SOME HAVE HEARD OF THE CENTAUR PEDAL, KLON…

but what do you know of Alcmene®?

According to Greek mythology, Zeus and Alcmene® had an affair from which Heracles, the slayer of centaurs was born.

We introduce to you Alcmene®, a mini pedal, fully loaded with authentic Klon style features, such as Germanium clipping diodes, Gold plated circuit board, active Treble control, Charge Pump, Buffered Bypass and more!

STRONG IN WRATH

Staying true to form, we used only NOS (New Old Stock) 1N34A Germanium Clipping diodes in the circuit. Turn up the Gain and you turn up

True Germanium Distortion!

LEGENDARY TONE • Made in the USA

1. MOSFET POWER PROTECTION: so you can feel safe if you have multiple power supplies, and accidentally plug in the wrong polarity. *** Above 9V is NOT protected. ***

2. Passive Volume Control: Dial down the volume to roll off the full frequency range.

3. Active Treble Control: Turn up the top end.

4. Charge Pump and Germanium Diodes inside.

5. Buffered Bypass stomp switch circuitry. As long as the Alcmene® pedal is in the signal chain, you’re getting a buffered signal OUT.

WHY ALCMENE ®?

This ‘Bad Girl’ comes loaded with an Asymmetrical Charge Pump in the circuit, delivering 24.5V. This Rail Voltage to the Op Amp gives you more Clean Headroom!

For the sound of John Mayer, Nels Cline or Joe Perry, the Alcmene® is sure to deliver.

All Polyester Film Capacitors in the Audio path.

Input Z (impedance): 280K (measured, as opposed to theoretical)

Power Requirement: 9VDC/20mA • NO INTERNAL BATTERY.

Powder Adapter Not Included. Requires a 9VDC Center Pin Negative (Fully Regulated power supply, such as the TrueTone 1 SPOT, or any other Power Adapter that will supply 9VDC and AT LEAST 20mA current.)

Product specs

FAQs

What type of power supply does the All-Pedal Alcmene Overdrive require?

The All-Pedal Alcmene Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is typical for most guitar pedals. It does not support battery operation.

Is the All-Pedal Alcmene Overdrive suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?

Yes, the All-Pedal Alcmene Overdrive offers a versatile range of tones that can enhance both rhythm and lead guitar parts, providing a warm overdrive suitable for various music styles.

How does the Alcmene Overdrive handle dynamic playing styles?

The Alcmene Overdrive is designed to be responsive to your playing dynamics, allowing it to clean up nicely with lighter picking and offer more saturation when you dig in.

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

Yes, the Alcmene Overdrive is compatible with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, delivering clear and articulate overdrive tones across different guitar types.

How does the All-Pedal Alcmene Overdrive differ from other overdrive pedals?

The Alcmene Overdrive is known for its compact mini format and its ability to deliver a rich, harmonically complex overdrive tone, setting it apart from other standard overdrive pedals.