OVERVIEW
Rufus is a unique fuzz pedal designed to offer a wealth of fuzz tone effects with the dynamics and tactile response of a tube amplifier. Whether your tastes are for the historic tones created at The Fillmore East back in ‘69, or you crave the more aggressive, mid-scoped characteristics of the Grunge-era, Rufus has you covered, and then some.
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Designed for ultimate versatility, Rufus is equipped with a full featured 3-Band EQ that gives you the ability to easily shape Rufus’ tone without compromising the sound of your guitar or bass rig. Did we just say bass? Yes we did. Rufus is an equal opportunity fuzz pedal that plays well with guitars and basses – no need to worry about losing your bottom-end here. |
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OVERVIEW In May of 2009, we shipped our very first Koko Boost pedal. Koko’s unique design incorporated both a transparent clean boost and a selectable midrange boost which extended the range of your tube amplifier and Overdrive and/or Distortion pedals. Needless to say it wasn’t long before Koko was seen on the pedalboards of touring guitarists for it’s unique capabilities.Koko Boost Reloaded is the result of countless hours of listening, testing, and modifying our original circuit to create a pedal with a smaller footprint, while simultaneously expanding its functionality and versatility. Thanks to our proprietary Multi-Function Technology, mf(x), switching between Koko’s two boosts has never been easier. Additionally, we have re-voiced the 3-position frequency switch and added +6dB more gain than our original Koko for increased harmonics and sustain.Koko Reloaded is the ideal solution for players seeking a pedalboard friendly Clean/Mid Boost pedal to expand the range of pushed and overdriven tones from their amplifier and pedal setup. |
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MORE CONTROL Koko Reloaded was engineered with independent Clean and Mid Boost controls resulting in the ability to fine-tune each mode.RE-VOICED FREQUENCY SWITCH (THREE POSITION) The Mid Boost frequencies have been optimized for a sweeter, more cutting tone, that never sounds harsh or fatiguing.
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mf(x) = MULTI-FUNCTION TECHNOLOGY Koko Reloaded Created to enhance your overall playing experience, we developed Multi-Function Technology mf(x). mf(x) is a proprietary foot switch technology that enables you to seamlessly select between Koko Reloaded’s two distinct user modes, Clean and Mid, just by holding down it’s foot switch. Would you like to default to one mode in particular the next time you turn on Koko? Not a problem; mf(x) has built in memory that remembers your last mode choice.APPEARANCE Housed in a unique, spiral faced enclosure, the Koko Boost Reloaded is anodized in a deep raven black finish, and accented with futuristic translucent control knobs.
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Today’s players demand quality, reliability and great tone. To ensure that your investment in tone is preserved throughout your signal chain, the Suhr Buffer utilizes only the highest quality components such as: low noise audiophile Op-Amps, Glass Epoxy PCB, and a machined billet aluminum enclosure. When it comes to quality and reliability, we designed the Suhr Buffer with the same attention to detail as all of our award winning products including the Badger, Hand Wired and OD series amplifiers. | ||||||
OVERVIEWThe Suhr Buffer is a transparent signal buffer/line driver which is an essential tool designed to preserve your instrument’s tone. Tone loss occurs as a result of signal degradation, commonly caused by long cable run, or the use of multiple instrument cables – such as you would find on a pedal board. To solve this, the Suhr Buffer employs unity buffering to reverse the effects of capacitance without affecting your instruments tone or output level.
PLACEMENT We recommend placing the Buffer as the first device in your signal chain. If you are using a vintage fuzz pedal such as a Fuzz Face® or Tone Bender® we recommend placing the Buffer after those devices to retain their character and relationship with your instrument’s electronics.
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OVERVIEW Koko Boost is a unique boost pedal that incorporates both a clean transparent boost and a selectable midrange boost. Koko will expand the range of your tube amplifier and Overdrive / Distortion pedals. Koko Boost features an easy to tweak layout which includes Boost and Mid knobs, plus a Freq (Frequency) select switch. The two foot-switches allow instant access of each boost mode. |
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CONTROLS Boost: Adjusts the overall output of the boost circuit. The Boost control varies from 0dB (unity gain) to +20dB of gain. Turning this control to higher settings will efficiently push the front-end of your amplifier and create a broad range of natural overdriven tones.Mid: Adjusts the output of the selected Mid frequency (via the Freq switch) that is added to the clean boosted signal.Freq Switch (Three Position): Left (Mids): Full and Smooth, tuned specifically to bring out your guitars natural midrange characteristics.
