Marcus Retro 02

MARCUS RETRO 01
Active/Passive Retro-Fit for J-Style Basses
The MARCUS RETRO 01 is designed to fit directly into Marcus 4 signature basses without
modification. Its high quality circuit uses three stacked knobs and includes an active blend
circuit plus a 3 band equaliser with bass, variable frequency mid, treble and bright function.
The active blend circuit prevents the loss associated with many passive basses where, when
both pickups are up full, the signal from one pickup feeds into the other and vice versa.
However, a switch is included to allow a passive equal mix of both pickups. A second switch -
basic "get-you-out-of-trouble" passive mode is included in case the battery dies in crucial
circumstances, but thismodeallows lots of useful settings too.
Note: The version with a plate will fit the 4 string bass only. The 'electronics only' version can
be fitted to a Marcus V, but using the existing plate, which will require an additional hole for the
Pickups Toggle.
! VOLUME & BLEND (Knob stack nearest the neck pickup)
! VOLUME
The upper knob is the Volume. This knob has active circuitry after it so that the feed to your amplifier is a
low impedance drive.
! BLEND & PICKUPS SWITCH
The lower outer knob is the Blend balance for the pickups. Turn it fully clockwise for the neck pickup alone
and fully anti-clockwise for the bridge pickup. The midway position, which has an indent, gives an equal
mix of both pickups. The balance between the pickups is continuously variable with progressive level
compensation towards the single pickup settings.
Important:- The Pickups switch (by the blend) must be set pointing towards the jack for the Blend to
function. ( See ACTIVE & PASSIVE diagrams for details of how this switch works )
! BASS & TREBLE (Themiddle knob stack)
! TREBLE (+12dB @ 1k5Hz, -12dB @ 1kHz)
The upper knob is the Treble control with boost and cut. The central 'flat' position is indented. The cut
settings work on lower frequencies compared to boost to give a deeper sound when the top is rolled off.
! BRIGHT (+8dB @ 7kHz)
Pull the Treble knob for the Bright setting.
! BASS (+15dB @ 40Hz)
The lower outer knob is the boost only Bass control. The frequency band of boost gets progressively
lower as the boost is increased. An indent midway is included to aid the setting of this control.
! MID LEVEL & FREQUENCY (The knob stack nearest the jack)
! BOOST/CUT (+/- 12dB)
The upper knob controls the amount of Mid boost or cut at frequencies according to the setting of the
Frequency knob. Themidway indent is the 'flat' position.
! FREQUENCY (150Hz - 3kHz)
The lower outer knob is continuously variable and sets the Mid frequencies for boost or cut.
Continued over:
! PASSIVE TONE & P-P ACTIVE/PASSIVE (Single Knob)
! ACTIVE / PASSIVE
Pull for PASSIVE, Push for ACTIVE.
! PASSIVE TONE
Conventional passive tone which acts directly on the output of each individual pickup. Since pickup
signals are separated until they reach the electronic blend stage, a dual pot is required in order that there is
an individual passive tone section for each pickup.
! POWER
The power is switched on automatically when a mono jack is plugged into the jack socket.
ACTIVE MID
Boost & Cut
TREBLE
Boost & Cut
VOLUME
BLEND BOTH MID BASS BLEND

MIX PU's Frequency Boost Only Pick-Ups
Knob Passive
Setting Equal Mix
PASSIVE TONE
Operates in Active
PUSH FOR ACTIVE
BRIGHT
Pull Knob
CURRENT VERSION
PASSIVE VOLUME
BRIDGE BOTH
PU PU's
Passive
Equal Mix
PASSIVE TONE
Operates in Passive
PULL FOR PASSIVE

SCREW
TERMINALS
BRIDGE
NECK
BRIDGE
NECK
COLD
COLD
HOT
HOT
FROM PICKUPS
SCREW
TERMINALS
BRIDGE
NECK
NECK BRIDGE
PICKUP PICKUP
or
SCREW
TERMINALS
Note:WIRE COLOURS MAY VARY.
Make sure the MIDDLE WIRE is connected
to the correct terminal. The outside wires (Picku p Wire s & Passiv e Tone)
can be connected either way around.
GUARANTEE
Your East product is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of original purchase.
If during the guarantee period your product becomes faulty due to defective materials or
workmanship then the unit will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts or labour at
the discretion of E-Pro according to the conditions below.
CONDITIONS
1 The original sales invoice or receipt indicating the date of purchase and sales outlet is
presented together with the faulty unit.
2 The unit was installed competently consistent with the instructions supplied.
3 What is not covered:
a) Damage due to accident or improper handling, installation or operation.
b) Defects caused by the instrument or system to which to which the unit has been
installed.
c) Damage resulting from repair of the unit carried out by non-authorised service
personnel.
d) The costs of transport or shipping costs relating directly or indirectly to the guarantee
of this product.

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