Unlock a world of dynamic tonal possibilities with the Tone City Bad Horse, a compact yet powerful overdrive pedal that caters to both aspiring guitarists and seasoned professionals. This pedal is inspired by one of the most iconic and sought-after overdrive circuits in the music industry, bringing you a versatile range of sounds from a pristine clean boost to a robust, saturated overdrive.

Equipped with authentic germanium diodes, the Bad Horse delivers a clear and articulate timbre, ensuring your tone remains crisp and full of harmonics, especially at higher gain settings. Whether you're looking to push your amp to its natural overdrive or add a bit of grit to your clean tones, the wide gain range of this pedal has you covered.

The intuitive controls include Volume, Tone, and Gain, allowing you to easily dial in your desired sound. With a sturdy metal housing and a true bypass design, this pedal is built to withstand the rigors of live performances while preserving your guitar's natural sound when disengaged. The status LED hidden behind the transparent gain control adds a touch of style and functionality, ensuring you always know when the pedal is active.

Key Features:

• Boost / Overdrive with a wide gain range
• Based on a famous and expensive overdrive pedal
• Germanium diodes for clear timbre
• Full of harmonics at higher gain settings
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Gain
• True Bypass with a bypass footswitch
• Metal housing for durability
• Input: 6.3 mm mono jack; Output: 6.3 mm mono jack
• Power: 9V DC adapter (not included), current consumption: 10 mA
• Dimensions: 94 x 45 x 48 mm; Weight: approx. 266 g
• Note: Battery operation not supported

Product specs

FAQs

What type of power supply does the Tone City Bad Horse require?

The Tone City Bad Horse requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most pedalboards. It does not have a battery compartment, so an external power source is necessary.

Can the Tone City Bad Horse be used as both a booster and an overdrive?

Yes, the Tone City Bad Horse functions as both a booster and an overdrive pedal, allowing you to enhance your guitar signal or add overdrive for more tonal variety.

Is the Tone City Bad Horse suitable for use with both electric and bass guitars?

While primarily designed for electric guitars, the Tone City Bad Horse can also be used with bass guitars, although the tonal response may vary depending on the specific setup and personal preference.

How does the Tone City Bad Horse compare to other overdrive pedals?

The Tone City Bad Horse is known for its compact size and affordability, providing a classic overdrive sound with a straightforward control layout, making it a great choice for those seeking simplicity and quality.

Does the Tone City Bad Horse pedal have true bypass switching?

Yes, the Tone City Bad Horse features true bypass switching, ensuring that your guitar's tone remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.