The Meanest, Fattest Low-pitched Sound Around
Sometimes the sound of a harmonica in regular tuning is just not fat enough to really counterbalance 
the power of guitar, bass and drums. Fitted with our patented bamboo comb, the Marine Band Thunderbird 
offers the perfect solution. It’s tuned one octave lower than standard harps and features an innovative 
tapered cover design to prevent reed rattle, inspired by the work of legendary harmonica customizer 
Joe Filisko. The lowest tuned diatonic model in our portfolio, it deliverers a powerful, rich sound 
that’ll make the floor shake. Experience a hitherto unknown dimension of deep-toned harmonica playing, 
let it carry you away into new sonic adventures, and reshape the perception of how the harmonica sounds.

Features otherwise as Marine Band Crossover
Tuned one octave lower than standard models
Unique cover design with tapered form, inspired by the work of legendary harmonica customizer 
Joe Filisko, permit s low draw reeds to vibrate. freely without striking cover and prevents reed rattle
Special new reed profiles ensure fast response and high volume, even at extremely low pitch

Technical details
Reed plates (material, thickness): 	brass, 0.9 mm
Reed plates (surface): 			brass
Reeds (number, material): 		20, brass
Comb (material, color): 		bamboo, blonde
Comb (finish): 				triple lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface): 			bamboo
Cover plates: 				stainless steel
Keys: 					LF, LE, LEb, LD, LC, LBb, LA, LG, LFF
Type: 					diatonic
Tuning: 				Richter
Number of holes: 			10
Tonal range *: 				3 octaves
Length: 				10 cm / 3.9” 

Hohner CX 12 C black

The Original Chromatic Revolution
With its sleek good looks and the elegant simplicity of its construction, 
the CX12 Black turned a lot of heads when it was introduced in 1992. 
It won the German Industry Design Award shortly afterwards, which was 
definitely a first for a harmonica instrument in modern times. 
Its powerful, distinctive sound and fast, easy response make it 
ideal for the ambitious amateur or contemporary professional player 
looking for a modern, easy to service chromatic harmonica in styles 
such as rock, pop and jazz.

Award-winning design
Comb and reed plate assembly simply slots into housing, permitting tool-less 
disassembly and reassembly

Revolutionary cover / mouthpiece unit
The plastic cover / mouthpiece unit is extremely airtight for a unique sound 
and fast response

Durable plastic comb
Reliable performance under all climate conditions thanks to resilient plastic comb

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Reed plates (material, thickness): 	brass, 1.05 mm
Reed plates (surface): 			brass
Reeds (number, material): 		48, brass
Comb (material, color): 		ABS, black
Comb (finish): 				ABS, matt
Mouthpiece (surface): 			ABS
Cover plates: 				ABS
Slide construction: 			zigzag
Keys: 					F, E, Eb, D, C, B, Bb, A, G, LC
Type: 					chromatic
Tuning: 				solo tuning
Number of holes: 			12
Tonal range: 				3 octaves
Length: 				16.8 cm / 6.6" 

CARL MARTIN DC FACTORY

Brukermanual




2500mA 
100% Isolated and separated PSU.
Whether you are an international touring musician, or a weekend warrior, you should be very concerned with 
the power you are supplying to your pedals.....and because you are, the Carl Martin "DC Factory" Power Supply 
was designed just for you!

With the constant addition of very 'power hungry' digital pedals on the market, we designed the DC Factory 
to address that very need. Highly powered and totally noise free, the DC Factory doesn't take up too much real 
estate on your pedalboard and literally weighs about 2/3 of a kilogram (1.5 lbs). 
To meet these goals, we had to forget about the standard toroidal transformers and design a fully digital switch 
mode power supply!
The benefits go beyond ample power, the size and weight are reduced and most importantly,
there is no radiation of hum to Wah pedals or certain analog drive pedals.

Power supply set up
The DC Factory can power up to 5 digital pedals when you plug one of each into the 
five separated and isolated 
digital power supplies, and also 5 analogue effects when 
you plug them into the second jack in each of the 5 power 
supplies, as long as the 
power demand for the two pedals in each PSU does not exceed 500mA.



Technical Specifications
Mains Power Input; SwitchMode fused 100-240V (fuse T1A).
4 x 500mA 9V Digital Isolated &separated PSU’s each with 2 DC output (Barrel
positive +)
1 x 500mA 12V Digital Isolated &separated PSU with 2 DC output (Barrel positive +)
Total DC outputs: 10 pcs (Barrel positive +)
Total Power available: 2500mA
Weight: 0.68 Kg
Size: 150x85x45mm

 
Swing Bass 66 Long Scale - Hybrid Gauge 40-100

This is the stainless steel roundwound string that James How and John Entwistle perfected 
into what was to become the industry standard. The bright, punchy, high-energy sound of Swing 
Bass 66 strings is a major part of early rock music history and brought the bass player from 
the back line to the front of the stage.

For the players
Inspired by the penetrating tone of legends such as John Entwistle and Chris Squire, players 
worldwide have strung up their bass guitars with Swing Bass 66 strings.
The distinctive sound of our roundwound Swing Bass 66 strings have been used by the bass-world’s 
biggest hitters such as Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, Billy Sheehan, Noel Redding, Duff McKagan, and 
John Paul Jones. The bright red silk ends are hard to miss!

A string for everyone
With so many musicians experimenting with unique gauges and drop tunings it is hardly surprising 
to know that Swing Bass Custom Box Singles, first introduced in the ’60s, enjoy more popularity now 
than ever before.
With such a wide range starting from 0.025" to 0.140" in increments of 0.005" there will be a gauge 
to suit everyone’s custom set.

Great British quality
Manufactured in the UK to precise tolerances and using only the finest materials, you can rely on 
Rotosound strings for consistent tone and performance in every packet.
Every Swing Bass 66 string is manufactured on custom built machines designed and built in the UK by 
Jason How.

Gauge: 40 06 80 100
Construction: Roundwound
Wrap material: Stainless steel
Tone: Bright Sound
Output: Medium

Swing Bass 66 Nickel Standard - Long Scale - 45-105
 
A nickel-coated version of Rotosound's best-selling Swing Bass 66 strings.
This is the roundwound string that James How and John Entwistle perfected into what was to become 
the industry standard.
The bright, punchy, high-energy sound of Swing Bass 66 strings is a major part of early rock music 
history and brought the bass player from the back line to the front of the stage."

For the players
They really sound great, there’s a real organic feel to them, I’ve been to the factory where they’re 
hand making them… 
It’s such a part of the tone of everything I do!”
I’m a finger player and when my fingers grip the string the edges on the Rotosound’s, because they’re 
hand wound, grip really strongly so I can get a really good snap of power out of each note.”
– Billy Sheehan"

A string for everyone
With so many musicians experimenting with unique gauges and drop tunings it is hardly surprising 
to know that Swing Bass Custom Box Singles, first introduced in the ’60s, enjoy more popularity 
now than ever before.
With such a wide range starting from 0.025'' to 0.140'' in increments of 0.005'' there will be a 
gauge to suit everyone’s custom set.

Great British quality
Manufactured in the UK to precise tolerances and using only the finest materials, you can rely on 
Rotosound strings for consistent tone and performance in every packet. 
Every Roto string is manufactured on custom built machines designed and built 
in the UK by Jason How."
 
Industry standard bass strings
Balanced sound
Smooth feel.
Made in Britain	Factory-fresh foil packaging.

Gauge: 45 65 85 105
Construction: Roundwound
Wrap material: Nickel plated steel
Tone: All Round
Output: Medium