Fender TREAD-LIGHT 0234555000 User manual

TREAD-LIGHT™WAH PEDAL

1. Pedal
2. Buffer Switch
3. LED On/Off
Switch
4. Mid Frequency
Switch
5. Range
6. Wah LED
7. Pedal Tension
Adjustment
8. Input Jack
9. DC Power
Connector
10. Output Jack
11. Battery
Compartment
(not shown)
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Thanks for purchasing the Tread-Light Wah Pedal—a
stylish re-imagining of Fender’s FWP-1 wah pedal of the
mid-2010s, which is prized for its full-bodied tone,
smooth feel and rugged build. The Tread-Light Wah has
the historic FWP-1 circuit, sound and switchable classic
or bufferd output, but there’s also much more—including
a Range trim control to focus the wah action into a
narrower area, a Mid Frequency switch to sculpt the
pedal’s overall voice, easily adjustable pedal-motion
feel, and switchable LED illumination for better onstage
visibility. And whereas the FWP-1 buffer switch was
concealed inside the pedal housing, the Tread-Light Wah
features a buffer toggle switch on top of the pedal for
speed and convenience.
DESIGNED IN CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.
TREAD-LIGHT™WAH PEDAL

Pedal
Engage wah effect by rocking pedal back and forth; Wah LED
(below) will illuminate when effect is active. Pedal rocker motion
can be loosened or tightened using Pedal Tension Adjustment
mechanism.
Buffer Switch
Toggles between classic output in OFF position and buffered output
in ON position.
LED On/Off Switch
On/off toggle control for two red LEDs beneath the pedal that
provide backlight illumination. Does not affect Wah LED (below).
Mid Frequency Switch
Adjusts wah middle frequency to low, medium or high settings.
Range
Adjusts treble in toe-down pedal position. Full clockwise setting
produces greatest amount of treble; full counterclockwise the least.
Wah LED
Illuminates when wah effect is active. Is not affected by LED
On/Off Switch (above).
Pedal Tension Adjustment
Loosens or tightens rocker movement of pedal (see next page). To
avoid damage to pedal assembly, do not over-tighten.
Input Jack
1/4” high-impedance input for electric guitar, bass, acoustic
guitars with pickup systems, keyboards and other instruments.
DC Power Connector
Standard center-negative 9VDC jack for use with appropriate
power supplies.
Output Jack
Low-impedance output jack connects to amp or next pedal in
signal chain.
Battery Compartment
Pedal can operate on 9-volt battery power in addition to DC
power. Battery compartment cover on underside of pedal snaps
open and shut easily; compartment houses single 9-volt battery that
lifts out easily for replacement (see next page).

Battery Compartment
Battery compartment cover on underside of pedal snaps open
and shut easily; compartment houses single 9-volt battery that
lifts out easily for replacement.

Pedal Tension Adjustment
To loosen or tighten rocker movement of pedal, pry cap from
right side of pedal with a small flat-head screwdriver; use
10mm socket wrench to adjust nut to pedal motion preference.
To avoid damage to pedal assembly, do not over-tighten.
CAP
NUT
Loosen Tighten

A PRODUCT OF
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
CORONA, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.
Fender®is a registered trademark of FMIC.
Copyright © 2020 FMIC. All rights reserved.
PN 7720279000 REV. B
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•WARNING: To prevent damage, fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit or its AC
power to rain or moisture.
•Do not alter the AC plug of the connected power adapter
•Do not drip or splash liquids on the unit.
•No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
•WARNING: The unit must only be connected to a safety agency certified, regulated,
power source (adapter), approved for use and compliant with applicable local and
national regulatory safety requirements.
•Unplug AC power adapter before cleaning unit exterior. Use only a damp cloth for
cleaning; wait until the unit is completely dry before reconnecting to power.
•Amplifiers and loudspeaker systems, and ear/headphones (if equipped) are capable of
producing very high sound pressure levels, which may cause temporary or permanent
hearing damage. Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use.
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
Manual available in additional languages at
www.fender.com/support
Product specifications subject to change without notice
SPECIFICATIONS
IMPEDANCES
POWER SUPPLY
POWER REQUIREMENTS
POTENTIONETER
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
INPUT: 1MΩ OUTPUT: 10kΩ (buffer switch on)
9V battery or 9VDC regulated adapter,
5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector, center negative
40mA @ 9VDC
100kΩ reliable high cycle life
8.25” x 3.45” x 2.68” (210mm x 88mm x 68mm)
1.65 lbs. (.75kg)

© FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 2020