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Description

Unleash the beast within your riffs with the Abominable Electronics Hellmouth, a pedal that redefines the overdrive landscape. Drawing inspiration from the iconic TS9/808, the Hellmouth offers a beefed-up low end and an innovative twist by swapping out silicon diodes for 3mm LEDs, elevating the classic circuit with a modern, aggressive edge. Perfect for guitarists seeking to add depth and a unique growl to their sound, this pedal promises to be a relentless companion on your musical journey, whether you're shredding metal or exploring the depths of blues.

Key Features:

  • Based on the legendary TS9/808 circuit for that classic overdrive
  • Enhanced low end for deeper, more aggressive tones
  • 3mm LEDs for a distinct, modern boost in the circuit
  • Ideal for genres demanding depth and edge

Product specs

Brand Abominable Electronics
Model Hellmouth Overdrive
Finish Graphic
Year 2015
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What type of sound can I expect from the Abominable Electronics Hellmouth Overdrive?

The Hellmouth Overdrive delivers a powerful, aggressive tone with high gain and a pronounced midrange, making it suitable for heavy rock and metal genres.

Does the Hellmouth Overdrive work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the Hellmouth Overdrive is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, providing versatility and maintaining clarity across different guitar types.

Can the Hellmouth Overdrive be used as a clean boost?

While primarily an overdrive pedal, the Hellmouth can also function as a clean boost by adjusting the gain and level controls to suit your preference.

Is the Abominable Electronics Hellmouth suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Hellmouth is built robustly for live use, offering reliable performance and a distinctive sound that cuts through the mix during gigs.

What power supply does the Hellmouth Overdrive require?

The Hellmouth Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals.

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HELLMOUTH

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HELLMOUTH

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Abominable Electronics

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Abominable Electronics - HELLMOUTH - Guitar Demo

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Abominable Electronics Hellmouth Bouncing Souls 30th Anniversary Ltd Ed.

Russo Music

Russo Music

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Abominable Electronics Hellmouth.

Features and functionality

  • The pedal combines TS9 and TS808 circuits, with the addition of LED clipping that visually lights up red during hard play, indicating signal distortion.

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  • The pedal includes a knob for blending clean sound with distortion, offering versatile sound shaping.

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  • It has both a toggle switch and a foot switch labeled "Destroy" to add more gain and clipping.

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  • The pedal's clean blend knob allows unique drive sounds by incorporating clean signals from other pedals like muffs and rats, enhancing versatility and tone shaping.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Switching to LED clipping provides a noticeable boost in gain and volume, enhancing the overdrive effect.

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Comparisons

  • Owners note the Hellmouth as a TS9/TS808 clone, appealing for those looking for a versatile tubescreamer option in a single pedal.

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  • Owners with experience using TS808, Plumes, and Palisades find Hellmouth's clean blend feature a game-changer, making it a preferred choice for versatile tube screamer needs.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate that the pedal doesn't completely alter the amp's natural sound, maintaining its character.

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  • Some users appreciate the visual aesthetics, noting the artwork by Wizard of Barge and the LED eyes that light up during signal boost, enhancing the pedal's appeal.

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Build quality

  • The enclosure features a unique red sparkle finish that has received positive feedback from users.

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Use cases and applications

  • Users report success using Hellmouth as a boost into preamps like Science Mother, achieving a tight modern metal sound when paired with an Orange Pedal Baby.

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See how Adam Jones uses Abominable Electronics Hellmouth

Adam Jones

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Tool

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Adam Jones showcases the Abominable Electronics Hellmouth overdrive pedal on his Instagram account, as evidenced by a photo he shared with the caption "#HellMouth 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 @abominablepedals."

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Reba Meyers

Guitarist

Marilyn Manson

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Mentioned on the official product page through her band Code Orange. Her name is specified on the official Abominable Electronics artist page](https://www.abominablepedals.com/pages/roster).

The Hellmouth is a must have for anyone playing a distorted guitar. Used by All Pigs Must Die, Code Orange, Tool, and many others, I myself turn the gain down on my JCM800 and use the Hellmouth to overdrive the amp. It's that good.

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Madeline Johnston

Guitarist, Music Producer

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Madeline can be seen using the classic three knob version of this pedal on this picture from a 2022 tour.

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Adam Wentworth

Bassist

All Pigs Must Die

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Verified via Abominable Electronics

Mentioned on the official product page through his band All Pigs Must Die. His name is specified on the official Abominable Electronics artist page](https://www.abominablepedals.com/pages/roster).

The Hellmouth is a must have for anyone playing a distorted guitar. Used by All Pigs Must Die, Code Orange, Tool, and many others, I myself turn the gain down on my JCM800 and use the Hellmouth to overdrive the amp. It's that good.

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