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Updated version of 1970’s Jetlyzer Analog Flanger with voltage-controlled “Jet” Effect Jet sound generator with VCA and VCF circuits Unique modulated distortion effects Analog “whammy” effects to accent note passages External footswitch jack for engaging Jet Effect Works in FX loop or front-end of amp True Bypass Switching Maxon VJR-9 Best Pick Bestronics Best Guitar Flange Pedal

Designed in homage to classic 70’s distortion modulators such as the Flying Pan and Jetlyzer (both of which Maxon designed and built for Ibanez), the VJR-9 Vintage Jet Riser creates a Doppler jet effect so realistic you can almost feel the wind in your hair.

Rather than sticking with the old-school Jet design of phase shifter into distortion, the VJR-9 features an analog Bucket-Brigade Flanger as the modulation source to add a more realistic depth of field to the effect. Speed and Width controls allow adjustment of the flanging from slow takeoff to sonic boom.

In similar fashion, Maxon has forgone the use of a distortion circuit in favor of a voltage-controlled white noise generator to more accurately simulate the sound of a jet in flight. Featuring a combination of VCA and VCF circuits, the VJR-9’s Jet effect reacts to playing dynamics within a range preset by the Sensitivity, Range and Jet controls.

These two circuits can be used separately or in combination to create a wide variety of effects from subtle to extreme - classic chorus and flanging; tremolo-like auto-wah; massive sky-is-falling Jet sweeps; bizarre and other-worldly metallic tones bordering on ring-modulation – all these and more are possible with the VJR-9.

The VJR-9 also features a jack to connect an external switch (bypass or momentary) for the Jet function, allowing the user to add the effect in against the Flange when desired to accentuate certain note, phrases, or song sections.

The VJR-9’s internal voltage-doubling circuitry provides maximum headroom to eliminate input distortion. The higher operating voltage also allows it to be used in an FX loop in order to place the effect post-gain.

The Maxon VJR-9 Vintage Jet Riser – get ready for takeoff.

The VJR-9 is an updated version of vintage FL-70 Jetlyzer with added features and superior performance.

Classic 70’s Transistor Distortion High Gain with long sustain & low noise Retains note definition, even with chords Sounds like a tighter, more refined Big Muff The EH Big Muff Pi defined the guitar tones of the 70’s and then re-defined them in the 90’s. Yet for all its legendary pedigree, the Pi of today is a far cry from the triangle knobs and ram’s heads that came before it.

Originally released in 1974, the D&S Distortion & Sustainer creates the same silky, compressed fuzz that those vintage Muffs are famous for. Yet where Muffs have a tendency to “blanket” your original guitar tone, the D&S retains more of the original sound and feel of your instrument and amp.

By using hand-selected low-noise transistors, the D&S actually offers more gain than a vintage Black & Red, yet with a lower noise floor. That’s right – MORE distortion with LESS noise.

The smooth EQ sweep of the D&S Tone control covers a frequency range that is narrower yet more useful than the Pi’s – This tighter, more focused EQ provides superior note definition, even when playing chords.

The combination of these elements gives the D&S the ability to produce huge amounts of distortion with minimal alteration to your guitar’s tone.

One big wall of raw, grungy nastiness in a box – the D&S takes the sound of the greatest vintage Muff and turns it up to 11.

Modified version of stock SD-9 Rich, thick amp-like tone with massive sustain Increased output level Improved Tone control range to emphasize lows & lower mids Optional 18-VDC operation for increased headroom, less compression and alternate drive signature True Bypass switching

The Super Sonic Distortion mod is one of those “happy accidents” that sometimes occur when you’re attempting to achieve one thing but stumble across something completely different than what you intended.

For many years, Fusion Guitar great Scott Henderson has used the stock Maxon SD-9 in his live board – he’s even called it the “best distortion pedal ever made.”

However, Scott only uses the SD-9 at very specific settings, and has stated that the Tone control is too harsh if set past 9 o’clock.

Mr. Tamura, who is an avid fan of Henderson’s, set out to develop an improved version of the SD-9 based on Scott’s suggestions. He analyzed Scott’s tone from various recordings, and researched his guitar rig to determine how the pedal interacted with other components of the signal chain.

Mr. T increased the output level of the pedal dramatically in order to push signal chains harder and allow for use with a wider variety of guitar & amp combinations.

He also shifted the frequency range of the Tone control for a greater emphasis on the lows & lower mids while attenuating the 1K range that can make the stock version sound “fizzy” in higher settings.

In addition, Mr. T changed several component tolerances to allow the pedal to be run at 18 VDC – a popular request from Guitarists looking for improved headroom & less compression.

