Meet the Jackson Audio Asabi Mateus Asato Signature Overdrive/Distortion Pedal, the product of a painstaking two-year development process. This pedal is designed to deliver the iconic sound of Mateus Asato, a modern guitar hero known for his virtuosic and jazz-inflected excursions.

As a complete 'Marshall-in-a-box' pedal, the Asabi is a dual distortion and overdrive pedal, carefully engineered to recreate the soulful overdriven tones and liquid high gain tones that make Mateus Asato's sound so distinctive. The distortion channel is built around a Modern High-gain circuit, paying homage to the legendary JCM800 amplifier. This channel delivers harmonic complexity and detail reminiscent of a classic British-style high-gain amp.

The overdrive channel, on the other hand, provides the smooth overdrive and touch sensitivity of a vintage Marshall Plexi. With its four selectable clipping diode presets, ranging from a classic screamer to a vintage British-style amp overdrive, it offers a broad palette of tones to cater to various playing styles.

One standout feature of the Asabi is the Innovative Gain Cycle mode, which splits the maximum gain into four equal parts, allowing you to ramp up your crunch tones to fit the shifting dynamics of a performance.

On top of that, you can further customize the Asabi's sound with its replaceable analog plug-ins. This offers the potential for endless tonal exploration and customization without the need to purchase a new pedal.

Key Features:

• Designed in collaboration with Mateus Asato
• Dual distortion and overdrive pedal
• Modern High-gain circuit for distortion
• Four selectable clipping diode presets
• Active 3-band EQ for flexible tone shaping
• Innovative Gain Cycle mode with 4 scalable distortion settings
• Replaceable analog plug-ins for changing the distortion’s tonal character
• MIDI input for controlling parameters via an external footswitch
• Rugged and compact brushed stainless steel enclosure

Product specs

FAQs

What type of distortion circuit is the Jackson Audio Asabi based on?

The Jackson Audio Asabi's stock distortion is based on the Marshall JCM800, offering a modern high-gain, hard-clipping circuit that delivers a crisp and open tone.

Can the Jackson Audio Asabi pedal be used with MIDI devices?

Yes, the Jackson Audio Asabi includes a MIDI input, allowing integration with MIDI devices for expanded control and functionality.

What power supply is required for the Jackson Audio Asabi pedal?

The Jackson Audio Asabi requires a 9V DC power supply with at least 200mA current, which is sold separately.

Does the Jackson Audio Asabi pedal feature true bypass switching?

Yes, the Jackson Audio Asabi pedal includes true bypass switching, ensuring your guitar's tone remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.

How does the active 3-band EQ on the Jackson Audio Asabi affect the sound?

The active 3-band EQ on the Jackson Audio Asabi allows you to precisely shape your tone by adjusting the bass, mid, and treble frequencies, providing versatile sound customization.