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An expanded version of the Fuzz Elements Earth with a parametric EQ section.

The sounds of Fuzz have left an indelible mark on the history of rock guitar. Yet despite its undeniable influence, the definition of what constitutes a "great" Fuzz tone has remained strongly subjective and almost eternally elusive - Until now.

Introducing the Maxon Fuzz Elements - seven models designed to reproduce the classic and unique sounds of the World's most desirable vintage Fuzz pedals.

Using modern software technology, Maxon has modeled and mapped the complex elements that make up the core sounds of these legendary pedals, reproducing them using advanced analog circuitry that is as accurate as it is stable.

The Maxon Fuzz Elements Water expands on the classic fuzz/distortion sounds of the FEA10 by adding a parametric tone section to the circuit. Select a frequency and then cut or boost to create a variety of new fuzz/distortion tones. True Bypass Switching.

An expanded version of the Fuzz Elements Earth with a parametric EQ section.

The sounds of Fuzz have left an indelible mark on the history of rock guitar. Yet despite its undeniable influence, the definition of what constitutes a "great" Fuzz tone has remained strongly subjective and almost eternally elusive - Until now.

Introducing the Maxon Fuzz Elements - seven models designed to reproduce the classic and unique sounds of the World's most desirable vintage Fuzz pedals.

Using modern software technology, Maxon has modeled and mapped the complex elements that make up the core sounds of these legendary pedals, reproducing them using advanced analog circuitry that is as accurate as it is stable.

The Maxon Fuzz Elements Water expands on the classic fuzz/distortion sounds of the FEA10 by adding a parametric tone section to the circuit. Select a frequency and then cut or boost to create a variety of new fuzz/distortion tones. True Bypass Switching.

A modified version of the classic OD808 overdrive.

For over 30 years Maxon's legendary "808" overdrive circuit has been an essential ingredient to achieving great guitar tone. Whether it's used as a booster to drive an amp, as a Dirt box for crunch and extra sustain or as an EQ to shape the tone of a high-gain amp, the 808 in its many incarnations has shown up in more rigs and on more recordings than anyone would care to count.

Yet for all its legendary status, there are some who wish the 808 offered just a little bit more - and for those players obsessed with excess, Maxon has created the OD808X Overdrive Extreme. The Extreme shares the same basic circuit architecture as the OD808. However, several key component values have been altered to achieve what may be the ultimate overdrive tone.

The OD808X offers a wider frequency response than a stock OD808, with an extended hi-frequency tonal range that offers additional clarity without becoming harsh. It also features a harder clipping pattern than the standard model, creating a searing, full-bodied drive tone that helps chords ring and notes sing.

An additional +5 dB of output level assures that the OD808X will punch through the densest of mixes with an authority that most OD's just can't match. Its additional level and top-end also allows the X to be stacked in a chain of pedals without getting buried under other Dirt boxes.

The OD808X offers the same "feel" and amazing transparency that the 808 is famous for - digging in you'll get more break-up; rolling back your volume will clean things up and you're guitar will sound like your guitar.

Beyond that, all similarities end and all bets are off. Comparing the X to a stock OD808 is kind of like bringing a gun a knife fight - it's excessive, but you know it will get the job done!
When even legendary overdrives just aren't enough, it's time to go to the extreme - the OD808X Overdrive Extreme.

A modified version of the classic OD808 overdrive.

For over 30 years Maxon's legendary "808" overdrive circuit has been an essential ingredient to achieving great guitar tone. Whether it's used as a booster to drive an amp, as a Dirt box for crunch and extra sustain or as an EQ to shape the tone of a high-gain amp, the 808 in its many incarnations has shown up in more rigs and on more recordings than anyone would care to count.

Yet for all its legendary status, there are some who wish the 808 offered just a little bit more - and for those players obsessed with excess, Maxon has created the OD808X Overdrive Extreme. The Extreme shares the same basic circuit architecture as the OD808. However, several key component values have been altered to achieve what may be the ultimate overdrive tone.

