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Description

Discover the realm of fuzz like never before with the Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh Supreme, a pedal that promises to elevate your guitar tone from the mundane to the divine. Unlike any ordinary fuzz pedal, this supreme creation offers an unmatched dynamic range, capable of delivering both vintage warmth and modern aggression with ease. Its six-way diode mode selector and precise pre-input control put the power in your hands, allowing for an extensive command over saturation and tonal shaping. Whether you're looking to add a touch of classic fuzz or unleash a more contemporary, biting edge to your sound, the Pharaoh Supreme stands ready to deliver, all while ensuring your stage presence is unmissable with its commanding 10mm LED indicator.

Key Features:

  • Six-way diode mode selector for versatile tonal options
  • Precise pre-input control for detailed saturation adjustments
  • Expansive tonal range, from vintage Sovtek warmth to modern silicon buzz
  • Large 10mm LED indicator for high visibility
  • Dynamic fuzz response maintains clarity across settings

Product specs

Brand Black Arts Toneworks
Model Pharaoh Supreme
Finish Green
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Fuzz Pedals and Effects

FAQs

What unique features does the Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh Supreme offer compared to other fuzz pedals?

The Pharaoh Supreme features a variable pre input control which allows for infinite adjustment of saturation, offering more versatility than typical fuzz pedals. This feature enables users to tailor the fuzz effect from subtle to extreme saturation.

Is the Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh Supreme suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?

Yes, the Pharaoh Supreme is versatile enough to handle both rhythm and lead guitar roles. Its adjustable saturation and tone controls allow for a wide range of fuzz tones that can complement various playing styles.

Can the Pharaoh Supreme fuzz pedal be used effectively with bass guitars?

The Pharaoh Supreme can be used with bass guitars, providing a rich and full-bodied fuzz sound that maintains low-end clarity. Its versatile controls help in dialing in tones suitable for bass applications.

Does the Pharaoh Supreme require a specific power supply?

The Pharaoh Supreme typically requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals. It can also be powered using a 9V battery for convenience.

How does the Pharaoh Supreme handle live performance settings?

The Pharaoh Supreme is well-suited for live performances, offering robust build quality and consistent sound output. Its wide range of tonal options makes it adaptable to different live music genres and settings.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Solid build quality ensures durability

  • Full sweep pre-gain knob enhances tonal versatility

  • Six clipping choices offer expansive fuzz textures

  • Excellently voices low-register, heavy fuzz tones

  • Mosfet clipping setting produces standout sound

  • Versatile for everything from subtle to doomiest tones

  • Unmatched in fuzz tone variety for tone chasers

  • Punchy lows and articulate transient attack in chords

  • Can achieve tones from 60s blues to doom metal

CONS

  • Lacks a dedicated midrange control for further tonal shaping

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh Supreme.

Features and functionality

  • The Pharaoh Supreme offers a post-gain treble control, allowing users to enhance clarity while maintaining a heavy bass response.

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  • Bypassing diodes on the Pharaoh increases volume, creates an open sound, and sharpens clipping, blending Muff and Tone Bender characteristics.

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  • The Pharaoh's High control compensates treble loss when the Tone is set below 10 o'clock, enhancing flexibility for different guitar setups.

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  • The Pharaoh Supreme includes three additional clipping options compared to the standard Pharaoh, offering greater tonal versatility.

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  • The Supreme's "pre" knob replaces the standard model's Lo/Hi switch, allowing finer control over gain settings.

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Comparisons

  • Owners find the Pharaoh delivers more low end compared to the EQD Hoof, making it more suitable for doom metal.

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  • The Pharaoh delivers a more amp-like distortion on Germanium diodes, whereas the Silicon setting provides traditional Muff tones.

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  • The Hoof is noted to have less gain compared to the Pharaoh's "lo" setting, lacking the classic Muff-style lower mids wooliness.

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  • The LSTR model within the Black Arts Toneworks family offers higher gain but lacks changeable clipping diodes like the Supreme.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Pharaoh works well with a boost pedal in front, enhancing its fuzz for both guitar and bass applications.

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  • Pairing the Pharaoh with an EQD Westwood enhances lead tones, with the Westwood adding roughness and sustain when the Pharaoh's diodes are off.

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  • Owners find placing a clean boost after the Pharaoh enhances its sound, contrary to typical pedal setups where boosts precede fuzz.

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User experience

  • Users report that stacking a dirt pedal, like a Rat, into the Pharaoh can produce massive drone sounds.

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  • Owners note that the Pharaoh doesn't overwhelm the sound like a Big Muff, retaining more of the instrument's character.

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  • Owners report the footswitch may become faulty over time, causing sound cuts when activating the pedal; gradually pressing it restores normal operation.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Running an EQD Life Pedal v3 into the Pharaoh, especially with an Orange Super Crush 100, is highly effective for achieving doom metal tones.

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An all-in-one fuzz pedal

This fuzz pedal's most interesting feature is that it has 6 modes of clipping (silicon, germanium, asymmetrical germanium, MOSFET, LED, and complete bypass). You can get anything from 60s blues to doom metal tones from this one pedal, and it sounds great while doing it. The only con I can think of for this pedal is that aside from the clipping options, it doesn't not have a lot of controls. It has input gain, fuzz, volume, tone (which controls the low end), and high. It's in the same vein as the Big Muff with its controls, but I would have liked a midrange control as well.

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