Middle (High Mids): Clear and articulate, voiced to cut through a mix for solo playing. Right (Low Mids): Fat and Creamy, excellent for thickening up rhythm and lead tones. |
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SPECIFICATIONS: Input Impedance: 1M ohm Output Impedance: 600 ohm Power Connector: 9Vdc, center negative, 2.1mm x 5.5mm Operating Voltage: 4V to 18V (nominal 9V) Maximum Voltage: 20Vdc Reverse Battery Protection: yes Over Voltage Protection: yes Current Consumption: <20mA, 15mA typical Estimated Battery Life: 37 hours (550mA per hour) Dimensions: 4.875” Width x 3.875” Depth x 1.375” Height Weight: One pound FX Link Connector: 1/8” stereo FX Link max Voltage: 3.3Vdc Shield → Tip: Activate Mid Boost Shield → Ring: Activate Boost ROHS Compliant: Yes Agency Approvals: N/A |
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OVERVIEW ISO Boost™ incorporates a clean transparent boost, as well as a transformer isolated buffered signal to drive long effects chains. The Iso Boost is the ultimate boost pedal and line driver that expands the range of your tube amplifier. Iso Boost features an easy to tweak layout which include a Boost control and a two position Iso (Isolation) switch. |
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CONTROLS Boost: Adjusts the amount of boost from the circuit, from Unity (0dB) to +20dB of gain.ISO (Isolation) Switch (two position): Activates a transformer to isolate the output and eliminate ground loops between amplifiers and effects. Left: Isolated transformer, buffered output Right: Non-isolated, buffered outputNote: Iso Boost is always buffered.
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SPECIFICATIONS: Input Impedance: 1M ohm Output Impedance: 600 ohm / 10k Ohm Power Connector: 9Vdc, center negative, 2.1mm x 5.5mm Operating Voltage: 4V to 18V (nominal 9V) Maximum Voltage: 20Vdc Reverse Battery Protection: yes Over Voltage Protection: yes Current Consumption: 8mA Estimated Battery Life: 75 – 100 hours of continuous use Dimensions: 2.50” Width x 4.50” Depth x 1.25” Height Weight: one pound FxLink Connector: 1/8” FxLink max Voltage: 3.3Vdc Shield → Tip: Activate on/off ROHS Compliant: Yes Agency Approvals: N/A |
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OVERVIEW Jack Rabbit is a high quality analog pedal, that delivers a wide variety of tremolo effects – from warm wobble to whacked out. It features simple control over tempo by incorporating both tap, and strum tempo modes. It’s modulation rate spans from 1Hz to 20Hz and utilizes a tempo subdivision switch. The Jack Rabbit Tremolo is housed in a sturdy, aluminum enclosure for maximum protection from abuse. It can be remote controlled via the FX Link jack.Like all Suhr pedals, the Jack Rabbit Tremolo is True Bypass and can be powered from 9-18Vdc, drawing low current for extended battery life. It is protected from both over voltage and reverse voltage. |
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TEMPO SUBDIVISION SWITCH Jack Rabbit features quarter note, eighth note, and quarter note triplet subdivisions.TONE SHAPING TOOLS Jack Rabbit features an easy to tweak layout which includes Rate, Level, Waveform, and Depth controls.Rate: Controls the speed of the tremolo effect, from 1Hz to 20Hz. Level: Controls the output level of the pedal, from +0dB to +14dB. Depth: Controls the depth of the tremolo effect. Waveform: Selects the modulation waveform which includes Sine, Square, Triangle, Reverse Ramp, and Ramp. |
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SPECIFICATIONS: Input Impedance: 1M ohm Output Impedance: 600 ohm Power Connector: 9Vdc, center negative, 2.1mm x 5.5mm Operating Voltage: 5V to 18V (nominal 9V) Maximum Voltage: 20Vdc Reverse Battery Protection: yes Over Voltage Protection: yes Current Consumption: < 20mA Estimated Battery Life: 25 – 50 hours continuous use Dimensions: 2.50″ Width x 4.50″ Depth x 1.25″ Height Weight: 0.75 pound FxLink Connector: 1/8″ stereo FxLink max Voltage: 3.3Vdc Shield -> Tip: Activate on/off Shield -> Ring: External Tap ROHS Compliant: Yes Agency Approvals: N/A |
