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Description

This is Shigemori Ruby Stone.

-Shigemori is Japanese handmade pedal brand.

-Shigemori might not be a well known brand but Bruce Kulick(KISS), Ryota(ONE OK ROCK) and many other guitarists are using Shigemori pedal.

-Interestingly, Shigemori covers their circuit board with epoxy resin to prevent copy.

-Then the pedal shows unique clear gain tone.

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SHIGEMORI Ruby Stone Premium demo compare with Ruby Stone

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SHIGEMORI Ruby Stone Premium demo compare with Ruby Stone

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SHIGEMORI RUBY STONE vs VEMURAM JanRay

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Hittin’ The Blue Note

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TS-9(808改)とSigemori Ruby Stoneとの比較~♪

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music channel bluewind

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VEMURAM Jan Ray SHIGEMORI RUBY STONE

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CRAFTROS TRIDENT Shigemori RUBY STONE Fulltone OCD(V1.7)

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SHIGEMORI Ruby Stone Premium Overdrive Pedal | Squier Telecaster |

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All Music X'cess AMX

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Shigemori Ruby Stone vs Vemuram Jan Ray (low gain comparation)

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Shigemori Ruby Stone.

Use cases and applications

  • The Shigemori Ruby Stone is sought after for its capability to both enhance an MXR m77 OD and act as a primary gain stage.

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  • The Ruby Stone is used alongside an OD-3 for specific tones on the song "Signal" and the album "Just a Moment."

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Value and pricing

  • It's suggested that the Ruby Stone has inflated import prices, making it a strategic purchase if bought locally in Japan.

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Comparisons

  • The Jan Ray is noted for its brass casing, which could justify its higher price compared to the Ruby Stone, despite similar sound qualities.

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  • The Jan Ray's saturation trimmer, set halfway, is believed to significantly differentiate its sound from the Timmy overdrive pedal.

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  • The 9OVERDRIVE9 Verre, particularly the 1.0 version, is recommended as a viable alternative to the Ruby Stone for similar tonal qualities.

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  • The Demonfx Jan Ray is highlighted as a strong clone option for those seeking Jan Ray tones without the higher price tag.

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Features and functionality

  • The Ruby Stone, while similar to the Muse, is indicated to have a more balanced brightness, preferred by some users for its tonal quality.

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Build quality

  • Ruby Stone's finish is prone to wear, making it hard to find in pristine condition on the used market.

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Mods and upgrades

  • A Jan Ray clone with a Timmy clipping option and different op-amp is available, offering a smoother sound for $130.

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Warm Distortion

This is made by Japanese professional craftworker one by one. When you use this pedal, you'll be absolutely surprised about low-noise because of aluminum body & warm distortion. It can expand the possibility of your sound.

Artist usage

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See how Toru Kitajima uses Shigemori Ruby Stone

Toru Kitajima

Singer, Guitarist

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Used as 1st stage drive starting from roughly 2009 to 2012

See how Yusuke (Lynch) uses Shigemori Ruby Stone

Yusuke (Lynch)

Singer, Guitarist

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A Shigemori Ruby Stone can be seen on Yusuke's pedalboard in a post to Facebook by LiveLine.

Album Usage

The Shigemori Ruby Stone has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Shigemori Ruby Stone, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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