While Scott Henderson still prefers the stock SD-9 to this new version, everyone else that has heard and played the pedal have been floored by its rich, thick tone and amp-like qualities and response.

While Mr. Tamura continues to work on a mod for the SD-9 that will meet Scott’s exacting requirements, we’ve decided to offer the SSD-9 mod to players as a full-featured alternative to the tried & true original.

Break your sound barriers with the new Super Sonic Distortion mod from Godlyke's Custom Shop!

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Signature overdrive pedal inspired by Maxon OD808, OD808X, and APEX808 circuits. Designed by Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura. Features "Magic" IC used in APEX808 and Tamura-Mod Tube Screamer mods. Less compression & more even frequency response than a standard 808. Increased output level. Two footswitch-selectable clipping modes NORMAL MODE—for standard 808-style overdrive. HOT MODE—engages alternate diode pair for increased gain, output, and different EQ curve. 9V battery or external power options. Buffered Mechanical Bypass switching. Made in USA. "A new overdrive based on the mild, natural drive sound of the legendary TS808, with even harmonics added at lower volume levels than the symmetrical clipping diodes would activate, producing rich integer harmonics. Equipped with a HOT/NORMAL mode foot switch, both modes have excellent high-mid performance, a transparent, comfortable, and well-defined sound. HOT mode is a higher gain, sparkling, easy-to-listen distortion for playing solos." -TS Originator Susumu Tamura / June 7, 2024

Roy Z is a household name in the Metal community. His extensive resume boasts the privileged position as guitarist, collaborator and producer for the solo sojourns of not one, but two of Metal’s most iconic frontmen – Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden.

In addition to his work with these vocal titans, Roy has produced over fifty albums for a variety of artists in the hard rock and metal genres.

Most recently, Roy has teamed up once again with Bruce Dickinson on his first solo album in nearly 20 years—The Mandrake Project.

The Chemical Z overdrive was designed to replace Roy’s multi-drive setup with a single pedal that would not just meet all his dirtbox desires, but exceed them.

Designed by Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura, the CHEM-Z circuit is based around the “Magic” IC that was only found in limited runs of the best-sounding vintage TS808’s. This IC was also used in the APEX808 that Godlyke released in 2020 under the Maxon Custom Shop banner.

This special OpAmp offers less compression and more output than the typically-used JRC4558. In addition, it produces both even and odd-order harmonics in a similar manner to the preamp & power sections of a tube amp.

More than just a copy of previous designs, Chemical-Z has been optimized for use with high-gain amps. Rich in integer harmonics and with a precisely-tuned upper midrange, CHEM-Z is aggressive yet articulate; edgy yet easy on the ears.

This crunchy clarity not only breathes new life into tube amps, but is also the perfect “plug-in” for adding depth and dimensionality to digital modeling units (Roy uses CHEM- Z to warm up the sound of his Quad Cortex).

Chemical-Z also features a footswitchable hot channel that activates an alternate set of clipping diodes. These now-defunct Panasonic DA2S00100L diodes were used in the Maxon OD808X Overdrive Extreme and have more forward voltage than standard diodes, functioning in a similar manner to the red LED’s that other builders (Keeley, Earthquaker Devices, Fortin, Catalinbread) use in their OD circuits. The result is more gain and output level, but also a noticeable bump to the low-midrange that helps thicken things up for soloing.

This dual-channel design also allows CHEM-Z to be used with clean and semi-clean amps, creating a 3-channel, “clean-crunch-crush” monster rig with just a single pedal.

As with all TWA models, only the highest quality components go into the production of Chemical-Z, including ALPHA potentiometers, Marushin & Neutrik jacks, KOA/Speer resistors and WIMA, Nichicon, Kemet, & Vishay capacitors. CHEM-Z is hand-assembled in the USA using our very own nimble little fingers.

We are once again extremely honored to work with two luminaries in their fields to bring you a pedal that is at the apex of its class. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Roy Z and Tamura-san for partnering with us on this project.

We proudly present to you the Chemical-Z!

Reissue of Maxon’s first Overdrive - OD880 - circa 1977 Low gain, natural overdrive like a tube amp Works great as an amp booster Stack with other OD’s for increased tonal options NOS UA741 Op Amps for authentic vintage tone Regulated 9 VDC power True Bypass Switching

In 1977 Maxon released their first effect pedal - the OD880 Overdrive/Soft Distortion – and the world would never be the same.

Employing a passive distortion circuit based around the 741 Op Amp (also used in the popular DOD 250), the OD880 was coveted for its warm and natural overdrive tone. The 880 was perfect for use as a transparent booster to take a tube-amp over the edge, offering singing blues tones unrivaled by other boxes.

