Truetone
ActiveOverview
Truetone manufactures power supplies and accessories for guitar pedalboards, specializing in isolated power solutions under the 1 SPOT Pro series. Based in Spring Hill, Tennessee, the brand focuses on products like multi-output power supplies that provide clean 9Vdc power for effects pedals. It is family-owned and known for pedalboard-specific features such as low-profile mounting and current monitoring tools.125
History
Truetone originated as Visual Sound, founded by Bob Weil and launched at the January 1995 NAMM show. The company rebranded to Truetone while maintaining its family-owned status since 1995. It has developed a range of power supplies and accessories targeted at guitarists.15
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 SPOT Pro CS6 (6-output power supply) | compact isolated power for small pedalboards | $150 - $250 |
| 1 SPOT Pro CS7 (7-output power supply) | isolated power with expanded outputs | $200 - $300 |
| 1 SPOT Pro CS12 (12-output power supply) | high-capacity power for large pedalboards | $300 - $450 |
| 1 SPOT Pro CS11 (11-output power supply) | versatile isolated power supply | $250 - $400 |
| 1 SPOT XP5 (5-output power supply) | portable power for traveling musicians | $100 - $200 |
| 1 SPOT XP8-PS (8-output power supply) | multi-voltage power solution | $150 - $250 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured by the company in Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States. Specific details on in-house versus outsourced production are not specified in available sources.1
Notable Products
- 1 SPOT Pro CS6 - Low-profile 6-output isolated power supply with 1600mA total current, mounts under pedalboards.
- 1 SPOT Pro CS7 - 7-output supply with 1900mA capacity and 6 dedicated 9Vdc outputs.
- 1 SPOT Pro CS12 - 12-output high-capacity supply delivering up to 3000mA for professional setups.
- 1 SPOT Pro CS11 - 11-output power supply featured on the company site.
- TVD Voltage Doubler - Pedalboard accessory that doubles voltage for specific pedals.
- mA Meter - Tool to measure current draw of guitar pedals.
Reputation
Truetone is regarded by guitarists for reliable isolated power supplies that minimize noise in pedal chains. Professionals value the 1 SPOT Pro series for mounting compatibility with popular pedalboards like Pedaltrain models. Pedalboard accessories such as voltage doublers and current meters receive positive mentions in enthusiast reports.34