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The Helion is the preamp section of the Traynor TS-50B bass amp. It features a combination of op-amps and transistors to give a hard hitting solid state tone. An internal power supply chip provides the full +/-15V supply as in the original amp, allowing plenty of headroom to easily achieve line level. At higher gain settings, the Helion creates a cutting grindy tone. Check out the bands Shellac and The Jesus Lizard for examples of bass using the TS-50B amp.
 
Features
Bass, treble, and middle equalizer for tone shaping
Boost switch gives even more gain at higher frequencies
Pad switch gives 12dB of attenuation at the output if line level is not needed
Can easily drive a power amp
 
The pedal requires a 9V DC power supply (not included). The DC supply should be a standard Boss style connector, center negative polarity. The current draw is approximately 15 mA.
 
The Helion has a true bypass switch.
 
Dimensions: 4.77" long x 2.6" wide