We make simple things extra spacial. Here’s the completely redesigned Tone Block. Follow the XR-Spectra reference manual for more information (check out the Tone Block section).
Available with the active XR Spectra configuration, the optional Tone Block is a small passive second-order (two-pole) resonant RLC filter with variable frequency and Q (resonance). It is specifically designed as post filter for the XR Spectra pickups, giving you the freedom to change each pickup’s character on the fly.
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Is the Tone Bock required for each pickup or wired to the set? Your new Spectras look inviting for my new build, so I’m thing about pickguard real estate space with the Tone Block. I am commenting via my phone, and may have missed it, but is there a wiring diagram?
Thanks,
Dale
Good question! As a matter of fact, it is not required. One interesting wiring scheme done by the folks at Touch Guitars is wire the pickups passively, use the standard 5-way switch, and then insert the preamp after the switch, then one tone-block after the preamp, then on to the volume and tone control.
On the other hand, one tone-block for each pickup is most versatile, tone wise.
You wire it just like any other passive or active pickup.
Thanks!
I’m considering posting some wiring schemes. We’ll see…