BJF Electronics Honey Bee User manual

HONEY BEE OD. OWNER´S MANUAL
Thank you for choosing the Honey Bee!
Short description: This is an overdrive pedal intended for use between a low-level
instrument such as an electric guitar and an amplifier set for clean to moderate distortion.
It is intended for very dynamic feel and also as a colouration pedal in pedal systems,
where it can make a large amplifier appear smaller by reducing headroom and frequency
response and it will work in most positions in complex pedal systems.
Here are the controls and some typical settings and information on how to get the most
out of the HB:
As a stand alone unit DRIVE knob may seem to have little effect. Set DRIVE at noon and
strike hard to get a feel for the dynamics. NATURE knob sets the frequency range of
distortion, turn CCW for more emphasis in the bass and low-mids and turn CW to soften
output slightly.
A good starting point for this control is near center (twelve o’clock).
Notice that most flat setting of this control is center and that bass response can be
enhanced through CCW rotation. This control is aimed to set pedal response to the
instrument. Set NATURE to center and tweak to balance – a bit CCW is usually a good
balance.
VOL. sets the balance between processed signal and non-processed. A good starting
point for this control is center (twelve o’clock) or a bit higher.
Some notes on typical use: On a clean sounding amp HB can be used to get distortion on
forceful notes as controlled by picking force. This can be used on guitars with flatwound
strings for a mellow jazz sound or roundwound strings for an old style light distortion.
In pedal systems with multiple drive pedals HB can be connected last to soften response
and even give a low mid hump to bright amplifiers and provide a ceiling-effect for the
upper treble.
In use with a compressor, HB can be placed before the comp. to provide dynamic
distortion while keeping output level constant or HB can be placed after comp. and comp
will set input level constant to HB and so a sustaining sound with just light break up can
be set.
Because of HB’s dynamic performance it may appear to have little sustaining effect.
Combination with other effects may prove useful in increasing sustain when needed.
Input performance: The unit has high input impedance presenting only a light load to the
pickups.
Output performance: The output is designed to work into moderate to high impedance
such as that of a guitar amplifier and most effect boxes and tape echoes. Maximum load
about 50K
Power requirements: The unit is designed to work from a 6F22 9V battery contained in the
box (you gain access by removing the four bottom screws)
CAUTION! Never operate the unit with its bottom removed or damage will most likely
occur.
The current-draw is in the approximately 3,9 mA with the pilot LED lit, and 2,8 mA with-
out. HB will however work down to 6 Volts. If sound gets muddy or LED light dim it’s time
to change battery.
About the 5 year limited warranty: Should you for any reason want to claim this then pack
the unit well and enclose a description of the fault and a copy of the original receipt, an

address were you want it to be sent. Any tampering with the circuit or obvious signs of
misuse will void the warranty. Send to manufacturer address (see below).
The unit will be repaired or replaced as appropriate at prepaid shipping cost.
Any polite questions will be answered promptly by the manufacturer or the distributor.
This product is distributed by:
Custom-Sounds
Neulaspolku 3
35100 Orivesi Finland
www.custom-sounds.com
[email protected]
Manufactured by:
BJF Electronics
Sweden
Honey Bee OD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Z in at 1kHz app. 370K
Pout 1kHz in 50k app. 28uW RMS
Max load app. 50K
Max output 0V8 peak
Max current consumption 3mA95 at 10V
Max gain at 1KHz app. 40dB
Max inputsignal 3V peak
Supply Voltagerange 6-12V
Power requirements 6F22 9V battery or DC
eliminator 2,1 mm plug
center negative and positive
sleeve
Notes: HB will distort easier at lower voltage. DO NOT exceed voltage rating or permanent
damage will occur. HB is protected against false polarity and will not take harm by false
polarity only not work under such conditions. Normal operation is resumed with correct
polarity
The manufacturer claims that the above mentioned product fulfils the requirements as set
by
EN 55 013, EN 55 020, EN 60 555-2 and EN 60 555-3.