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OVERVIEW
In July of 2009, we shipped our very first Shiba Drive pedal. Shiba was designed to provide players with a variety of fat rhythm and warm singing lead tones. The Shiba Drive gained great popularity among players seeking an overdrive pedal that could be used in conjunction with their amplifier’s clean or overdrive channels for added flexibility. Shiba Drive Reloaded is the result of countless hours of listening, testing, and tweaking our original overdrive circuit to create a pedal that is more amp-like, has a tighter low-end, focused mids, and features more gain (50% more than our original Shiba). Shiba Reloaded is the ideal choice for players seeking classic Blues, Jazz, and Rock style tones.
AMP-LIKE PERFORMANCE
Designed to work equally well with single coil and humbucking instruments, the Shiba Reloaded responds dynamically to every nuance of your playing, just like the overdrive channel of a tube amplifier. With a simple twist of your volume knob, you can easily morph from pushed clean to full on Classic Rock style tones.
GAIN TO SPARE
The Shiba Drive Reloaded offers over 50% more gain than our original Shiba Drive. Our engineers fine tuned it’s gain stage, increased saturation and upper harmonics, which resulted in improved midrange articulation and more sustain, allowing your notes to sing without sacrificing low end definition.
SMOOTH SWITCH
We redesigned Shiba’s Smooth switch to be more apparent offering flexibility, giving you the ability to fine tune your sound. Whether you prefer warm violin-like solos or an open and defined full-bodied rhythm tone, Shiba Drive Reloaded is your ideal overdrive pedal for a variety of playing styles.
APPEARANCE
Housed in a unique, spiral faced enclosure, the Shiba Drive Reloaded is anodized in a deep saturated Blue and accented with futuristic and translucent control knobs.
PART OF THE FAMILY
An excellent companion to the original Shiba Drive, Shiba Drive Reloaded is a versatile overdrive pedal that delivers a broad range of pushed/overdriven tones, with an amp-like feel, all within a compact stompbox.
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OVERVIEW
In 2009, we shipped our very first Riot distortion pedal. Riot became an overnight success, offering players the ability to transform a clean amp into a versatile Classic Rock tone machine.
Riot Reloaded is the result of countless hours of listening, testing, and tweaking our original distortion circuit to create a pedal that is amp-like, aggressive, in your face, and features more gain (30% more than our original Riot). Riot Reloaded is the ideal choice for players seeking Hi-Gain Rock, Metal, and drop tuning style tones.
AMP-LIKE PERFORMANCE
Riot Reloaded responds dynamically to every nuance of your playing, just like the overdrive channel of a modded amplifier. With a simple twist of your volume knob, you can easily morph from mild chunk to full on metal assault.
GAIN TO SPARE
Riot Reloaded offers over 30% more gain than our original Riot. Our engineers balanced the dual gain stages to increase saturation and upper harmonics, resulting in improved midrange articulation, more sustain, and a tighter three-dimensional sound.
TONE SHAPING
The tone control was modified to emphasize upper mid frequencies for a sweeter, more cutting tone, without sounding harsh or fatiguing.
APPEARANCE
Housed in a unique, spiral faced enclosure, the Riot Reloaded is anodized in a deep saturated purple, and accented with futuristic translucent control knobs.
PART OF THE FAMILY
An excellent companion to the original Riot, Riot Reloaded is a versatile distortion pedal that delivers a broad spectrum of Hi-Gain tones, with an amp-like feel, in a compact stompbox.
