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Radial Engineering

Radial Tonebone PZ-Pre Acoustic Preamp

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Features

  • Piezo acoustic input signal boosters
  • Designed for studio and live performance
  • Unique Mix function
  • 1 -gauge construction
  • 3-year transferable warranty

Description

A full-featured acoustic guitar preamping system that gives you a toolbox full of tonal tweaking options, the ability to blend piezo and add-on pickup sounds, plus choose from an array of output routing approaches. The Tonebone PZ-Pre Acoustic DI Box Preamp is equipped with piezo acoustic input signal boosters to allow both add-on instrument pickups and built-in, integral active preamps to be combined for a more natural rendering. It is compact yet full featured, designed for both studio and live performance. The Tonebone PZ-Pre instrument preamp begins with two inputs for two instruments, which can be toggled using the toggle footswitch. If you want to use two pickups on a single guitar, a unique Mix function is provided that converts the two channels from "either-or" to both. There are separate level controls for each input. The tone shaping on the PZ-Pre preamplifier is simple yet extremely musical. It features powerful bass and high controls with a semi-parametric mid. This is supported with a feedback eliminating notch filter with variable frequency sweep control and choice of normal and extra deep notch filtering. To help eliminate troublesome resonance, a dual slope low cut (high pass filter) is also provided. An internal polarity reverse can also be engaged to help eliminate run-away feedback. To augment on-stage performance, the PZ-Pre Direct Box Preamp is equipped with a combination power booster and effects loop bus. This allows you to introduce an effect such as a chorus, or boost the signal for soloing with a simple foot stomp. A separate tuner out has also been provided along with a mute footswitch for on-the-fly tuning. To facilitate all kinds of monitoring, the Radial PZ-Pre offers the most comprehensive output array ever: A standard instrument amp output sends the instrument signal to your personal amplifier. A pre-EQ balanced lo-Z balanced output is used to route the flat, pre-equalized signal the signal to the front of house mix position, while...


Item Weight: 1 pounds


Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches


Item model number: PZ-PRE


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: December 20, 2007


Color Name: Black


Compatible Devices: Guitar


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Humbucker


Voltage: 240 Volts


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    • Too noisy for me.
I wanted to like this but ultimately returned it. I use Radial DI's and had high expectations for such a fully featured product from the brand. The PZ-Pre pedal comes very tightly packed. It almost felt like there was too much packing pressure on the pots as I unboxed everything. Out of the box the first thing I noticed was the action of the pots, some had perfectly smooth motion, some had rough patches. I'm not sure if this is Radial factory QC or if that tight packaging beat them up in transit. I should note that the packaging was in perfect condition and the pedal itself looked 100%. Regardless, the deal breaker for me was the noise floor. I was shocked by how noisy the PZ-Pre was. This was somewhat evident in the boost pot, somewhat evident in the volume pot, and very prominent in the eq pots. The treble pot is basically a mild hiss generator, you'll have to dial it down from unity just to quiet it down. I did some basic troubleshooting and found the noise floor issue persisted even without an input, with or without the ground lifted, and with or without any of the other toggles selected. I'm not sure if I had a bad unit or what but I won't be trying a replacement. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on February 16, 2016 by ggkyghk7t66
    • Great Pre acoustic Pre amp
used this for my very first pedal board set up and it has never given me any problems. It just takes time to get familiar with all the features
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on November 9, 2020 by Paul
    • Great box
The Radial Tonebone is a great preamp- with 2 channels and separate volume and boost control. It sounds great, too. I'm using it with a dobro with fishman Nashville pickup, and banjo with EMG banjo pickup. They sound great and very natural with this box.
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on March 20, 2020 by R in Arcata
    • Recommended.
An awesome piece of electronics; enhances my sound just like I like. From time to time I get buzzing from the device and it's difficult to troubleshoot, but overall it's great. Just need separate EQs for the 2 channels and it would be even more valuable.
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on December 11, 2015 by Will Ridenour
    • Radial Engineering Tonebone PZ Pre
The Radial Engineering Tonebone PZ Pre: Acoustic guitar pream/direct box is definitely one of the best pieces of equipment I have purchased!!!! This thing has put my sound and tone on a whole other level. The effects loop is perfect, chrystal clear, no signal noise at all. Very easy to use and change settings/dial in the exact sound & tone that will separate you from the rest. I recommend this product to anyone on the market for an acoustic guitar direct box. Radial Tonebone PZ-Pre Acoustic Preamp ... show more
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on November 21, 2012 by B P Andrews
    • Excellent pre-amp for acoustic steel string
Excellent pre-amp for acoustic guitar. Eliminates feedback and has straight forward EQ controls for tweaking your tone. I mostly use it for DI recording with a Taylor 810CE and a few effects in the fx loop. Does the job and does it well.
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on October 3, 2016 by Nick Schipano
    • Banjo - Kavanjo
My banjo has never sounded better. I use it with a Kavanjo [...] pickup and the low cut feature has resolved all my feedback issues and the tone is excellent.
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on September 12, 2016 by Eric LaMalfa
    • Everything it was touted to be. A must for ...
Everything it was touted to be. A must for any live performing acoustic guitarist. The industry standard that will eliminate all sound, tone and feedback issue you have experienced without one. Simply a must in your rig!
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on May 17, 2015 by Richard R. Robertson

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