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Description
The J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon is a versatile overdrive pedal, and an homage to a legendary 1990s-era stompbox. This pedal isn’t just about distortion, it can also function as a clean boost, adding a new dimension to your sound. As you introduce gain, the Archer Ikon artfully blends it with the clean signal, creating a magical balance that's perfect for every musician.
This pedal uses diodes associated with the iconic gold-hued original, producing a sound that's similar to its silver counterpart, but with more gain and warmth. The Archer Ikon is transparent by design, allowing you to dial in gain without significantly altering the tone of your guitar. This unique feature makes the Archer Ikon more versatile than you’d think. Crank the gain for a killer tube-esque distortion, or dial it back for a subtle, yet flavorful boost.
But the Archer Ikon is not just about the sound, it's also about simplicity. It operates with a straightforward 3-knob layout: Output controls the volume level, Treble takes your tone from dark to bright, and Gain controls the amount of distortion.
The Archer Ikon is a surefire way to enhance the character of your sound, offering a unique blend between gain and clean signal that's both versatile and transparent.
Key Features:
- Employs diodes associated with the iconic 1990s-era gold overdrive
- Shockingly transparent — dial in gain without significantly altering the tone of your guitar
- Delivers slightly more gain than the silver Archer, with a touch more low-end warmth
- Output, Treble, and Gain knobs for straightforward operation
- Can function as a clean boost or a distortion pedal
- Runs off of 9-volt power, but has an internal charge pump to double its voltage to 18 volts (Do not plug the Archer Ikon into an 18-volt adapter — you’ll blow its protection diode!)
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Overdrive, Boost |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Bypass Switching | Buffered |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Power Usage | 26mA |
| Height | 1.25" |
| Width | 2.3" |
| Depth | 4.0" |
| Weight | 0.88 lbs. |
FAQs
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How does the J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon compare to the original Klon Centaur?
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The Archer Ikon is designed to emulate the Klon Centaur's iconic overdrive, offering a slightly warmer and more compressed sound at lower gain settings and a smooth overdrive at higher settings.
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What power requirements does the J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon have?
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The Archer Ikon requires a 9V DC power supply and has a current draw of 26mA. It can also be powered by a single 9V battery.
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Is the J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon suitable for both overdrive and boost functions?
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Yes, the Archer Ikon functions as both an overdrive and a boost pedal, allowing for versatile tonal shaping and dynamic range enhancement.
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Does the J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon have true bypass switching?
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No, the Archer Ikon features buffered bypass switching, which helps maintain signal integrity across long cable runs.
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Can the J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon be used with a bass guitar?
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While primarily designed for electric guitar, the Archer Ikon can also be used with a bass guitar, offering a warm and dynamic overdrive tone.
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Reviews
PROS
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+ Exceptional versatility, from clean boost to crunchy overdrive
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+ Maintains guitar and amp's character, even at high gain settings
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+ Works well with a variety of guitars, especially with single coils
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+ Provides vintage early 70s tones and modern overdrive sounds
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+ Stacks well with other pedals for enhanced tonal options
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+ Durable build and heavy-duty case for longevity
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+ Transparent tone enhancement without coloring the original sound
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+ Offers substantial clean boost without tone loss
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+ Buffered bypass ideal for long pedal chains
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+ Harmonics and sustain are significantly improved
CONS
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Tends to accentuate the low mids more than some may prefer
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Only includes a treble control, limiting EQ shaping
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Can get noisy with the gain turned up
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Does not come with a storage pouch, unlike some competitors
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon.
Comparisons
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Users often debate between the Archer Ikon and the Wampler Tumnus, choosing based on size and tonal preferences.
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The Archer Ikon is perceived as superior to cheaper clones like the Mosky Golden Horse, offering more responsiveness due to higher-quality materials.
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Silver Archer offers a sharper, gritty tone with less bottom end and is louder than the Gold Archer at identical settings.
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Gold Archer is preferred for fuller sound and less grit, making it suitable for backing vocals and jazz settings.
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Features and functionality
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Big buttons on the Archer Ikon help in low-light gig conditions, allowing easier pedal operation by feel.
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Use cases and applications
Critic Reviews
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Based on 6 Reviews and 41 Ratings
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Most authentic sounding reproduction of the famously useful gold Centaur
It's identical sounding with the same character to the soulful Klon Centaur, but clearly a smaller enclosure with different potentiometers.
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The sweetest OD and Boost!
Full disclosure; I've known one of the owners since HS, '82. Having said that, I read all the hype and so on, about this pedal, the history, and the Klon. Simply put, this pedal is a must have, as it handles a few chores very well; OD and Boost. Rock solid, quiet, smaller real estate, and most of all just fantastic sounding drive. Transparent? What's that. I'll this; now matter how high the gain, I can still hear my guitar and amp. Important? You decide. It's gritty and smooth, and pushes a slightly overdriven amp to nice breakup. My rig; Laney VC30 2X10, Fender Blues Jr. Squier J. Mascis JM, Fat Tele with BG Seymour stacked in the bridge and a Pearly Gates in the neck. Many pedals, I usually have my Archer on at all times, with gain at 9 o'clock, volume at 10 o'clock and tone at about o'clock.
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Clean Boost, High Gain, Transparency...A Tru Ikon
I have been wanting an Archer after seeing a buddy of mine use his and after finding out Jonny Two Bags uses it with his Social D rig. Although not the silver they use, I was able to grab the gold Ikon at a good used price. Picked it up, brought it home, and messed with it. I can definitely say this is a bad muthafuckin' pedal. It is very transparent and does not color you tone at all; rather, it sweetens it. It is you having your cake, with sprinkles, and being able to eat it. All of it. With the output up and gain down, it serves as a clean boost to push your sound. And as soon as you turn up the gain, it can take you from a nice lil' crunch to a roaring overdrive (which surprised me considering most Klon/Klone users appear to play dad rock). The treble adds even more flavor to your tone as well, and add a nice little chime when used on the clean channel. Overall, the Ikon is fucking worth it - I don't see myself getting rid of this pedal at all. Get one. Do it. It's awesome.
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magic boost pedal
Klon in a box type pedal. I use it just as a lead boost on my main board so the gain is pretty much all the way down. It does have more sounds that also sound great as I have messed around with it by itself.
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it does sound like a centaur, so does a soul food ... have you played a centaur? I remember when they came out and were advertised in the back of guitar world and guitarist. I wish I had bought 20 of them and put them in my closet to sell on ebay now... its a clever riff on the a Distortion+ with some Rat thrown in and fantastic buffer, but the Klon is literally the most overhyped guitar toy ever. Though the TS808 versus TS9 debate is pretty comical too.
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For The Longshot live perfomances, just as a boost.
In an article by Amit Sharma on MusicRadar, Mick Thomson showcases some of his favorite guitar pedals, including the J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon overdrive pedal.
He uses the gold Archer Ikon which simmulates the gold horsie Klon Centaur.
Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))) used the J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon overdrive pedal during the 2019 "Let There Be Drone" tour in Europe, as seen in a photo of his pedalboard on Imgur.
Mami uses this boost as part of her signal chain.
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on pedalboard as made by Mason Marangella
Looks to be an Archer Icon second in his chain, just after the tuner.
In this Premier Guitar Rig Rundown, at about 12:10 there is a shot of her pedal board where the Archer Ikon is shown.
In an interview with GuitarPlayer.com, Bob Lanzetti mentions using the J Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon overdrive pedal.
In this video, Michael talks about the Archer pedal as an "always on."
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