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The Pete Cornish Death Pedal is a powerhouse distortion effects pedal designed for guitarists seeking a rich, textured sound that cuts through any mix. Crafted by the legendary Pete Cornish, renowned for his work with iconic musicians, this pedal brings a signature touch to your setup. Its handcrafted circuitry ensures a warm, organic tone that enhances your guitar's natural voice, while delivering a wide range of distortion levels, from subtle overdrive to full-throttle crunch.

The Death Pedal is built with durability in mind, featuring a rugged construction that withstands the rigors of both stage and studio environments. Its intuitive layout makes it easy for musicians to dial in the perfect sound, catering to both minimalists and tone tweakers alike. The pedal's true bypass switching preserves your signal integrity when not engaged, ensuring your core sound remains pristine.

Whether you're playing blues, rock, or metal, this pedal provides the versatility and reliability needed to push your creative boundaries. Guitarists will appreciate the pedal's smooth response and dynamic range, allowing for expressive performance and nuanced playing.

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Handcrafted circuitry for a warm, organic tone
Wide range of distortion levels from subtle to aggressive
Rugged construction for durability
True bypass switching for signal integrity
Intuitive control layout for easy sound sculpting

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Aram Bajakian

PETE CORNISH DEATH PEDAL FUZZ UBER RARE NG

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The Death Pedal offers a heavily gated fuzz effect, providing a 'dead silent' operation when not playing, if the bias is correctly adjusted.
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Designed to create an 'imminent amp death' fuzz sound, inspired by the tone used by Lou Reed, making it suitable for those seeking a gritty, aggressive distortion.
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Builders report that using the Dirtbox Layouts version of the pedal results in a straightforward build process, with successful operation upon first assembly.
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The GC-1 pedal features a unique design inspired by the Long Man of Wilmington, a historic hill figure near Pete Cornish's workshop, adding a local cultural touch.
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Lou Reed

Singer, Guitarist

The Velvet Underground

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Used in his Metal Machine Trio tour, clearly seen on the floorboard (custom-made for Lou in 2002: http://www.petecornish.co.uk/client.html). Picture © Pete Cornish: http://www.petecornish.co.uk/GreySeries.html.