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La serie American Vintage presenta una nuova fiammante serie di chitarre su modelli originali dell’epoca che conferiscono una nuova, autentica, elettrizzante vitalità alla storia e al retaggio di Fender. Con caratteristiche chiave e cruciali elementi di design che abbracciano il periodo dalla metà degli anni ’50 alla metà dei ’60, la nuova serie di strumenti American Vintage attinge al cuore delle radici Fender, preservando con competenza l’eredità dell’innovativo artigianato chitarristico americano e dimostrando con una vitalità senza precedenti che Fender non solo sa perfettamente dove sta andando, ma che è anche memore delle proprie origini.
La serie American Vintage, per molto tempo, ha presentato alcune delle chitarre Fender di maggior successo (la loro apparizione nei primi anni ’80, in effetti, fu uno dei primi segni che Fender era “tornata”, e che l’era CBS era terminata). Oggi, Fender ha eliminato la vecchia produzione per fare posto a una nuovissima serie American Vintage dotata di nuove caratteristiche, nuove specifiche ed un livello di altissima precisione vintage mai espresso prima. Invece di sostituire semplicemente i modelli precedenti con modelli diversi, abbiamo reinventato completamente l’intero concetto di riedizione vintage, ripristinando i vecchi stampi originali, migliorando la sonorizzazione di nuovi pickup, riformulando colori vintage e altro ancora, sulla base di chitarre vintage cercate e trovate appositamente per assicurarci che stavamo muovendoci nella direzione giusta. Abbiamo lavorato molto ma siamo stati ripagati dal risultato: vi è una magia timbrica in tutti i nuovi strumenti American Vintage.
La Stratocaster del 1965 ha segnato il ritorno a uno spesso manico in acero con profilo “C”, questa volta con tastiera in palissandro scuro con laminatura rotonda e segnatasti intarsiati in perla più grandi. Questo è quello che offre ai musicisti l’American Vintage ’65 Stratocaster, unitamente ad altre caratteristiche originali, tra cui un battipenna bianco a tre strati con 11 fori, un corpo in ontano leggero, manopole in plastica antichizzata e pickup, sellette del ponte e meccaniche spaziate, il tutto vintage sino al midollo e molto altro ancora. In finiture Three-color Sunburst, Olympic White e Dakota Red in edizione limitata.
General
Model Name: | American Vintage ’65 Stratocaster®, Round-Lam Rosewood Fingerboard, Olympic White |
Model Number: | 0111800800 |
Series: | American Vintage |
Color: | 3 Tone Sunburst |
Body
Body Material: | Alder |
Body Finish: | Fender Flash Coat Lacquer |
Body Shape: | Stratocaster® |
Neck
Neck Material: | Maple |
Neck Finish: | Fender Flash Coat Lacquer |
Neck Shape: | Mid ’60s “C” |
Scale Length: | 25.5″ (648 mm) |
Fingerboard: | Round-Laminated Rosewood |
Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ (184.1 mm) |
Number of Frets: | 21 |
Fret Size: | Vintage-Style |
String Nut: | Bone |
Nut Width: | 1.650″ (42 mm) |
Position Inlays: | Dot |
Truss Rods: | Vintage-Style Heel Adjust |
Truss Rod Nut: | Vintage-Style Slotted |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: | American Vintage ’65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat |
Middle Pickup: | American Vintage ’65 Gray Bottom Single-Coil Strat |
Neck Pickup: | American Vintage ’65 Gray Bottom Single-Coil Strat |
Controls: | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup) |
Pickup Switching: | 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup |
Pickup Configuration: | SSS |
Hardware
Bridge: | 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo |
Hardware Finish: | Chrome/Nickel-Plated Steel |
Tuning Machines: | Single Line “Fender Deluxe” Vintage Style |
Pickguard: | 3-Ply White with Vintage Bevel |
Control Knobs: | Aged White Plastic |
Miscellaneous
Strings: | Fender® USA 250R NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges) |
Unique Features: | Thick C-shaped maple neck with round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and larger pearl dot inlays; All-new pickups wound to period-correct specs and sound; Vintage-accurate bridge saddles and tuner spacing |
Included Accessories: | Vintage ’65 Strat Strap, Cable, and Cloth; Vintage 3-Position Switch, ’60s Strat Information Kit, Bridge |
Somewhere between the classic distortion tones and the ultra-modern high gain sound, there was an American amplifier that redefined gain. Soldano® amplifiers have been heard on some of the best guitar-god albums, and Brian couldn’t resist the challenge of capturing an authentic SLO-100® inspired tone in a pedal. Brian’s refined ear and wealth of experience designing pedals has led him to take what he feels are the killer tones of that amp and bring them under foot for guitarists with any setup.
