Brad Sarno
From:
St. Louis, MO USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2021 9:24 am |
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I've added the bottom paragraph to our manual. I get a lot of questions on the FreeLoader regarding the battery power on/off and replacement. Also, the only difference between the FreeLoader and the FreeLoader II is that we've added a tuner-out jack for silent, hands-free tuning.
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The FreeLoader is both a buffer and a tone control designed for pedal steel guitar. It clips on the leg of the steel guitar and is the very first electronic device the pickup sees. The internal 9v battery powers a very simple circuit using the highest grade audio components that help capture a clear, clean, and sweet tone from the pickup.
In addition to this buffer circuitry the FreeLoader includes a tone-control knob based on the electronic principle of “loading” or “impedance loading”. This type of tone control actually uses the pickup itself as part of the circuit. The result is extremely musical and natural sounding, allowing you to dial in a crisp, clear, bright tone or a dark, fat, mellow tone, and everything in between.
The top “input” jack is also the battery on/off switch. You should expect about 500 hours of use from a fresh 9v alkaline battery. Also, with some volume pedals, you may hear a scratchy sound for the first 30 seconds or so after powering on. This is normal, and it goes away quickly. To replace battery, simply remove the 4 silver screws and wiggle the case open. It will be clear how to orient and remove the old one and insert the new one. |
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