The OD808X offers a wider frequency response than a stock OD808, with an extended hi-frequency tonal range that offers additional clarity without becoming harsh. It also features a harder clipping pattern than the standard model, creating a searing, full-bodied drive tone that helps chords ring and notes sing.

An additional +5 dB of output level assures that the OD808X will punch through the densest of mixes with an authority that most OD's just can't match. Its additional level and top-end also allows the X to be stacked in a chain of pedals without getting buried under other Dirt boxes.

The OD808X offers the same "feel" and amazing transparency that the 808 is famous for - digging in you'll get more break-up; rolling back your volume will clean things up and you're guitar will sound like your guitar.

Beyond that, all similarities end and all bets are off. Comparing the X to a stock OD808 is kind of like bringing a gun a knife fight - it's excessive, but you know it will get the job done!
When even legendary overdrives just aren't enough, it's time to go to the extreme - the OD808X Overdrive Extreme.

An expansion of the Fuzz Elements Air with an added parametric EQ section.

The sounds of Fuzz have left an indelible mark on the history of rock guitar. Yet despite its undeniable influence, the definition of what constitutes a "great" Fuzz tone has remained strongly subjective and almost eternally elusive - Until now.

Introducing the Maxon Fuzz Elements - seven models designed to reproduce the classic and unique sounds of the World's most desirable vintage Fuzz pedals.

Using modern software technology, Maxon has modeled and mapped the complex elements that make up the core sounds of these legendary pedals, reproducing them using advanced analog circuitry that is as accurate as it is stable.

The Maxon Fuzz Elements Ether expands on the classic octave/fuzz sounds of the FA10 by adding a parametric tone section to the circuit. Select a frequency and then cut or boost to create a variety of new fuzz and Octavia tones.

An expansion of the Fuzz Elements Air with an added parametric EQ section.

The sounds of Fuzz have left an indelible mark on the history of rock guitar. Yet despite its undeniable influence, the definition of what constitutes a "great" Fuzz tone has remained strongly subjective and almost eternally elusive - Until now.

Introducing the Maxon Fuzz Elements - seven models designed to reproduce the classic and unique sounds of the World's most desirable vintage Fuzz pedals.

Using modern software technology, Maxon has modeled and mapped the complex elements that make up the core sounds of these legendary pedals, reproducing them using advanced analog circuitry that is as accurate as it is stable.

The Maxon Fuzz Elements Ether expands on the classic octave/fuzz sounds of the FA10 by adding a parametric tone section to the circuit. Select a frequency and then cut or boost to create a variety of new fuzz and Octavia tones.

The Maxon OD9 Pro Plus Overdrive Pedal may look just like your old favorite, but that's where the similarities end. With improved circuitry, the OD9 overdrive stands at the forefront of the Nine Series effects evolution.

The OD9 overdrive pedal uses a signal-distorting diode (Panasonic #MA150) that is located in the amplifier stage's negative feedback loop (this stage also contains the JRC4558 IC chip). Therefore, the OD-9 pedal distorts the signal in the amplifier section itself, which yields a smoother, milder, more natural sounding distortion than a separate clipping stage. This is also the reason that the IC type used in the circuit has such a large impact on the unit's tone. Maxon developed this unique design more than 20 years ago, an industry first that is commonplace today.

The OD-9 Pro Plus's new circuit uses different output resistors than its predecessor. After the unit's initial release it was discovered to have a high susceptibility to noise due to static electricity buildup. To improve performance, the values of the output resistors on the OD-9 were increased, but their positions kept the same as the original. This circuit change has no audible affect on the sound of the unit, save for reducing unwanted noise levels. In addition, the OD-9 features True Bypass Switching for natural, uncompromised tone in bypass.

Like the OD808, the OD-9 provides the natural, mild overdrive of a tube amp without sacrificing the guitar's original tone. It can also be used as a clean booster to provide increased gain from an amplifier.