The SLOstortion brings the awesome tone of those killer high-wattage heads and famous preamps together into one package, with a voicing that will be maintained across virtually any setup. No need to worry whether you’ll have a good clean tone and a good distorted tone. Just your favorite amp and the SLOstortion to take your tone places walked by some of the best guitar-slingers from the 1980s to today.
It features a great three-band EQ to make sure you can have “The Tone” through YOUR setup, whatever it may be. The gain is switchable between two separate modes to capture the nuances and flavor of its inspiration. The normal mode will go from a nearly clean tone to a tight, defined crunch, and the high gain mode goes all out. It’s responsive, too, and to top it off, even when the tone is as heavy as it gets, the pedal doesn’t squeal and hiss with noise. No sacrifices for your rig.
To top it off, the pedal features a specially tuned clean boost. It’s an op-amp boost circuit Brian’s worked on for some time, and even at unity output, it will add a little something extra to the sound. Stand out for your solo, or just give it that little extra kick. To complete the package, it functions independently: a true two-in-one pedal, offering great value, our way of showing our appreciation for the faith you place in our products!
We think you’re going to love this one. Brian’s worked on it as hard as he’s ever worked on anything before, and the results are apparent: an authentic American roar, with all the gain and tonal adjustments you need to take you and your rig wherever you need to go, and reliability that won’t let you down. Rock on, powered by the Wampler Pedals SLOstortion!
Mark McGuigan. Signal chain: Custom Suhr Modern, SLOstortion, Blackstar HT-5RH.
• Hand made in the U.S.A.
• High grade film capacitors and resistors picked for their superior sound and response
• Completely true bypass
• Battery connection and 9v power jack (barrel plug like Boss)
• Power draw: 15mA
• Completely original design
• Active 3 band EQ giving you complete tonal control
• Seperate Boost switch that can be used as a clean signal booster
• Completely original design
• Exceptionally responsive mid range
• Crunch / Overdrive switch giving you extra voicing options
• 3.50″ x 4.50″ (88.9mm x 114.3mm)
Professionally Upgraded for Humbucker/2 Suhr ML Single Coil/JB TB 4
Original Pickguard Disponibile
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Custom Shop Teambuilt |
Model Name | Closet Classic Pro Stratocaster® |
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BODY | |
Color | Aged Olympic White |
Material | Lightweight Ash |
Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Shape | Stratocaster |
NECK | |
Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck Shape: | Mid 60 Slim “C” shape |
Neck Material: | Maple Quartersawn |
Scale Length: | 25.5″ (648 mm) |
Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood 9,5″ Radius |
Fret Size: | Dunlop 6105 |
Nut Width: | 1.650″ (42 mm) |
No. of Frets | 21 |
Position Inlays: | White Dot |
ELECTRONICS | |
Bridge Pickup: | Seymour Duncan TB 4 Jeff Beck withSingle/Series/Parallel Switch |
Middle Pickup: | Suhr Fletcher Landau RW/RP |
Neck Pickup: | Suhr Fletcher/Landau |
Controls | Master Volume, Neck Tone ,Middle/Bridge Tone |
Pickup Configuration: | HSS |
Pickup Switching | 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup |
HARDWARE | |
Bridge | ” Pivot Modern-Style Syncronized Tremolo |
Machine Heads | SperzelLocking Tuning Machines |
Hardware Finish | Nickel |
Pickguard | 3 Ply White11 Holes |
Accessories | Black Tolex Case-Strap-Cable-Coa-Original Pickguard Texas Specila Loaded |
Notice | Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice |
Can’t decide or need both? The SYOD3 joins the range of the SYOD 1 and 2 with a 2-position rotary switch (5th knob)…the higher the drive setting, the more apparent the difference in the settings.
