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Description

Unleash your guitar's full potential with the Dunwich Amps Tyrant, an overdrive pedal that delivers a spectrum of tonal possibilities. Crafted for discerning musicians, the Tyrant combines vintage warmth with modern versatility, making it a standout choice in the world of overdrive effects. This pedal is built with premium components, ensuring consistent performance and durability gig after gig.

The Tyrant's intuitive controls offer a seamless user experience, allowing you to effortlessly shape your sound. With responsive gain and tone controls, this pedal provides everything from subtle drive to aggressive crunch, catering to a variety of musical styles. Whether you're chasing classic rock tones or experimenting with more contemporary sounds, the Tyrant adapts with ease.

At the heart of the Tyrant is a unique circuit design that delivers a dynamic response and unparalleled clarity. Musicians will appreciate the pedal's ability to maintain note definition, even at high gain settings, ensuring that every chord and solo cuts through the mix. The true bypass functionality preserves your guitar's natural tone, minimizing signal loss when the pedal is disengaged.

Key Features:

  • Premium components for reliable performance
  • Intuitive gain and tone controls for versatile sound shaping
  • Unique circuit design for dynamic response and clarity
  • True bypass to maintain your guitar's natural tone
  • Suitable for a wide range of musical styles and genres
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HM2 CULT

Dunwich Amps TYRANT vs. Boss HM-2

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Dunwich Amps TYRANT vs. Boss HM-2

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HM2 CULT

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HM2 CULT

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Dunwich Tyrant the king ov all HM2 , boss

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BearAmps

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The Chainsaw Files – Dunwich Amplifications Tyrant vs. Boss HM-2 clone comparison

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Dome

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Pedal Face-Off – Dunwich HM-2 clone comparison - Tyrant vs. Nihilist

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Dome

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Dunwich Amps Tyrant.

Features and functionality

  • The Tyrant pedal is praised for its HM-2 style with enhanced buzz, making it ideal for hardcore and metal genres.

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User experience

  • Limited to just 30 units, each pedal has a unique number written on the back, adding to its exclusivity.

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  • Some buyers faced difficulties purchasing the pedal due to high demand, selling out in 15 seconds.

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Comparisons

  • The Tyrant is favored over traditional HM-2 pedals due to its unique sound character, described as a buzzsaw effect.

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mattthompson

Extremely Aggressive

More versatile than I expected, and extremely powerful.

Artist usage

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See how Kurt Ballou uses Dunwich Amps Tyrant

Kurt Ballou

Guitarist, Music Producer

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Kurt Ballou uses the Dunwich Amps Tyrant, as confirmed by the Instagram post from @godcitymusic: "Coming soon, the @nailstyranny Tyrant by @dunwichamps. Limited run of 30 pedals available from @allinmerch. @wildcustomguitars."

See how Phil Sgrosso uses Dunwich Amps Tyrant

Phil Sgrosso

Guitarist

As I Lay Dying

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This FB post shows his Pedal Board for the Poison Headache tour in 2016

See how Todd Jones uses Dunwich Amps Tyrant

Todd Jones

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via SVBTERRANEAN

"The only custom gear we used was the “Tyrant” pedal made by Dunwich. I’m hesitant to call it an HM-2 clone, but that’s essentially what it is, with a bit more high end range."

See how Taylor Young uses Dunwich Amps Tyrant

Taylor Young

Guitarist, Bassist

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Taylor Young can be seen using the Dunwich Amps Tyrant pedal in a photo shared on Instagram by user taylorxyoung.

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Dunwich Amps Tyrant, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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