Free The Tone CC-1B Crunchy Chime Booster Pedal

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Free The Tone CC-1B Crunchy Chime Booster Pedal

Name: Free The Tone CC-1B Crunchy Chime Booster Pedal
Brand: Free The Tone
SKU: CC-1B
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £154.99

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Not all boost pedals are created equally! The Free the Tone Crunchy Chime Booster features a built in equaliser which allows you to really shape your sound, giving you a much wider range of boosted tones. Following years of research into vintage guitars and amps, the Crunchy Chime booster captures the essence of these much-loved pieces of gear and their harmonic components. The result is a range of tones rich in harmonics, pleasant overtones and a livelier overall playing experience.

With simple-to-use controls and housed in a sturdy chassis, the Crunchy Chime pushes your amp to it's limits, unlocking it's full potential. Utilising Free the Tone's HTS (Holistic Tonal Solution) circuit, the Crunchy Chime delivers high sound quality and low noise whilst enhancing the subtle nuances of your guitar and amp.

Key Features

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.

Here's what Free The Tone say about the CC-1B Crunchy Chime Booster

The Crunchy Chime is our new booster unit with an equalizer function. A point worthy of special mention regarding this product is its harmonic components. The boost circuit that generates such rich higher harmonics is the result of our research on the harmonic components of vintage guitars and amplifiers. One of the attractive features of vintage musical equipment is its abundant and brilliant harmonics. We completed this boost circuit after various experiments and tests to learn the secrets of pleasant overtones that are never strident. With this product, 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, we 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 we 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. Our 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.

Specifications

Input impedance: min. 500k„¦
Output load impedance: min. 10k„¦
Controls: Boostï¼ˆ-16dBï½ž+17dBï¼‰, Treble, Bass, Mode Switch
Terminals: 2 x 1/4" standard phone jacks (input, output), DC9V input jack (for AC adapter connection)
Power supply: 9-volt PP3 battery, AC adapter
Current consumption: 7mA
Dimensions (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

Additional information

Weight	0.7 kg

Brand

Free The Tone

Free The Tone is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in high-end guitar effects pedals, cables, and other audio accessories. Founded by Yuki Hayashi, a renowned engineer and musician, Free The Tone has earned a reputation for its commitment to premium craftsmanship, innovative design, and exceptional sound quality.

Free The Tone pedals are revered for their transparent, studio-grade tones and advanced features, making them a favorite among professional musicians, recording engineers, and tone purists worldwide. The company offers a diverse range of effects pedals, including overdrive, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, and more, each meticulously designed and handcrafted to deliver unparalleled sonic performance.

One of Free The Tone’s flagship products is the ARC System, a revolutionary line of effects pedals that feature advanced Analog Routing Circuitry (ARC) technology. The ARC System allows guitarists to switch between multiple effects loops seamlessly, enabling complex signal routing and parallel processing without sacrificing tone or signal integrity.

In addition to effects pedals, Free The Tone also produces high-quality cables and accessories designed to optimize signal transfer and minimize noise in professional audio setups. These cables feature premium materials and construction techniques, ensuring reliable performance and pristine sound quality in any application.

With its dedication to innovation, quality, and sonic excellence, Free The Tone continues to be a respected name in the guitar effects industry, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tone shaping and signal processing. Whether in the studio, on stage, or in the rehearsal room, Free The Tone products empower musicians to unlock their full creative potential and achieve their desired sound.

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EQ

While Ed Sheeran primarily relies on the natural sound of his acoustic guitar and vocals, he occasionally uses EQ (Equalization) to shape and enhance his tone during live performances or in the studio. EQ pedals or onboard preamps can allow him to adjust the frequency response of his guitar signal to suit the acoustics of different venues or to achieve specific tonal characteristics. Here’s how EQ might be utilized in Ed Sheeran’s setup:

1. **Tonal Shaping**: EQ can be used to adjust the balance of frequencies in the guitar signal, allowing Ed Sheeran to shape his tone to his liking. For example, he might boost the midrange frequencies to bring out the warmth and presence of his acoustic guitar, or cut certain frequencies to reduce any harshness or mud in the sound.

2. **Feedback Control**: In a live setting, EQ can help control feedback by notching out problematic frequencies that might cause the guitar signal to feed back through the amplification system. This can be particularly useful when performing in venues with challenging acoustics or high volume levels.

3. **Room Correction**: In situations where the venue’s acoustics are less than ideal, EQ can be used to compensate for any deficiencies in the sound. By adjusting the EQ settings, Ed Sheeran can tailor the guitar tone to sound more balanced and natural, regardless of the room’s acoustic properties.

4. **Matching Gear**: EQ can also be used to match the tone of Ed Sheeran’s guitar to the sound of other instruments or equipment in his setup. For example, he might adjust the EQ to complement the tonal characteristics of his vocal microphone or to blend seamlessly with backing tracks or other instruments.

Overall, while EQ may not be a central component of Ed Sheeran’s guitar effects setup, it can still play a valuable role in shaping his tone and ensuring that he achieves the desired sound in different performance environments. Whether used subtly for tonal shaping or more aggressively for feedback control, EQ allows Ed Sheeran to tailor his guitar tone to suit his musical vision and performance needs.

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Volume

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