SYOD3 in “Top 5″ Article from Tone Report MagazineThe blackface Fender amplifier of the 1960’s was the result of Leo Fender working tirelessly to create an amp with a bright cutting tone that would stay clean as bands were getting louder and louder. As a result, it has lots of high end and a scooped mid-range. This was a great advancement at the time as it helped guitarists be heard on the crowded band stand. For the modern player, this can be a problem. Those same bright cutting highs can make many overdrive pedals sound less than stellar.
Below is a list of overdrive pedals that will perfectly complement your Blackface Fender amp.
– See more at: http://tonereport.com/blogs/tone-tips/5-crucial-fender-overdrives#sthash.5POjwwJH.x2xACWxo.dpuf
The blackface Fender amplifier of the 1960’s was the result of Leo Fender working tirelessly to create an amp with a bright cutting tone that would stay clean as bands were getting louder and louder. As a result, it has lots of high end and a scooped mid-range. This was a great advancement at the time as it helped guitarists be heard on the crowded band stand. For the modern player, this can be a problem. Those same bright cutting highs can make many overdrive pedals sound less than stellar.
Below is a list of overdrive pedals that will perfectly complement your Blackface Fender amp.
– See more at: http://tonereport.com/blogs/tone-tips/5-crucial-fender-overdrives#sthash.fxQPRHdt.dpuf
The blackface Fender amplifier of the 1960’s was the result of Leo Fender working tirelessly to create an amp with a bright cutting tone that would stay clean as bands were getting louder and louder. As a result, it has lots of high end and a scooped mid-range. This was a great advancement at the time as it helped guitarists be heard on the crowded band stand. For the modern player, this can be a problem. Those same bright cutting highs can make many overdrive pedals sound less than stellar.
Below is a list of overdrive pedals that will perfectly complement your Blackface Fender amp.
– See more at: http://tonereport.com/blogs/tone-tips/5-crucial-fender-overdrives#sthash.fxQPRHdt.dpuf
– See more at: http://tonereport.com/blogs/tone-tips/5-crucial-fender-overdrives#sthash.fxQPRHdt.dpuf
The blackface Fender amplifier of the 1960’s was the result of Leo Fender working tirelessly to create an amp with a bright cutting tone that would stay clean as bands were getting louder and louder. As a result, it has lots of high end and a scooped mid-range. This was a great advancement at the time as it helped guitarists be heard on the crowded band stand. For the modern player, this can be a problem. Those same bright cutting highs can make many overdrive pedals sound less than stellar.
Below is a list of overdrive pedals that will perfectly complement your Blackface Fender amp.
– See more at: http://tonereport.com/blogs/tone-tips/5-crucial-fender-overdrives#sthash.fxQPRHdt.dpuf
1) GEAR: Fender Greta + 4×8 cab, Blackstar HT1R with and without 4×8…Am Std Tele, late 70s Ibanez HH
“I’m really happy with the pedal. I still feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of what it has to offer.
I’ve mostly been playing rhythm with it, and mostly in v1 mode (5th knob left). If I want a murky, sagging sort of rhythm sound I reach for my honey bee, but for a crisp, articulate sound the SYOD is awesome. It does a really nice chunky low gain with the mids up a little, treble rolled back to taste and the gain before noon. As you’d expect for a bearfoot / bjfe pedal design, its really responsive to attack and volume. My tele has unbalanced
pickups so the pickup switch is basically a channel switch.
Because I don’t really use much mid or high gain OD (i’d rather use a fuzz) the mode selector is really subtle. For my purposes its like a rhythm / lead switch for the ‘same’ tone.
