Radial's SlingShot is an easy to use, remote control system that allows a pedal such as the new Loopbone to remotely switch the cabinet using a regular 1/4" to 1/4" guitar cable. To add versatility, SlingShot inputs may be controlled using either momentary or latching foot switches and standard 5VDC controller outputs as found on most MIDI controllers. The CabBone's SlingShot system also incorporates a remote output that can be used to remotely change the guitar amplifier channel.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.tonebone.com/.

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