Strange Master operating instructions.
We hope you enjoy the Throbak Strange Master. Below is a rundown of the features that we feel make the Strange Master one of the most versatile
Rangemaster Clones on the market. Every effort has been made in construction, transistor and component selection to keep noise to a minimum. That
being said the nature of a treble boost is to increase treble and along with this treble boost some of the higher frequency hiss inherent in any audio
circuit is also boosted.
Features:
1. Treble Boost knob, top left side. Rotating this knob clockwise increases treble boost while also driving the power tubes into distortion. Classic
treble boost distortion usually begins at 1 o’clock setting. Noise when turning knob is normal. Full clockwise rotation may increase the chances of
picking up radio interference. This depends upon the amp being used.
2. Treble boost/Full range boost switch, top right. When in the left position the effect is in the original treble boost mode. Putting the switch in the
right position gives a full range boost with increased bass boost. The tonal difference in positions is subtle and allows the user to fine tune the pedal
to his or her guitar amp rig. Noise when engaging switch is normal.
3. External bias adjustment trim knob, top right. This adjustment allows the user to fine tune the character of the treble boost. Rotating the knob
clockwise will tighten the bass response and general character of the boost. This feature lets the user recreate some of the inherent variation of the
vintage Rangemaster units to suite their own guitar and amp rig. This adjustment is particularly useful in fine tuning when switched to full range
mode. Rotating the knob counter clockwise will quickly loosen the character of the distortion to where the effect no longer operates at all. The bias
trim controls the Silicon and Germanium Transistor Bias Noise when turning knob is normal.
4. Germanium and Silicon transistors. Select the transistor with the S (Silicon) / G (Germanium) toggle switch on the top of the unit. Silicon will give
higher gain tones tone with more edge and germanium mode gives lower gain, rounder tones.
5. True bypass switching.
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