Japanese guitar legend Char made the OD880 famous as his booster-of-choice, causing original versions to skyrocket into the $600 range on the vintage market.

In the early 90’s Maxon reissued a limited edition run of the OD880. Yet with no distribution outside of Japan, this model went largely unnoticed by the rest of the world, leaving its amazing tone a secret to all save the discerning collector.

Now Maxon has once again resurrected the OD880 in the form of the OSD-9 Overdrive/Soft Distortion.

The OSD-9 offers a warm, open-sounding overdrive with a mild high-end roll off. It reacts smoothly to input level changes, offering a highly interactive response to player dynamics. Perfect as a stand-alone dirt box or for pushing an amp, the OSD-9 can also be stacked with other OD’s to add clarity and character to their tone.

The OSD offers up all these classic sounds in Maxon’s indestructible, industry standard 9-Series chassis. Modern-day utility features such as mechanical true bypass switching and a voltage regulator have also been added to provide smooth, consistent performance.

Over 30 years after the original OD880 was released, the OSD-9 promises to bestow the legendary tones of its predecessor upon a new generation of discerning players – are you ready?

ULTRA FEEDBACK/DISTORTION FD300 Looking for the ultimate feedback/distortion pedal? A stomp box that gives your guitar virtually endless feedback and sustain, plus aggressive distortion? Then look no further than the ULTRA FEEDBACK/DISTORTION FD300.

Make Your Guitars Sing This screaming little “sustainiac” adds searing edge to your sound, providing endless sustain, bulldozer rhythm chops and a torrent of glorious feedback that's always ready to rock when you are. Put simply, the FD300 lets your guitar sing!

Simple to Use Use the dedicated OVERTONE, DISTORTION, TONE and LEVEL controls to create a sound that's completely over the edge. The cool blue status LED tells you when it's activated, and the rock-solid on/off switch gives you superior signal integrity in bypass mode. You can power the FD300 via 9 V battery or PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)

The Fredric Effects Standard Fuzz Machine is a new version of the classic Ibanez Standard Fuzz, also known as the Bruno/Mica Fuzz Machine. A raw, crunchy, and roaring vintage fuzz with a fantastic amount of range. This fuzz has a distinct flavor that's in the same family as the famed Shin-Ei/Univox SuperFuzz, although less scooped and with more pronounced octavey overtones.

The tone switch provides two very distinct sonic ranges for the fuzz, and while one stays 60s garagey, the other adds more cut and fizz.

The Fredric Effects Deeply Unpleasant Companion MkII is an evolution of their popular Shin-Ei FY-2 Companion Fuzz variant, giving you additional functionality and tweaks.

The Deeply Unpleasant Companion started out as a modified Fuzz optimised for bass guitar but has become a versatile pedal that's equally at home on standard electric guitars. Following requests from bass players, the circuit was modified to preserve more of the low frequencies, so you won’t have to worry about any harsh fizzy tone. Featuring, gain, tone and mid-scoop controls, you'll have plenty of options to craft your guitar tone. Below these controls are a series of push buttons to allow the tone and blend circuits to be bypassed completely, along with a further button to switch the order of the tone and scoop circuits. It can run on a 9 V battery or 9 V DC centre negative power adapter. Insertion of external power adapter removes the battery from the circuit.

The gain knob controls the amount of fuzz effect introduced to your tone, whereas the volume controls the master output. With the blend knob you can take your clean guitar signal and mix it in parallel with the fuzz signal, letting you strike a perfect balance of clarity and tone, a notable upgrade from the original. If you want to only hear the pedal effect, there is a blend bypass button which removes the clean signal completely (entirely wet output). The tone knob is based on the much loved classic Big Muff treble tone stack, allowing you to swiftly define the overall tone with a single control. The scoop knob allows you to dramatically alter the EQ by removing the mid portion from the signal, helping you cut through denser mixes (all the way clockwise is the same as a stock FY-2).

To change up the signal flow further, the pedal even allows you to order the tone and scoop circuits with a single button press (tone then scoop, or scoop then tone). It also boasts a volume boost circuit, to avoid the volume drop characteristic of vintage Shin-Ei FY-2 pedals. A single footswitch engages your fuzz, allowing you to easily bring it in and out of your signal flow. Although designed with the bass player in mind, it also sounds great on electric guitar; especially when used with distortions and overdrives.

