Cottonmouth Fuzz Instruction Manual This pedal is: May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
Compliance Your Cottonmouth Fuzz™ pedal has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): Compatibility 89/336/EEC Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1 Electromagnetic This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.
Precautions Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY.
Introduction: Warning! Snakes bite!! Rocktron proudly introduces the Cottonmouth Fuzz, a wild new fuzz box with flashing blue eyes and classic transistor fuzz fever. This beauty will bring psychedelic auditory stimulation syndrome to your guitar sound with a tone that is distinctly Rocktron! Part of the Rocktron Boutique Series of stomp boxes this pedal design comes in a rugged metal chassis with eye popping retro custom design laser etched artwork.
Introduction continued....: After countless requests for a Rocktron produced FUZZ, we took it very seriously and rolled the dice…and we got Snake Eyes! In fact, when the BITE control is turned up, the snake eyes react to your playing dynamics adding LED clipping and compression. Yes, these eyes really do light up! The Cottonmouth Fuzz will rock your world and bring you a wild new fuzz box that you can’t resist.
Descriptions
Descriptions continued......... 1 LOW & SPIT Controls - The LOW Control adjusts the the overall low-end frequencies. The SPIT knob controls fuzz audio ON duty cycle time (or the spitting effect). 2 MID & STRIKE Controls - The MID Control adjusts the overall middle frequencies. The STRIKE knob controls the fuzz attack time. 3 9VDC Input - This input jack provides 9VDC power to the pedal from the Rocktron DC OnTap 9V power supply (sold seperately).
Descriptions continued......... 8 INPUT Jack - Using a standard 1/4” guitar cable, plug your guitar into this jack. 9 OUTPUT Jack - This jack provides the summed output of the effect. Use a 1/4” guitar cable to plug into the next effect or into a guitar amplifier. 10 FOOTSWITCH - Use this switch to turn on or off the pedal. The On/Off Led will show you if the pedal is on or off.
Typical Connection
Specifications Maximum Input Maximum Output Imput Impedance Output Impedance Current Consumption 2.2dBu 3dBu 1MΩ 560Ω 63mA Power Requirements 9V Alkaline Battery or Rocktron DC OnTap Univeral Power Supply (sold seperately). Negative tip. Dimensions 95mm x 122mm x 56mm 3.75” x 4.75” x 2.25” Weight 420g 15.
How to change the battery: To change the battery, turn the pedal over and remove the 4 screws on the bottom. Remove the back cover. Carefully remove the old battery and replace it with a new 9V Alkaline battery. Replace battery in the same area as the old battery was located. Place the back cover on the pedal and reinsert the screws. Save yourself tons of money in batteries by using the Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply to power this pedal (sold seperately).
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