{"product_id":"tokai-japan-exciter-z-ii-txc-2-enhancer-80s","title":"Tokai Japan Exciter Z-II TXC-2 Enhancer '80s","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare piece of 1980's Japanese obscura, Tokai Z-II Exciter TXC-2 . Seems to be a cross between a Pearl Thriller BOSS SP-1 as far as sound \u0026amp; funcution go, IMO . YMMV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom effectsdatabase;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalance This knob regulates the direct sound and effect sound. Turning it to the right increases the effect sound, while turning it to the left increases the direct sound.\u003cbr\u003eThe TXC-2 produces a clear original sound effect with an overtone; additionally, it can be made clearer effect sound by the bright control. The players can enjoy the sound of the humbucking pickup with the overtone and can compensate distorting the high tone which happens when some effects were connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Frequency This knob regulates the frequency of the peak of an overtone. As it is turned to the right the high tone is emphasized.\u003cbr\u003e    Bright This knob is to add more range to the sound of the frequency. As it is turned to the right this effect becomes stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is exciter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not quite right if you think the TXC Exciter simply changes a tone quality or makes a sound bright. It is the effect device that produces a clear and steady sound by adding harmonics to the original sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, the TXC has made it possible to get clear the faded sound which often happens with the sound of the humbucking pickup without changing the tone and also made it possible to get relieved the single-coil sound which has a tendency to get faint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the TXC surely functions as a pre-amplifier for electric-acoustic  guitar, bass, etc., and as a buffer amplifier. Lets try\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52513302020379,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9037\/2379\/files\/IMG_20260714_175811939_1.jpg?v=1784017508","url":"https:\/\/globalvintage.com.au\/products\/tokai-japan-exciter-z-ii-txc-2-enhancer-80s","provider":"Global Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}