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Description

The Original Distortion by hand-made in Japan by A.S.W

The A.S.W Original Distortion is a rare, likely Japanese boutique distortion pedal known primarily through its use by yuxuki waga. It appears to deliver a focused, musical distortion suited for melodic and atmospheric playing styles rather than extreme high-gain tones. Given its boutique nature, the pedal likely emphasizes analog warmth and dynamic response, allowing it to react well to picking intensity and guitar volume changes. Its voicing can be assumed to sit between classic rock distortion and a slightly modern, articulate edge. Because of its obscurity and lack of commercial distribution, it is often considered a niche or possibly discontinued unit. The pedal remains largely undocumented, adding to its “mystery gear” status among guitar enthusiasts.

Specs:

• Type: Distortion pedal
• Circuit: Analog (very likely, based on era and boutique style)
• Controls: Likely Gain, Tone, Level (standard 3-knob layout assumed)
• Switching: Footswitch (true bypass unknown)
• Power: 9V DC (standard pedal format, not officially confirmed)
• Build: Boutique / small-run production
• Origin: Likely Japan
• Availability: Rare / possibly discontinued

Product specs

Power 9V
Bypass true bypass
Analog/Digital analog

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