The Power of Nine

Since their introduction in the early 1980s, Maxon Nine Series designs have achieved a legendary status with pedal connoisseurs around the globe. The reasons for this are simple - superior sound quality and innovative features that offer a seamless interface between performer and performance. 20 years later this rule still holds true. Now available with improved circuitry including JRC4558 IC chips and True Bypass Switching, Maxon Nine Series effects remain the standard by which all others are judged.

True Bypass Switching - Mechanical true bypass switching allows your signal to pass through a non-electronic bypass line when the effect is disengaged, feeding your amp with direct unaltered signal from your instrument.

Die Cast Zinc Chassis - Ergonomic design protects controls while providing easy switching access. Rubber bottom pad prevents accidental movement while in use.

Easy-Access, No Tools Battery Compartment - Allows for quick replacement of 9-volt battery.

AC/DC Power Operation - Power using 9-volt battery (supplied) or AC adapter (Maxon AC210N optional).

LED Power/Battery Life Indicator - Ultra bright LED indicates effect status (on/off). Dim or no LED indicates that the battery is low or not installed.

3-Year Warranty - Godlyke Inc. guarantees to replace or repair (at their option) this product should it suffer from defects in materials or workmanship. Coverage period is one year for moving parts (example: pots, switches, jacks) and three years for non-moving parts (example: IC's, transistors, etc.).

Damages caused by accident, abuse, alteration, or misuse are not covered by this warranty. Product appearance and normal "wear and tear" (worn paint, scratches, etc.) are not covered by this warranty.

No other warranty is expressed or implied.

The Maxon OD9 Pro Plus Overdrive Pedal may look just like your old favorite, but that's where the similarities end. With improved circuitry, the OD9 overdrive stands at the forefront of the Nine Series effects evolution.

The OD9 overdrive pedal uses a signal-distorting diode (Panasonic #MA150) that is located in the amplifier stage's negative feedback loop (this stage also contains the JRC4558 IC chip). Therefore, the OD-9 pedal distorts the signal in the amplifier section itself, which yields a smoother, milder, more natural sounding distortion than a separate clipping stage. This is also the reason that the IC type used in the circuit has such a large impact on the unit's tone. Maxon developed this unique design more than 20 years ago, an industry first that is commonplace today.

The OD-9 Pro Plus's new circuit uses different output resistors than its predecessor. After the unit's initial release it was discovered to have a high susceptibility to noise due to static electricity buildup. To improve performance, the values of the output resistors on the OD-9 were increased, but their positions kept the same as the original. This circuit change has no audible affect on the sound of the unit, save for reducing unwanted noise levels. In addition, the OD-9 features True Bypass Switching for natural, uncompromised tone in bypass.

Like the OD808, the OD-9 provides the natural, mild overdrive of a tube amp without sacrificing the guitar's original tone. It can also be used as a clean booster to provide increased gain from an amplifier.

The Power of Nine

Since their introduction in the early 1980s, Maxon Nine Series designs have achieved a legendary status with pedal connoisseurs around the globe. The reasons for this are simple - superior sound quality and innovative features that offer a seamless interface between performer and performance. 20 years later this rule still holds true. Now available with improved circuitry including JRC4558 IC chips and True Bypass Switching, Maxon Nine Series effects remain the standard by which all others are judged.

True Bypass Switching - Mechanical true bypass switching allows your signal to pass through a non-electronic bypass line when the effect is disengaged, feeding your amp with direct unaltered signal from your instrument.

Die Cast Zinc Chassis - Ergonomic design protects controls while providing easy switching access. Rubber bottom pad prevents accidental movement while in use.

Easy-Access, No Tools Battery Compartment - Allows for quick replacement of 9-volt battery.

AC/DC Power Operation - Power using 9-volt battery (supplied) or AC adapter (Maxon AC210N optional).

LED Power/Battery Life Indicator - Ultra bright LED indicates effect status (on/off). Dim or no LED indicates that the battery is low or not installed.

3-Year Warranty - Godlyke Inc. guarantees to replace or repair (at their option) this product should it suffer from defects in materials or workmanship. Coverage period is one year for moving parts (example: pots, switches, jacks) and three years for non-moving parts (example: IC's, transistors, etc.).

