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The Jim Dunlop Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face distortion ... Read more

The Jim Dunlop Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face distortion guitar effects pedal was built to EJs precise specifications. When you think about Eric Johnson, you think tone, and the tone he's best known for is his sweet, singing, lead tone. His choice for getting that tone has always been the Fuzz Face. Eric Johnson worked closely with Fuzz Face guru Jeorge Tripps to create his signature pedal. It is inspired by EJs prized personal Fuzz Faces and is built to his incredibly strict specifications, featuring hand-selected BC183 silicon transistors (for higher gain), custom reproduction 68-69 knobs, and a vintage-style hammertone finish. The result: a beautifully dynamic, expressive and powerful pedal. I first heard the Fuzz Face when I was about 12 and loved playing through it, he says. Its the classic tone used by Jimi Hendrix, one of my greatest influences. No other pedal gets this type of sound. Its the pinnacle of psychedelic fuzz.True hardwire bypassPowered by one 9 volt batteryFootswitch toggles effect on/bypassVolume knob controls total output levelFuzz knob controls intensity of the fuzz toneDesigned after Erics personal prized Fuzz FacesCustom vintage-style hammertone finishCustom reproduction 68-69 knobs Minimize

The VOD is a unique and amazingly versatile pedal that can ... Read more

The VOD is a unique and amazingly versatile pedal that can produce any level of overdrive from clean boost to shred metal. The 3-band EQ has a wide cut and boost range to provide almost any desired tone. One central concept to the VOD is to preserve the full EQ and tone of the original signal, which is not easy with a distortion pedal. By adjusting the EQ, you will find you can retain your fundamental guitar tone, whether it is low end, mid tones, or high-end harmonics. Of course, if you want to augment your tone, you can cut and boost highs, lows or mids to create your own sound.3-position pedal: Select the any of 3 levels of gain and distortion giving anywhere from clean boost to shred. No need for multiple buttonsFlexible: Each of these 3 levels can be individually preset for gain and distortion. 3-Band EQ: Post-effect EQ anywhere from fat and warm to mid-rich to bright and can be adjusted to preserve original tonal qualities of your guitar.3 bright LEDs: Indicate pedal position and level of distortion selected, easy to see onstage. All analog signal circuitry with digital control, crystal clear sound, no coloration.Easy to use. Just press the pedal and will click into the required position.Transparent bypass achieved by a FET switch. Open frequency response same as a true mechanical bypass, but more reliable. No signal drop or harmonics suck-out. Noiseless, pop-free switching.Reliable, wear-free, noise-free optical operation. Bypassed when pedal is all the way back.9V operating voltage, 20mA current consumption (we recommend using an AC adapter).Will accept standard 2.1mm AC adapter supply plug, center negative.Green/Yellow/Red LED's indicate level of distortion selected.Compact Size: 9" x 4" (228mm x 103mm).Lightweight, high-quality aircraft aluminum casting and rugged construction, only 2.3 lb. (1.1 kg). Patented ergonomics. Minimize

The new BOSS BC-2 Combo Drive guitar overdrive pedal genera ... Read more

The new BOSS BC-2 Combo Drive guitar overdrive pedal generates a classic "AC-inspired" British combo-amp tone in a compact pedal, but that's just the starting point. With a single knob, you can instantly control a variety of sound-character parameters, and quickly tap into a full spectrum of tone. Achieve the perfect vintage sound or dial into higher gain or cleaner tone across a wider frequency range than the classic amp could provide on its own. The BC-2 Combo Drive also offers a natural and dynamic response to your picking nuances at any setting. This easy-to-use yet technically complex pedal takes you from authentic vintage tone to expanded new-generation performance and sound.The BC-2 Combo Drive's SOUND knob adjusts multiple parameters simultaneously across a range of zones. Smoothly transition from fat and clean tone in left zone to high-impact crunch in the upper zone and high-gain distortion in the right zone. Find the perfect classic setting or go beyond previous limits. Crank the SOUND knob to the DRIVE position, for example, and get a creamier high-gain tone than the classic combo could provide, as if you were driving the amp with an external booster. Likewise, if you turn the knob to the CLEAN position, you can clean up the tone across a wider frequency range than the original amp could deliver. A universe of great tone is as simple as a single knob twist.Dedicated EQ knobs are provided for instantly sculpting your tone. The BASS knob provides direct control of the lower-frequency range; the TREBLE knob provides control of upper frequencies. A master LEVEL knob controls the overall volume of the pedal when it is turned on.The input jack accepts signals from a guitar, another musical instrument, or another effect unit. This jack also doubles as the power switch. Power to the unit is turned on when you plug into the INPUT jack; the power is turned off when the cable is unplugged.Road-Tough BOSSBOSS compact pedals are world-famous for their great sound as well as their road-tough construction, consistency, and reliability. The BC-2 inherits this BOSS-proven design, offering guitarists a solidly constructed pedal that's built to withstand decades of demanding use.Wide range of tones with a single knobfrom classic crisp clean and punchy crunch to creamy overdrive with long sustain and beyondNatural and dynamic response to picking nuance at any knob positionProvides warm combo tones and authentic combo-amp cabinet resonanceSound, Bass, Treble, Level controls Minimize

The MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion roars with huge amp st ... Read more

The MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion roars with huge amp stack tones and old-school distortion. MXR took a classic distortion circuit and hot-rodded it to deliver over-the-top, soaring leads and rich, saturated rhythms. With only three knobs, dialing in a badass tone is a cinch. Engage the CRUNCH button to boost the harmonic content of the distortion. Under the hood, this high-performance machine features top-notch circuitry and hardware meant for a lifetime of use.A hot-rodded classic circuitRoars with huge amp stack tones and old school distortionDelivers soaring leads and rich, saturated rhythmsCRUNCH button boosts harmonic content of distortion Minimize