Fran
Answers The Most
Frequently
Asked Questions
&
Troubleshooting
This page has been set up to provide help and information to Frantone customers and assist in solving the most common pedal problems.
What kind of power supply
do I need to run my Frantone pedal without a battery?
All new 9V battery powered Frantone pedals use a standard 2.1mmX5.5mm center
negative plug. Pre-2001 models used a 3.5mm (1/8") tip positive phono
plug. The Glacier uses it's own 24VDC adapter and does not
take a battery or require a regulated supply. You must use a good
clean regulated DC supply with all other Frantone effects, providing from
8.5VDC to 10.5VDC at 100ma for best performance. Cheap unregulated
wall plug adapters will make your pedal noisy so don't waste your money
on them.
My Frantone pedal is stuck
in bypass mode even though the LED lights up!
The battery is probably low and needs replacing. Frantone
effects use a unique active true bypass audio switching circuit that is
designed to stay in bypass mode if the applied power is less than 7 volts.
The LED can light with as little as 3 volts supplied, so it may remain
lit in this case. The benefit of this circuit is that if your battery
or power supply falls bellow operational levels while playing the audio
chain is not interrupted. There is nothing worse during a performance
than stomping on a pedal and getting your signal muted!
What if I lose a screw...
?
The screws we use to secure the back plate can be bought in any hardware
store. They are 1/2" #6-32 Phillips flat head machine screws.
What if my Frantone pedal
loses a foot?
Not to worry! We offer replacements of our cute clear feet to our
customers.
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