Features of all Fredric Effects pedals:

Custom enclosures fabricated for Fredric Effects in North London Professional powder coating and screen print by local companies PCB construction (not perf or vero) Handmade either one at a time or in small batches Hard wearing Cliff jacks Reliable Alpha footswitches and pots Handmade in North London, UK, the Deeply Unpleasant Companion MkII is a truly versatile fuzz with endless opportunities for sonic experimentation.

Features

Fredric Effects Deeply Unpleasant Companion MkII is an evolution of their Shin-Ei FY-2 variant fuzz Boutique quality, designed by guitarists for guitarists Design preserves more of the low frequencies Blend function lets you mix clean signal with the fuzz Scoop knob allows you to dramatically alter the EQ helping you cut through dense mixes Buffers used in the blend circuit bring additional clarity Volume boost circuit maintains your signal strength Tone knob based on Big Muff treble tone stack allows you to swiftly define the overall tone Sounds great combined with distortions and overdrives Insertion of external power adapter removes the battery from the circuit Convenient top mounted jacks

The Argonaut is a no frills pedal offers a clean-ish octave up sound. Using it alone offers you a gnarly, ring mod-esque sound that is pretty funky. The fun begins when you combine it with your favorite overdrive or fuzz pedals. Once combined all the iconic octave tones we know and love begin to jump out of your signal. It’s very touch responsive, weird, and fun all rolled into a small little package. The Argonaut uses a pair of Hand matched NOS Germanium Diodes, this gives the most prevalent octave up effect that is present all over your guitar neck. Unlike traditional octave pedals the octave effect can be heard up and down the guitar neck, so get ready to get weird once you add this bad boy to your setup.

We like the Argonaut after a fuzz pedal but before an overdrive. Like all things though, your mileage may vary and there is no right answer with guitar tones. Experiment and you’ll find what works best with your setup and hands.

Technical Specs

Handmatched NOS Germanium Diodes Gnarly octave up tones Pairs with your fave drive or fuzz! Top quality jacks, switch, pots, and components throughout. Approx. 10 mA Current Draw Enclosure size: 3.65” x 1.53” x 1.07”

Designed with That Pedal Show Mick Taylor's Idealized Argo Pedal

Unlock the Argo circuit The original Argo design is a tweak on the iconic "COB" circuit which allows players the freedom to balance out the Octave Fuzz sounds with a boosted Clean signal. When you set the Fuzz control and Blend control to minimum the Argo circuit functions as a very useful and musical sounding Booster.

When Mick Taylor from That Pedal Show approached me about having that be a switchable feature I was excited to be able to derive more from a circuit that so many players know and love.

Changing Lanes At it's core the Argo Boost Deluxe is the same topology as the Argo but the additional Footswitch and Red Boost Knob allow to use the boost portion of the circuit by itself. Instead of pairing a new booster inside this new pedal, think of it as changing lanes inside the pedal.

This allows you to have a pair of gain stages that are perfect in front of a drive pedal or drive amp. The boost lets you increase the overall push, and with the push of the FUZZ footswitch you can unleash the full Argo Octave Fuzz sound.

Just a little Sparkle Inside the Argo Boost Deluxe there is a HIGHS switch that allows for some more tonal possibilities. In the initial planning for this pedal, Mick has expressed interest in making the boost portion a little brighter overall. Instead of making it a permanent sonic change, we decided to allow players the choice. The pedal ships stock with the HIGHS switch off. The small switch, when engaged, will add a fine amount of high end sparkle to your signal when using the Boost mode. This bright circuit is not part of the Octave Fuzz sound.

The Classic S features a 60’s C vintage standard neck profile with Indian rosewood or maple fingerboard and V60LP single coils. The Classic S retains many of the original specifications of the Classic Pro including the SSCII hum cancelling system and stainless steel frets. Proprietary Suhr locking tuners and 2-Post tremolo provide superior tuning stability.

What you always dreamed and secretly wished your vintage guitar could actually be and do—and way, way more.

T-Icon:

• Effortless Anderson playability. • All tone-wood body of Alder or Swamp Ash. • Traditional 3-Saddle bridge that is compensated for excellence in intonation, creating a guitar that plays wonderfully and robustly in tune. • Brass saddles and a nickel-plated, steel baseplate surrounding the angled single coil-sized bridge pickup. • Traditional 25 1/2-inch scale length.
• Optional traditional slab body or comfortably sculpted front and back contours. • Optional solid or hollow chambered body.

T-Icon.

Is our most iconic T-styled guitar. That is why we call it:

T-Icon. Makes sense, right?

Sharing all the same elevated performance benefits of our venerated T-Classic model, the T-Icon also features a much more iconic 3-saddle bridge, with a baseplate design that surrounds the angled single coil-sized bridge pickup.

