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For Tone That Sets You Apart
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Seymour Duncan
SFX-05 Lava Box™ distortion. You can start using your Lava Box
right away and you’ll be able to immediately crank out the dynamic, throaty,
singing tones that this pedal is capable of. You might want to first read
through these instructions in their entirety to gain valuable information that
will enhance your enjoyment of your Lava Box.
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General Information The Lava Box is not your ordinary distortion/overdrive pedal. It actually reacts more like a great amp than a stompbox, with the depth and dynamics that give well-made amps so much character. When you think about the tones that defined so many of the true guitar heroes throughout history, they all really speak. They cut through. They say something. A huge part of that is in the rich midrange frequencies that the amplifiers of the day naturally produced. And, because
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Explanation of Controls Front Panel 1. Volume – This control regulates the overall level of your signal when the effect is engaged. CAUTION: The Lava Box is capable of serious output so go easy with this control at first, starting at the fully counterclockwise position. Once you get the Volume knob past 10:00 or so, you’ll see what we mean. 2. Rumble – This 6-position rotary knob changes the sonic character of the Lava Box’s distortion for a huge range of tones, from bright and spanky
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Explanation of Controls Back Panel 1. Input Jack – Plug in your guitar here. 2. Output Jack – Provides the output signal. Run a cable from this jack to the input of a guitar amp or to the input of the next effect in your chain. 3. Power Jack – This is where you can connect a Seymour Duncan regulated 9-volt DC adapter if you opt not to run the Lava Box on a 9-volt battery. The Lava Box is an incredibly flexible effect and, as a result, it can be worked into your setup in a variety of ways.
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Sample Settings The SFX-05 Lava Box is capable of a huge range of sounds, from subtle overdrive textures to skinny special-effect tones to humongous, singing lead sounds. The settings below are great starting points. Tight Rhythm Tone This is a great sound for power chords and arpeggiated rhythm lines alike. Hit it hard and it’s dirty, pick soft (or roll your guitar’s volume control back) and it cleans up. Works equally well with single-coils or humbuckers. Screaming Lead Tone This
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(Not So) Clean Boost Want to clobber the input of your cool old tube amp? Play this sound through it and hear how raunchy that amp can really get. Use the Rumble control to dial in just the right amount of low end. Yeah! Battery To make your Lava Box work, you’ll either need to insure that a fresh 9-volt battery is installed or connect a regulated 9-volt DC power supply—such as a Seymour Duncan 9-volt power adapter. To install or replace the battery: a. Remove the four screws on the un
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Specifications Gain Range: 33dB-57dB Input Impedance: 12K Ω Output Impedance: 2.5K Ω Max Output before Saturation: 2.9Vrms S/N Ratio: 113dB referred to the input with 20K Ω source impedance THD @ 1Vrms out @ 1 KHz with maximum gain: 0.38% THD @ 1Vrms out @ 1 KHz with minimum gain: 0.065% Type of Circuitry: 2 Stage Mosfet Input with CMOS Class A Output Power: DC 9-12v; Battery or Regulated DC Adapter Current Consumption: 4.0 mA Max Dimensions: 4.62” Wide x 5.10” Deep x 2.20” Tall Weight: 1.6 L
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Limited Warranty / Disposal Guidelines Seymour Duncan offers the original purchaser a one-year limited warranty on both labor and materials starting from the day this product is purchased from an Authorized Seymour Duncan Dealer. We will repair or replace this product, at our option, if it fails due to faulty workmanship or materials during this period. Defective products should be returned to your USA dealer, international distributor, or sent direct to our factory postage prepaid along w
