Lets talk . . . amps, for a second.

What do you think of when you hear a tube amp? We think of massive amounts of gain slamming into each other and creating this explosion of harmonics and overdrive that we’ve come to know and love. You know what we don’t think of? Clipping diodes.

Why are we telling you this? The Lunastone drive pedals—dubbed True OverDrive—accomplish their gain structures using the same method as a tube amp—several cascading gain stages with the only natural compression occurring as a result of the inherent parts, with nary a diode to be found. Clipping diodes intentionally lop off the peaks of you guitar’s signal.

The Lunastone Big Fella has no such thing. It’s a very natural-sounding, harmonically-rich overdrive that gives a subtle mid-boost, much like a British amplifier does. The circuit is bombarded with gain stages until the final one achieves a snowball effect of overdrive, which exits the pedal with some serious tonal weight.

Two modes are available on the Big Fella, named simply “OD1” and “OD2.” Each represents a level of gain, crunch and added harmonics. OD1 is a lighter, touch-sensitive, more transparent drive with a pronounced mid push. OD2 is a higher-gain tone with some serious crunch.

An independently switchable Boost mode gooses your amp with an extra 15 decibels of gain, but you may choose to integrate it into your base tone as it makes for a crystalline preamp that brings your guitar to life.

When the two circuits are combined, your amp is but an innocent bystander in its path, and the front end of your loudbox crumbles spectactularly, easing the preamp into sweet, sweet meltdown that sounds, and more importantly, feels natural.

Lunastone Big Fella Overdrive features:

• Based on cascading gain stages rather than clipping
• Two OD modes provide a diverse arrangement
• Independently switchable 15dB boost
• True bypass switching
• Standard 9v center-negative power operation (adapter not included)

Product specs

FAQs

What type of overdrive tone can I expect from the LunaStone Big Fella pedal?

The LunaStone Big Fella offers a warm, natural overdrive tone with a smooth transition from clean to driven sounds, making it suitable for blues, rock, and classic rock genres.

Does the LunaStone Big Fella pedal feature true bypass switching?

Yes, the LunaStone Big Fella is equipped with true bypass switching, ensuring your guitar signal remains unaltered when the pedal is not in use.

Is the LunaStone Big Fella compatible with both electric guitar and bass?

While primarily designed for electric guitar, the LunaStone Big Fella can be used with a bass guitar, though it may alter the low-end response compared to guitar-specific use.

What power supply is required for the LunaStone Big Fella overdrive pedal?

The LunaStone Big Fella requires a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used with most guitar pedals.

How does the LunaStone Big Fella differ from other overdrive pedals?

The LunaStone Big Fella stands out with its unique approach to overdrive, using a series of cascading gain stages to deliver a more dynamic and responsive tone compared to traditional clipping circuits.