Damages caused by accident, abuse, alteration, or misuse are not covered by this warranty. Product appearance and normal "wear and tear" (worn paint, scratches, etc.) are not covered by this warranty.

No other warranty is expressed or implied.

The VOP-9 Vintage Overdrive Pro Pedal is an updated version of Maxon OD820. This combination clean booster/overdrive features switchable 9 or 18 volt operation using an internal voltage doubler. The VOP-9 Pedal reacts precisely to picking dynamics and also features true bypass switching.

Since their introduction in the early 1980's, Maxon 9-Series effect pedal designs have achieved a legendary, almost mythical status with pedal connoisseurs around the globe. The reasons for this are simple--superior sound quality and innovative features that offer a seamless interface between performer and performance--nothing more, nothing less. 20 years later this rule still holds true. Now available with improved circuitry including true-bypass switching, Maxon 9-Series effects remain the standard by which all others are judged. Experience the power of nine--Maxon 9-Series effects pedals.

The VOP-9 Vintage Overdrive Pro Pedal is an updated version of Maxon OD820. This combination clean booster/overdrive features switchable 9 or 18 volt operation using an internal voltage doubler. The VOP-9 Pedal reacts precisely to picking dynamics and also features true bypass switching.

Since their introduction in the early 1980's, Maxon 9-Series effect pedal designs have achieved a legendary, almost mythical status with pedal connoisseurs around the globe. The reasons for this are simple--superior sound quality and innovative features that offer a seamless interface between performer and performance--nothing more, nothing less. 20 years later this rule still holds true. Now available with improved circuitry including true-bypass switching, Maxon 9-Series effects remain the standard by which all others are judged. Experience the power of nine--Maxon 9-Series effects pedals.

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The original TC Electronic Trinity Reverb offers ten modes of reverb, with both mono and stereo outputs. It is essentially a Hall Of Fame circuit (also by TC Electronic) with two new modes - Ethereal 1 and Ethereal 2. It is also TonePrint compatible.

The Utility Perkolator is our latest version of the fabled Interfax Harmonic Percolator from the 1970s. The Harmonic Percolator is a simple yet fascinating circuit which readily lends itself to tweaking and improvement. We already build a faithfully vintage correct version of the Harmonic Percolator, however the Utility Perkolator takes this circuit in another direction. Using higher gain, lower leakage Russian Germanium transistors, and a low pass filter which only removes the high-end hisses and glitches associated with the HP, the Utility Perkolator has a considerably lower noise floor. The result is a tighter and more controllable effect which is still capable of producing the classic Harmonic Percolator sound.

We believe this is the best sounding Harmonic Percolator you can buy. In this new Utility Perkolator version we've added a switchable ring modulation circuit for splattery octave effects, and some DIP switches on the circuit board to remove the low pass filter if required.

The Utility Perkolator is our latest version of the fabled Interfax Harmonic Percolator from the 1970s. The Harmonic Percolator is a simple yet fascinating circuit which readily lends itself to tweaking and improvement. We already build a faithfully vintage correct version of the Harmonic Percolator, however the Utility Perkolator takes this circuit in another direction. Using higher gain, lower leakage Russian Germanium transistors, and a low pass filter which only removes the high-end hisses and glitches associated with the HP, the Utility Perkolator has a considerably lower noise floor. The result is a tighter and more controllable effect which is still capable of producing the classic Harmonic Percolator sound.

The Dresden Synth Fuzz is a quite unique pedal. Combining two synthy-sounding octave fuzzes run in parallel - an upper and lower octave fuzz - it covers the whole frequency range. It's dirty and snarly on the low notes, almost like a malfunctioning analogue synth, and relentlessly precise on the higher notes. It is always rewardingly noisy!

The big synth knob is simply the volume control. The small switch on the left selects either the upper or lower octave fuzzes or both of them combined. New for Version II Blend - sets the blend with your input signal. Input gain - increase the gain of your input signal to increase the sustain and lessen the 'glitch' factor of the octave circuit, particularly the lower octave.

