The Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium is a powerhouse pedal that seamlessly blends legendary overdrive with amp-like tonal bliss, making it a versatile tool for any guitarist seeking rich, dynamic soundscapes. This pedal combines two iconic sounds—the K-style overdrive circuit with germanium diodes on the right and the D-style amp-in-a-box on the left—offering a comprehensive range of tones from smooth sustain to crunchy overdrive.

With its ability to operate internally at 18V DC, the Unobtanium delivers more headroom and a tube-like response, ensuring your guitar tone remains vibrant and articulate. The pedal's flexibility is further enhanced by its passive serial effects loop, allowing you to integrate additional pedals seamlessly. True bypass design with high-quality relays means your signal stays pristine when the pedal is disengaged.

On the right side, explore various tonal textures with controls for Gain, Volume, and Treble, along with switches for Buffer/True and Stock/Mod, which can shift from original clipping to extended headroom. The left side offers a more nuanced approach with Gain, Volume, Tone, and Emphasis controls, plus SSS and ODS switches to toggle between clean, transparent compression or elevated mid frequencies with harmonic overtones.

Key Features:

• Dual overdrive/pre-amp configuration
• Independent K-style and D-style circuits
• Internal 18V DC operation for enhanced headroom
• True bypass with high-quality relays
• Passive serial effects loop
• Right side controls: Gain, Volume, Treble; switches for Buffer/True and Stock/Mod
• Left side controls: Gain, Volume, Tone, Emphasis; switches for SSS and ODS
• Input, output, and FX loop connections
• Connection for an external footswitch (not included)

Product specs

FAQs

What type of overdrive tones can I expect from the Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium?

The Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium delivers a variety of classic overdrive tones, emulating the sound of sought-after vintage amplifiers. It provides a rich, dynamic response suitable for blues, rock, and classic rock genres.

Is the Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium suitable for use with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the Unobtanium is designed to work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, offering a versatile overdrive that complements different guitar types and pickup configurations.

Does the Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium require a specific power supply?

The Unobtanium requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a center-negative polarity, which is commonly used with most guitar pedals.

Can the Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium be used as a preamp?

Yes, the Unobtanium includes preamp capabilities, allowing it to be used as a preamp to shape your guitar tone before it reaches the amplifier.

How does the Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium differ from typical distortion pedals?

Unlike typical distortion pedals, the Unobtanium focuses on delivering authentic overdrive tones without the high-gain distortion, making it ideal for players seeking a natural, amp-like overdrive sound.