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Description

Unleash the true potential of your electric guitar with the Tone City Kaffir Lime Overdrive Pedal. This compact powerhouse is designed to deliver that iconic TS-style overdrive with additional features that give your sound a unique edge. Providing a characteristic 'mid-hump', it saturates your tone with a warm, tube-like resonance that sustains beautifully for both rhythm and lead playing. The Kaffir Lime's flexible 2-band EQ lets you sculpt your sound with precision, offering separate controls for bass and treble along with a formidable +30 dB volume boost.

Its intuitive layout features controls for Volume, Gain, High, and Low, making it easy to dial in your desired tone. With its true bypass footswitch and a status LED cleverly integrated behind the transparent gain control, this pedal ensures your signal remains pristine when not in use. Housed in a robust metal casing, the Kaffir Lime is built to withstand the rigors of the road.

Ideal for both studio and live settings, this pedal connects via standard 6.3 mm mono jacks and is powered by a 9V DC mains adapter (not included). Note that battery operation is not supported, making it a reliable choice for consistent performance.

Key Features:

  • Boost / Overdrive with TS-style characteristics
  • 2-band EQ with separate bass and treble controls
  • +30 dB volume boost
  • Controls: Volume, Gain, High, Low
  • True bypass footswitch
  • Metal housing for durability
  • Status LED behind transparent gain control
  • Input/Output: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Power supply: 9V DC mains adapter required (not included)

Product specs

Available since February 2022
Overdrive Yes
Distortion No
Fuzz No
Metal No

FAQs

What type of overdrive does the Tone City Kaffir Lime offer?

The Tone City Kaffir Lime provides a boost/overdrive effect inspired by a classic green stompbox, delivering a warm, natural overdrive suitable for various music styles.

Is the Tone City Kaffir Lime suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?

Yes, the Tone City Kaffir Lime is versatile enough to enhance both rhythm and lead playing, offering clarity and sustain for solos while adding depth to chord progressions.

Can the Tone City Kaffir Lime be used with both tube and solid-state amplifiers?

The Tone City Kaffir Lime works well with both tube and solid-state amplifiers, providing consistent overdrive tones across different amp types.

Does the Tone City Kaffir Lime require a specific power supply?

The Tone City Kaffir Lime requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is typical for most guitar pedals.

How does the Tone City Kaffir Lime compare to other Tone City pedals?

The Tone City Kaffir Lime offers a distinct overdrive/boost effect, making it a unique addition to the Tone City lineup, which is known for its high-quality sound and compact design.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Amazing value for the price

  • Offers both high and low tone controls

  • Quality tube screamer sound reproduction

  • Compact size fits easily on crowded pedalboards

  • Versatile sound, suitable for Tube screamer/BB pre-amp fans

CONS

  • Lacks a bit of desired gain for some users

  • No internal battery space, requires external power supply

  • Can produce noise at higher volumes and gain settings

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Tone City Kaffir Lime.

Features and functionality

  • The Kaffir Lime excels as an overdrive on clean channels but fails to boost a crunchy amp into high gain effectively.

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Comparisons

  • The Kaffir Lime is considered a Tube Screamer clone, but alternatives like the TS mini may be preferred for boosting purposes.

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  • The Tone City Kaffir Lime is frequently compared to the Xotic BB Preamp, with some users noting it successfully replicates the BB's tonal qualities.

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  • The Caline Orange Burst is another popular alternative to the Xotic BB Preamp, praised for its authenticity in capturing the original pedal's sound.

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Use cases and applications

  • Optimal for use as a standalone overdrive rather than a boost for high-gain settings.

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  • Users find the Kaffir Lime effective for achieving smooth overdrive with a low-end growl, particularly when paired with a Telecaster and a Princeton amp.

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User experience

  • Owners note it's best suited for clean channel use rather than pairing with already crunchy amps.

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  • One owner highlights the Kaffir Lime's ability to maintain dynamics better with single-coil pickups compared to humbuckers, especially in lead settings.

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chapersdale

Perfect for small budgets

An excellent imitation of one of the most iconic overdrive sounds. The small footprint makes it great for cramming on to your pedal but the lack of space for a battery means you've got to have some sort of power supply running to it. Gets a little noise with higher volumes and gain, but I've never been disappointed with mine.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Great for use as a light gain into a distortion or as a mid boost after a fuzz such as the big muff.

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My Favourite Affordable Pedal

Best affordable pedal I've used. Based on a Tube screamer/BB pre-amp kinda thing. I sold it to a mate when thinning out the collection. Still regret letting it go.

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