This is a clone of the rare and desirable Ampeg Scrambler, faithful to the originals with the addition of 9V power jack, status LED, true bypass and now a volume control. The Scrambled Brainz is a harsh upper-octave fuzz with a few ring-mod tones thrown in. 'Texture' sets the amount of upper octave fuzz (so turned down it sounds like a 'normal' fuzz pedal, and turned up you get octave and ring-mod sounds) and 'blend' sets the mix with your clean guitar sound. Due to popular demand, we've added a boost circuit and volume control, so you no longer have to make do with the unity gain of the original circuit.

A new version of one of the best sounding classic tremolo circuits.

The Fredric Effects West Germany Vintage Tremolo reworks the classic West German pedal, with a neat MXR-sized enclosure, a flashing LED rate indicator when the effect is engaged, and a more useful depth control. This circuit is famed for it's warmth, with a smooth waveform (not choppy or stuttery like some trems) akin to that found on vintage Fender amps.

The Fredric Effects Deeply Unpleasant Companion is an improved version of the Shin-Ei FY-2 Companion Fuzz. Following requests from bass players, we've modified this circuit to preserve more of the low frequencies and added a clean blend function. So you can mix the clean signal with the fuzz according to taste. The buffers used in the blend circuit also have the added bonus of bringing a touch more clarity to the fuzz than the standard Unpleasant Companion, while retaining its uncompromising character! Like the Unpleasant Companion, this pedal also features a volume boost circuit to avoid the volume drop characteristic of vintage Shin-Ei FY-2 pedals. Although designed with the bass player in mind, this pedal also sounds great on electric guitar - especially when used with distortions and overdrives.

The Fredric Effects Super Unpleasant Companion (Nouveau) is a combined Shin-Ei FY-2 Companion Fuzz and FY-6 Superfuzz clone in a single enclosure. The Nouveau is a smaller wedge enclosure with top mounted jacks.

Fredric Effects have been planning this one for a while, and are very proud of the result. Measuring the last Shin-Ei (actually Kimbara branded) FY-2 to pass through their doors and got these new enclosures professionally fabricated to the same dimensions. They've improved upon the vintage boxes by using 1.2mm steel (still not heavy, but no longer bendy!) welding the joints, and using threaded inserts for the side screws. The enclosures are powder coated for a hard-wearing finish, and the classy 'Super Unpleasant Companion' name plates have also been professionally manufactured.

The circuit is a faithful reproduction of both the FY-2 companion fuzz and FY-6 Superfuzz. Choose either with the big toggle switch and the controls are: FY-2: Fuzztone, Volume (little switch does nothing) FY-6: Gain/Sustain, Volume, tone switch.

FwonkBeta has that fonk that'll have you telling everyone in the room you swear you changed your socks this morning.

But its that Purple. Purple funk. Get up for the DownStroke.

This Envelope/Low-Pass filter is funkier than nine pounds of shaving powder, and with the Fwonk control up high, it is anything but subtle or mellow.

Serious low-end thump when desired, the FwonkBeta will probably knock down anything hanging on the wall, and maybe even push around free standing furniture. It is just that off the chain.

While the JDS-50’s sleek and un-assuming looks may insinuate that you’ve got a standard overdrive pedal before you, the JDS-50 really isn’t quite like any other overdrive out there.

From its perfectly balanced frequency spread, to the ridiculous dynamic response held within, the JDS-50 is not only an indispensable pedal-board staple, but a highly expressive instrument unto itself.

Effortlessly delivering tones ranging from meticulously tuned, touch-responsive crunch, to thick harmonic-laden overdrive and even to near-full distortion, the JDS-50 not only sounds phenomenal, but responds and feels like a high-quality tube amplifier, all while retaining the unique signature tonal characteristics of your guitar, or bass.

New for 2019+ Models: Optional 18V operation (9V standard, 18V capable via external power-supply) for increased headroom, clarity and dynamic response!