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Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano

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Step into a world of tonal versatility with the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano, a revival of the classic 1970s overdrive pedal. This compact yet powerful device isn't just an overdrive pedal; it's a dynamic extension of your guitar that responds to your touch and playing intensity. Play harder, and the Hot Tubes Nano reacts with aggression; dial back, and it cleans up smoothly, mimicking the behavior of a tube amplifier.

For the purists, the Hot Tubes Nano also features a tone circuit bypass switch, allowing you to completely remove the tone circuit from your signal path for an authentic, uncolored sound. Housed in a sturdy die-cast chassis, this pedal is built to endure the rigors of gigging, practice, and studio sessions. The Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano is not just an overdrive pedal; it's a key to unlocking a wider range of tonal possibilities.

Key Features:

Based on the iconic 1970s CMOS Hot Tubes pedal
Highly responsive to playing dynamics, offering tube-like overdrive
Tone On/Off feature to bypass the tone circuit for a pure signal path
True Bypass design ensures no degradation of the guitar's signal
Comes with a 9V battery, can also be powered by an optional AC adapter (sold separately)

Owner's manual

Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano User Manual

Product specs

Pedal Type	Overdrive
Inputs	1 x Instrument
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
Power Source	9V DC power supply (sold separately)
Batteries	1 x 9V
Height	2"
Width	2.2"
Depth	4.3"
Weight	0.55 lbs.

FAQs

What kind of tone can I expect from the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano?: The Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano offers a classic 1970s CMOS overdrive sound, providing a warm, tube-like distortion that is responsive to your playing dynamics, making it ideal for blues and rock genres.
Does the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?: Yes, the Hot Tubes Nano is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, delivering a consistent overdrive tone across different guitar types.
Can the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano be powered by a battery?: Yes, the Hot Tubes Nano can be powered by a 9V battery, providing flexibility for musicians who prefer battery operation over a power supply.
Is the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano suitable for live performances?: The compact and durable design of the Hot Tubes Nano makes it suitable for live performances, offering reliable overdrive tones and easy integration into pedalboards.
How does the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano differ from other overdrive pedals?: The Hot Tubes Nano stands out with its vintage-inspired CMOS overdrive circuit, delivering a unique, tube-like warmth and dynamic response that sets it apart from other overdrive pedals.

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PROS

Highly responsive to playing dynamics
Pairs well with other pedals, including clean boosts and TS/SD-1 style
Effective tone control with a wide range of textures
Can function as a light clean boost or achieve extreme saturation
Affordable price for its versatile and dynamic range
Produces creamy tube sound, enhancing non-tube amps
Offers a range from clean to heavy overdrive, versatile for various genres
Compact, durable build suitable for stage use
Works well with both guitar and bass, maintaining transparency to lows
Low power consumption with long battery life

CONS

Dark sounding without much brightness unless overdrive is increased
Less versatile than some combinations (e.g., Hot Wax) due to lack of blend knob
Tone control may be too bass-heavy or lack sufficient treble for some preferences
Some users may find the pedal's switch tough to activate by hand
May produce an unpleasant, grainy sound with certain setups

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano.

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The Nano Hot Tubes is noted for adding low-end richness to fuzz pedals, particularly with volume up and OD set around 1 o'clock.
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The Hot Tubes Nano works exceptionally well with P90 pickups, adding a fat warmth that outperforms many boutique overdrives.
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Power sagging with the Nano produces excellent overdrive sounds, a technique appreciated by some owners.
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It's ideal for vintage tones, especially when used with a breaking up amp and the tone bypass feature engaged.
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Using the Nano as a tone sweetener involves setting volume at 75% and gain at 25% after an initial EQ to warm up solid-state amp tones.
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Works well with a Sovtek Big Muff Deluxe, offering a similar experience to the Hot Wax when used in front of the Muff for a fuzz/overdrive blend.
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The Hot Tubes Nano excels as an "always on" pedal for stacking, especially with a Fender Telecaster for dynamic tones from clean to crunchy.
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The pedal uses a CD4069 hex inverter CMOS chip, mimicking the sound of a heavily driven tube amp and is similar to the preamp stage of the Sunn Beta Lead and Beta Bass.
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Comparisons

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The pedal is noted for being wooly on its own but pairs well with midrange pedals like KOT, Klon, or Tubescreamer.
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While some find it the most bassy overdrive, others note it can be too bright for inherently trebly amps, showing varied tonal experiences based on setup.
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Paired with a ProCo Rat, the pedal enables tones reminiscent of Black Sabbath and older Dance Gavin Dance, enhancing its versatility for different genres.
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Features and functionality

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The central toggle switch activates the tone control knob, offering a darker, bassy fuzz-like tone when switched off.
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The pedal is praised for its ability to enhance textures by hitting key resonant spots in the amp and guitar spectrum.
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The tone knob, when set past noon, enhances the brightness but deadens tone below noon, impacting low-end boost.
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With Les Paul guitars, the overdrive is more sensitive, requiring adjustments like using higher tone settings to mitigate muddiness.
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Value and pricing

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Owners find the Hot Tubes Nano an exceptional value, often performing as well as or better than more expensive overdrive pedals.
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Owners note that the pedal's response is highly dynamic to guitar volume adjustments, impacting the crunchiness of the tone.
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4.5 out of 5

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thesatanists

about 2 years ago

From Boost to Fuzz. It does everything.

The voice of this pedal is very unique. Yo can use it as a boost, as mild OD, roaring dist and even fuzz around the 5 o'clock gain setting. Pairs well with other gain pedals. The bass response is HUGE !

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Reggae Dub Roots reggae

melody_maker

417

about 2 years ago

Overlooked Overdrive

Works great as a light touch-sensitive overdrive but also as a wooly fuzzed out drive. It’s very much reactive to volume input. I was super impressed from the first time I plugged it in.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Alternative rock Indie rock Psychedelic rock

tk_komet

159

over 2 years ago

Perfect Tube like Overdrive.

From slight overdrive to fuzz like distortion, this little reissue pedal is exactly what it says it is. Great for bass. I use it live aswell as in the studio.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Alternative rock Grunge Stoner rock

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sandini

117

over 4 years ago

Excellent

It was one of my first pedals and I am very satisfied with the ehx Hot Tubes. For a moderate price, you get a very versatile pedal. With the overdrive knob at the minimum, it can serve you as a boost, in addition to modifying the tone to give you different colors. With the knob in the middle, your amplifier starts to roar. With the knob at 3, it's a very powerful overdrive and with the knob at maximum, it's a bomb, being a very extreme saturation for genres like shoegaze. In conclusion, I love this pedal, I highly recommend it.

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Singer Guitarist Music Producer

Genres:

Rock Jazz Alternative rock