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THORN Basstard - Flex Bass Overdrive

THORN Basstard - Flex Bass Overdrive

The Thorn Basstard - Flex Bass Overdrive is a highly versatile and powerful overdrive pedal designed specifically for bass players. Offering a wide range of controls, it allows precise tailoring of sound to fit different playing styles and tonal preferences. The intuitive knobs, including Gain, Damping, Headroom, Volume, as well as the parametric controls for Bass, Mid, and Treble, provide detailed tonal shaping, while the Blend knob ensures the perfect mix of clean and overdriven signal. For added flexibility, the Thorn Basstard features various switch options, including Symmetry to select the distortion characteristic, a Mid Freq switch to adjust the midrange frequency, and a choice between Class A and Class AB for different tonal behaviors. The Thorn Basstard - Flex Bass Overdrive provides bass players with a versatile tool capable of delivering everything from subtle tonal nuances to bold distortion with ease.
  • flexible Bass Overdrive
  • perfect for pairing with pedals or with any amplifier
  • all analog
  • controls: Gain – Damping – Headroom – Volume – Bass - Mid – Treble – Blend
  • the Damping control adjusts how much low-frequency sound reaches the distortion circuit
  • switches: Symmetry O/I – Mid Freq - Class A/B
  • footswitch: Effects Bypass
  • hardwire true bypass
  • status LED: Effect On/Off
  • input: 1/4” (6.35 mm) mono TS jack
  • output: 1/4” (6.35 mm) mono TS jack
  • input impedance = 470 kOhm
  • output impedance = 2.2 kOhm
  • power supply: 9 – 18V DC – NOTE: do not connect more than 18V DC
  • current draw: 24 mA
  • power supply connector: 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel plug, center negative
  • power supply not included
  • no battery operation possible
  • dimensions: Width x Depth x Height: 3.70" x 4.72" x 1.50" (94 x 120 x 38 mm)
  • dimensions with switches, jacks & knobs: 3.70" x 4.86" x 2.09" (94 x 123.5 x 53 mm)
  • weight: 0.90 lbs. (410 g)
Manufacturer
Thorn Soundlabs
info@thorn-soundlabs.com
https://thorn-soundlabs.com

Importer
Warwick GmbH & Co Music Equipment KG
Gewerbepark 46
08258
Markneukirchen
Deutschland
https://www.warwick.de
info@warwick.de

General safety instructions
- Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance.
- Keep the operating instructions for future reference.
- Only use the device for its intended purpose.
- Keep the device away from water, moisture and extreme temperatures.
- Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

Electrical safety
- Ensure that the mains voltage corresponds to the specifications on the device.
- Only use the mains adapter supplied or an equivalent mains adapter recommended by a specialist.
- Unplug the appliance if it is not to be used for a long period of time.
- Protect the mains cable from damage. Do not use the device if the mains cable is damaged.
- Avoid contact of the appliance with water or other liquids to minimise the risk of electric shock.

Notes on repairs
- Repairs may only be carried out by qualified specialists.
- Do not attempt to open or repair the appliance yourself, as this may result in serious injury or damage to the appliance.
- In the event of malfunctions or defects, contact an authorised service technician.

Warning notices
- Do not open the appliance. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
- Ensure that the ventilation slots of the appliance are not blocked to prevent overheating.
- Do not use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable materials or liquids.
- Disconnect the mains plug during thunderstorms or long breaks in operation to avoid possible damage from voltage peaks.
- Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other sources of heat.

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