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Description

The Tone City Model V is a compact yet powerful overdrive pedal designed to bring your guitar's sound to life. Ideal for musicians seeking a versatile overdrive, this pedal offers a range of tones from subtle crunch to full-throated roar. Built with a unique clipping circuit, the Model V ensures that your notes retain clarity even at high gain levels, making it a perfect companion for both studio sessions and live performances. Its simple three-knob configuration—Volume, Tone, and Gain—makes dialing in your desired sound a breeze, allowing you to focus more on your music and less on tweaking settings.

Whether you play blues, rock, or heavy metal, the Model V can adapt to your style with ease. Thanks to its true bypass design, your original guitar tone remains uncolored when the pedal is not in use. This pedal also features high-quality components that ensure durability and reliability, making it a valuable addition to any guitarist's pedalboard.

Embrace the full spectrum of overdrive possibilities with the Tone City Model V and let your guitar's voice be heard like never before.

Key Features:

  • Unique clipping circuit for enhanced clarity
  • Three-knob layout: Volume, Tone, Gain
  • True bypass for signal integrity
  • High-quality components for durability
  • Compact design for easy integration into any pedalboard setup
Andertons Music Co

Andertons Music Co

Tone City Model V - A Classic Vox Sounding Drive Pedal with Boost!

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Tone City Model V - A Classic Vox Sounding Drive Pedal with Boost!

Andertons Music Co

Andertons Music Co

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Mosky Spring Reverb & Tone City Model V Distortion with Boost Demo.

Down-on-Luck 59

Down-on-Luck 59

Reviews

PROS

  • Excellent at replicating chimey/jangly AC30 tones

  • Affordable option for AC30 pedal emulation

  • Boost option provides significant tonal versatility

  • Sturdy construction ensures durability

  • Provides clear and crisp boost for enhanced sound

CONS

  • Inconsistent volume/output levels between settings

  • Some units may arrive defective, affecting performance

  • Lacks a top boost or tone cut knob for added versatility

  • Volume can become excessively loud on low settings

  • Quality control issues noted, affecting reliability

Owner Insights

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

Use cases and applications

  • The Tone City Model V excels in producing Hendrix and Frusciante-style tones, making it ideal for players seeking that specific sound profile.

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User experience

  • Enthusiasts love Tone City pedals but note difficulty in obtaining them in the US after Riff City closed.

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