Really great for home recording. I’m a hack at recording (and playing) and a lot of dirt sounds (amp or pedal) that sound great live sound small and
insipid recorded (not enough attack?); SYOD doesn’t suffer from that (unless i really crank the gain and knock the treble off).” (New Zealand, July 2014)
2) GEAR: Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar through a Dr. Z Galaxie (clean channel) 2×10 combo with stock Dr. Z speakers
“I had tried the SYOD1 in a previous Bearfoot tourbox and loved it. The EQ was very tweakable, with the M-knob dialing in the mids really nicely and the T-knob adjusting the high end just right. Well, suffice it to say I totally love the SYOD3! I had been using the Model H recently for live and
recording (with the Uber Bee) and have loved the tones with both my AC30 and Dr. Z. But Bearfoot has really hit it out of the park with the SYOD3 and it’s replaced the Model H for now! I’ve tried both sides and always seem to end up playing through the left side, which I assume is the SYOD1 side. I find that it’s more suitable for my preferred mid-to-high gain sound, fuzzy but clear with extra sparkle and jangle and excellent single note definition.
The woolly tweedy sound is perfect with my Tweed-voiced 6L6 Dr. Z, as it sounds like I’m cranking it without actually cranking it! And it’s great stacked behind the Uber Bee, with the UB on low gain; together I get a real full-bodied, yet cutting tone. My favorite settings are D at 10 o’clock (stacked with the Uber Bee), M at around 2 o’clock, T at around noon and V to taste–again, it’s all very tweakable. I think I’m good with this set-up for a while.
Overall, another winner from Bearfoot!” (Canada, August 2014)
3) A variety of gear!
“So I’ve spent 3-4 hours at home with the SYODv3 and took it with me to a gig a few nights ago. I’ve had a BJFE customshop SYOD (the v1 version) on my board since its second R&D run back in 2007. The SYOD is one of my desert island pedals for sure- the core of my tone since 2007 has been HBOD/SYOD/SBEQ in that order. I love how refreshing the gain structure and frequency response on my Sparkling Yellow is- it just absolutely pops out in the mix- no mater how dense the mix.
Since the BJFE SYODs didn’t have the mid knob- the first thing I always have to do is mess around with the mids knob on the Bearfoot in search of my default setting. It seems like I typically like the mid knob most of the way off for my every day settings, but running it up higher makes for a fun time as well. With the mids knob down, and the treble knob to taste (usually between 11-1pm for me), running the gain between 11-1pm yields a sweet, crunchy, tone that really reminds me of a JTM45 cranked. Thats my go to tone for my BJFE SYOD- I use it to add the gain that I need to make my
guitar punch threw live and add a harder faster edge to the saggy loose sound of the HBOD when the HBOD gooses the SYOD. I’ve heard lots of guys talk about this pedal as Americana, but for me- its always been more of clannish breaking up Marshall amp tone. As an aside- I mostly play vox-ish amps (Budda SD18, Dr Z Maz JR NR, Morgan AC20, etc), and with vox amps dialed in towards the darker fuller side vs the chimey side, I find that the SYOD helps bring that chimey brighter upper mid lead tone back even though I prefer a darker clean tone. Now, for the new feature on the SYODv3- that extra mode knob. I was able to get the SYODv3 to sound very very close to my SYOD- maybe a touch more breadth on the V3- but that
characteristic punch and chime and rip are there in spades. I could gig this in place of my beloved BJFE without batting an eye- in fact I am gigging the SYODv3 in place of my v1 tomorrow! As for the v2 mode- it definitely adds a more present low end, and sounds to me like it lifts a little of the
upper mid/lower treble range. When I start running the mid and gain knobs up and using the v2 mode it seems like it is more of a lead tone than it is in the v1 mode.
The coolest lead tone that I found v2 mode is almost like a Fulldrive 2 in Flat mids mode, into a Fender Super on 6. It has that tubescreamer into
Fender clean sort of tone- but less compressed, smaller mid hump, and just absolutely alive for texas blues. Throw on a little slapback delay and a touch of spring verb and it absolutely rules. I can totally see how the mid knob transforms this pedal from being more rig dependent (ie- feels pretty marshall vox chimey with my el84 amps, americana all the way through my Champ or 70s Bandmaster) to a more definitively pushed Americana tone. I also found that I really liked the v2 mode with my Strat, although my Suhr T and my SGs were happy on either side. That bright strat bridge pup with a 2 point trem bridge really benefits from the extra low end on the v2 side. I also think there is a jump in compression on the v2 side- which makes it better as an overdrive to be used by itself, while I still prefer the v1 side when I am stacking because that extra cut and rip on the v1 really adds something that many pedals need.
