Product: Tonebone JX2 Switchbone
Price Paid: US $218.00
Submitted
09/02/2003
at
08:55pm
by
Anonymous
Ease of Use
:
10
This pedal is very easy to use, if you know how to read then the manual gets you set up pronto! Hell even if you can't read this pedal is pretty self explanitory. Bright LEDs, sturdy footswitch buttons, and nice labeling keep you informed as to what you are doing at every moment.
Sound Quality
:
10
Right now I'm running it through a 1970 Marshall 100watt superlead half stack, and a randall 4X10 combo. I play a 60's gibson sg jr and a 70's gibson merauder. The drag control is great for evening out the pickups. The noise loop cuts out any unwanted humming, and the boost feature is amazing. Whether it's using it as a mute for tuning, or a boost for solos, or my favorite as a gain feature this pedal rules. I don't even need a distortion box any more, this pedal takes care of that for me. I can't wait to run my matamp half stacks through this beauty.
Reliability
:
10
Well I've only had it a couple of days but this beast looks sturdy as hell. It ways almost 5 pounds and looks like the guy from riverdance could have his way with this pedal and it wouldn't faze it.
Customer Support
:
10
I haven't had to deal with this yet but the web site seems to be very informative and looks like if I need it I can get a hold of some help very easily.
Overall Rating
:
10
I play guitar driven grunge rock, this pedal is great and it's actually cut out a couple of other pedals in my arsenal for me. Making set up a lot simpler. If it were stolen or lost I'd be angry like a samoan. My favorite feature is the gain/boost switch. I don't see any other pedal even coming close to stepping up to this pedal. I highly recommend this product.
Product: Tonebone JX2 Switchbone
Price Paid: US $230
Submitted
08/28/2003
at
05:36pm
by
Anonymous
Ease of Use
:
10
Easy as pie! You plug in, adjust the Drag control to match your guitar, turn on your amp and start playing. Straight forward, simple and everything makes sense.
Sound Quality
:
10
I heard about the Radial JD7 but it was too much for what I needed. I use a Twin and a JCM800 and wanted to switch between them. I contacted the company and they said they were working on a unit for two amps and here it is. I have tried other ABY boxes but they have always fallen short. Switch noise, hum and buzz, weird tone or edge to the sound. The Switchbone seems to deliver in all areas.
Reliability
:
8
As with any pedal that uses foot switches, they wear out. Seems like it is well built. Heavy, nice finish, probably will be fine for years.
Customer Support
:
9
Only had a few emails, but the company seems to be the type that will stand behind their products. I read some of the reviews on the other Tonebones and it seems most folks are very pleased with the support.
Overall Rating
:
9
The Switchbone is easy to use, I love the toggle function and LEDs, and the boost is also a nice addition when you want to go for that extra push. I tried the Morley (much less money) and it was no good for me. After researching the diffferent switchers and reading the reviews on the Radial JD7, I figured the Switchbone would fit my needs. Now that I have one, although more expensive, I think this is the best ABY box out there. But for me, tone is the ultimate goal.