But an Anderson, T-Icon guitar could never settle for just any 3-saddle bridge to satisfy mere looks. Our Traditional 3-Saddle bridge is exquisitely built, and fully compensated.

We call its bridge: Traditional 3 Saddle - compensated. And what does that mean?

It means that this bridge has a compensated (corrected) saddle design for uncompromisingly accurate intonation and ridiculously in-tune playing—like each and every Anderson guitar ever created.

This takes the vintage experience to a whole new level as accurate intonation not only means more in-tune playing but also much richer and fuller tonality with greater sustain as more sympathetic frequencies harmonize rather than contrast.

Such a great playing experience.

It is this intricate attention to detail, along with all other Anderson elevated performance attributes, that creates this T-style instrument of unparalleled vintage proportions, known as T-Icon.

We took the vintage guitar of your imagination and improved it Nowhere near a copycat of any kind, Icon lifts you on wings of unprecedented playability, tonality and resonance that are really astounding. Giant vintage tones resound beyond normal expectations and unlimited string bends abound—push ‘em as far as you can push—still ringing out. So truly satisfying to play! Yes, Icon is in production and it is magnificent. It is the no compromise vintage guitar. But Icon does it in a totally iconic way, and with no vintage compromises. Icon has the look but not the limited playability, so all the Anderson attributes are soundly intact with the vintage visual attractions of:

• Full-sized S-style body silhouette • Top Jack • Three numbered knobs • One rear strap button

So you could say: Icon looks just right and plays just right. And almost every Anderson option is available, as long as it does not alter the time-honored look. Another interesting aspect of Icon is that many are ordered with Satin Finishes. We have the smoothest Satin finishes in all the colors. But if your preference is a shimmering shine we have all those wonderful Gloss colors as well. What is the one color that you have always imagined yourself holding? And what is the best part of dreams? It is the moment you awaken to find that reality now exceeds them.

Aptly named, the Univox Ripper of the mid-70s took the beloved Strat® design and turned it on its head! It might look familiar at first glance, but if you've ever held an original in your hands you'd note the obvious differences: three HOT humbuckers, a 3-way switch with no in-betweens, and a foreign neck feel, to name a few. Love it or hate it, the guitar was an absolute powerhouse, and bore the unmistakable high-quality the Matsumoku name had become synonymous with.

Joining the ranks of our other successful Univox tribute guitars comes this latest Univox project: the Ripper!

With this release, we've captured the essence of the original guitar by including three hot-wound open-faced humbuckers. However, we've made one key addition that many owners of an original have sought out: a five-way lever switch instead of only three. Now you can capture the raw, unique "Ripping" tone of an original, but without sacrificing those sweet in-between positions.

Whether you're channeling the spirit of the '70s or forging new musical frontiers, the Univox Ripper is your gateway to sonic bliss and vintage inspiration.

Bobcat is an Anderson guitar through and through, and as such every outrageous Anderson attribute is soundly intact and at your beck and call: Smooth and fast, Bobcat's buttery playability is just effortless to play and bend, for as far as you would like to push it. Unbelievably resonant, Bobcat rings seemingly forever, even unplugged. One chord and you will know how big, how vibrant, how full and how in tune a guitar can actually be.

Unique 3-on-a-side headstock with nearly straight string pull renders unparalleled tuning ease and stability while offering a much stronger neck to headstock union.

Encircling the entire back circumference of the body is a smooth, soft cut radius for next to body comfort. It is fantastic to hold Bobcat close. Hand selected, kiln dried mahogany means Bobcat's overall weight is less than you'd expect from this style of instrument. Just so nice to strap on and play all night long. Uniquely styled lower horn takes its styling cue from our Raven model. Rounded, shortened and deeper cut, it splays slightly outward to noticeably grant easier access to the highest regions of the fretboard and balances Bobcat’s center of gravity nicely when sitting to play. No sliding off the leg for Bobcat, just sit, plant it and play, comfortably.

Countersunk bridge, tailpiece and pickup rings look so, so, so cool and provide a more natural angle for the picking hand and wrist to contact the string plane, makes picking a more effortless motion. 8 hum-free sounds from a simple and traditional 3-way selector and your choice of a two or three or four knob setup. With Push/Pull pots to cut power for each pickup individually. Lightweight Tune-o-matic style bridge is standard and wonderful to play, but so is the optional vintage tremolo style bridge if you so desire.

Just a moment is all that will be needed to open your mind and heart, and once you hear how resonant and feel how easily Bobcat plays you will utterly lose your mind, in a good way!