What I find pure magic about the SYOD, especially the v1, is the way that the aggressiveness of the upper mids and treble resemble sonically the
perception that we have of cranked amps. Since our ears are naturally most sensitive in that upper mid range, when an amp gets cranked and
obliterates our senses, its those pesky upper mids to always seem like they are going to 11, as they say. When you use the SYODv1 in a stack, you can get that same feel and sound because the SYOD pushes those same frequencies that we naturally focus on, allowing me to make incredible sounding cranked wide open amp sounds by using stacking. In the v2 mode, some of these upper mids are tamed somewhat, but that comes with the added
advantage of more compression and low end which can fatten up the tone when not stacking.
If I was considering buying another SYOD- I would argue that the Bearfoot SYODv3 really is the definitive version. It allows you to chose your mode based on application, your rig, or your guitar of choice. It still has all the stackablity and aggressiveness that is the game-changer about v1, while
having the more conventional v2 sounds in there as well. For me, the sound I still come back to most of the time on my SYOD is what I’ve called the “Timmy killer” because it keeps a Timmy out of my rig. A bright ish open and dynamic overdrive that adds grit and cut and rules for arpeggiated chords and rhythm work. Stack a HBOD for lead. Killer tones!” (USA, August 2014)
The original Model H. Is it a Hiwatt-in-a-box? Maybe…but Dan Baird calls it “Hell-in-a-box!” And that’s a good thing.
The Model H4K Overdrive/Distortion adds a Treble control knob to the
original Model H.
Voltage range is 8V-12V.
The Model H4K Overdrive/Distortion…the 4-Knob Model H adds a Treble control that allows the Model H to be tuned to a wider range of rigs.
The Treble control starts a little darker than the standard H and allows ample treble/upper mid adjustment. The Tone and Treble controls affect
different parts of the circuit and combine to let you get the exact impact and definition you need for your rig.
Lance Seymour
Pete Thorn (Model H4K and DRD3K Vid)
Burgs
Mike Ault
Mike Hermans
JustNick
Mike Hermans (Medium to High Gain Shootout)
1) Suhr Pro S1, PRS Custom 24…Mesa Mark IV ‘A’, Ceriatone Overtone
“The model H [4K] I really enjoyed! I want one of these to replace my overdrive channel of the mesa! Nicer midrange, and way easier to dial in! Sounds fat, clear and works great for rhythm as well as leads. There are really no bad sounds out of this pedal! I don’t know if I set my clean channel differently or the pedal has been changing dramatically, but this just works better than the 3 knob with my amp…” (Australia, April 2012)
2) 2009 PRS Mira, 50’s reissue Telecaster and ’74 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (mini humbuckers)
“Model H (4 Knob)…Ok, this pedal was my favourite in this tourbox. There was something really nice about the tones I was getting out of this one. Especially with my humbucker guitars. There was a nice, juicy crunch there, that was somehow also a lot more ‘polite’ than the other two.
Overall, just seemed to be a very nice, rounded sound that was satisfying to play either power chords with, or single note runs. The extra Tone and Treble controls mean much better scope for removing any muddiness that may creep in. I was rarely unsatisfied with any of the tones I was getting with this pedal.” (Australia, May 2012)
3) Tele and a Magic Amps Brit MK2
“4 Knob Model H…OK so in my opinion this one is right back where it should be. I felt that before the revisions this pedal had lost something compared to the 3 knob model. Now it’s back in all it’s fat glory. The treble knob plus the tone control lets you add glassiness with a corpulent bottom end. I could happily live with the three knob model & maybe the H is too gainy for my sound with the lower wattage amps but fat crunch is what this pedal is about and so be it.” (Australia, April 2012)