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Description

Introducing the J Rockett Audio Designs BLUENOTE Pro Guitar Distortion Effects Pedal - not just another distortion pedal, it's your ticket to that sought-after, woodsy blues feel. With more gain than your typical tube screamer, it provides a unique blend of transparency, warmth, and musicality. The key to its versatility lies in the "Hot" switch, which when flipped on, adds more gain, more volume, and those thick, juicy low-mids that make your tone come alive.

This pedal is not just about the sound, it's about the feel. It responds remarkably well to different guitar and amp combinations, making it a suitable choice for a wide range of applications. Whether you're looking for that raw rock-n-roll vibe or a subtle jazz groove, BLUENOTE has got you covered. What's more, with its 4-knob layout -Volume, Gain, Tone, and Fat- you can effortlessly dial in your desired tone.

Key Features:

  • Achieves bluesy overdrive at any volume level
  • Provides transparent, organic-sounding grind with an extra helping of gain
  • Volume knob controls output level
  • Gain knob controls the amount of distortion
  • Tone knob adjusts highs and smoothness
  • Fat knob is a subtle low-end trim
  • "Hot" switch infuses your playing with more gain, more volume, and truckloads of juicy mids
  • True bypass for preserving your tone when the pedal is off
  • Can be powered with a 9V power adapter (sold separately) or 9V battery
  • Durable metal housing and switch
  • Made in USA

Product specs

Pedal Type Overdrive
Analog/Digital Analog
Inputs 1 x 1/4"
Outputs 1 x 1/4"
True Bypass Yes
Power Source 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
Batteries 1 x 9V
Width 3"
Depth 4.75"

FAQs

What type of overdrive tones can I expect from the J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro?

The J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro delivers a warm, transparent overdrive with a natural tube-like response, perfect for blues and classic rock. It excels in providing a dynamic, touch-sensitive drive that can enhance your guitar's natural tone.

Does the J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the Bluenote Pro is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, offering a versatile overdrive that maintains clarity and articulation across different pickup types.

Is the J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro suitable for use as a clean boost?

The Bluenote Pro can function as a clean boost by keeping the gain low and adjusting the volume to taste, providing a subtle volume increase with minimal coloration.

Does the J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro have true bypass switching?

Yes, the Bluenote Pro features true bypass switching, ensuring that your signal remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.

What power supply is required for the J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro?

The Bluenote Pro requires a 9V DC power supply (sold separately) and can also operate with a 9V battery for added convenience.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Offers transparent overdrive with a touch of growl for dynamic sound

  • Replaces tubescreamer effectively, enhancing clean tones

  • Provides a vintage vibe tone, appealing to classic sound enthusiasts

  • Fat switch adds depth, enhancing the warmth and richness of the sound

  • Hot switch boosts tones, great for single coils and more bite

  • Pedal is highly responsive, adapting well to different playing dynamics

  • Built like a tank, indicating durability and reliability

  • Exceptionally natural sounding, retaining the guitar's character

  • Versatile, covering a broad range from clean to overdrive tones

  • Ideal for genres from jazz and blues to rock, thanks to its warmth and bite

CONS

  • Some users wish the Fat switch were a stomp button for easier live use

  • Hot feature as a toggle switch instead of a footswitch limits on-the-fly adjustments

  • Bypass button placement can lead to accidentally hitting controls

  • Jack sockets could be more robust for some users' preference

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Great natural overdrive boost pedal !

Just got this pedal and it is one of the most natural sounding low to medium overdrive boost pedals I've ever come across, and believe me I have used them all. I've been playing for over 40 years professionally and I have used or tried every dirt box out there, this is a keeper ! I can see the reason a great player like John Scofield uses this pedal !

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See how John Scofield uses J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro

John Scofield

Guitarist, Composer

Medeski Martin & Wood

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“Mason Mangella convinced me to use this because it's true bypass,” Scofield says in this video at 3:43. “This is pretty subtle. It's a distortion thing, but it's a blues kind... not a real crunch. As much as anything I use the distortion of the AC30. It's a natural thing,” Scofield said.

See how Mark Lettieri uses J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro

Mark Lettieri

Guitarist

Snarky Puppy

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In an effort to more effectively answer your "what's on your board right now" questions, here's a pic of both of 'em.

See how Jeremy Freedman uses J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro

Jeremy Freedman

Guitarist

The Neighbourhood

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At the 4:30 mark of video, you can see the Blue Note Overdrive pedal on Jeremy's pedalboard.

See how Chris McQueen uses J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro

Chris McQueen

Guitarist

Snarky Puppy

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You can just make out Chris' Blue Note at the bottom centre-right of this photo of the Sylva Recording sessions.

See how Kenny Greenberg uses J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro

Kenny Greenberg

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"It's really transparent. It's really more of a boost. There's a little bit distortion to it that retains the character and the tone of the guitar, especially if you're playing the Strat. [...] You turn this on, and it just gets kind of a warm-sounding." - Greenberg about Bluenote pedal.

See how Adam Miller uses J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro

Adam Miller

Guitarist

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A J. Rockett Blue Note can be seen in this photo of Adam's pedalboard.

See how Charles Bissell uses J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro

Charles Bissell

Singer, Guitarist

The Wrens

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"Got the pedalboard nearly done for the solo show - see you 9:00pm at alphaville."

See how Grant Geissman uses J Rockett Audio Designs Bluenote Pro

Grant Geissman

Guitarist

Chuck Mangione

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Verified via Vintage Guitar® magazine

"I’m using a Yamaha G100. It’s a 1×12 and it’s super loud and very clean, which I need when I play jazz. I also use an old Boss OD-1 that’s very smooth-sounding. I recently got a Zendrive, which is very cool, and a J. Rocket Blue Note."

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