Description

The ThorpyFX KUDU is a meticulously voiced overdrive pedal designed to make everything in your signal chain sound bigger, sweeter and more alive. Inspired by a modified classic gifted to Adrian Thorpe by legendary designer Dan Coggins, KUDU excels as a mid gain drive in its own right, but truly comes into its own when used as a gain stacker in front of your amp or other pedals. With three selectable clipping modes and a circuit built from premium components, KUDU delivers consistent, low noise performance and a refined, harmonically rich drive tone. Whether you are using it to push an already cooking valve amp, to stack with another overdrive or to add touch sensitive grit to a clean platform, this compact stompbox is built to give you years of inspiring tonal bliss. From Christmas Gift to Modern Classic KUDU has a uniquely personal origin story. On Christmas 2024, Dan Coggins of Lovetone fame gifted Thorpy a modified pedal that immediately sparked ideas for a new design. Drawing on that inspiration, ThorpyFX and Coggins refined and reimagined the concept into a purpose built overdrive that captures the magic of the original mod while adding the flexibility and reliability players expect on a modern pedalboard. Optimised for Stacking While KUDU sounds fantastic as a standalone mid gain drive, it has been specifically tuned to excel as a stacker. Use it to push your amp into singing sustain, to tighten and enhance another drive or fuzz, or to add extra harmonic complexity to an already driven tone. Its carefully balanced EQ and gain structure help your core sound stay intact, while adding clarity, punch and definition rather than mud. Three Mode Clipping Control A dedicated clipping switch offers three distinct modes, giving you a wide palette of response and feel. From open, dynamic drive that tracks every nuance of your picking, through to more compressed, saturated textures that smooth out your playing, KUDU lets you dial in the ideal character for your guitar, amp and playing style. This makes it easy to adapt the pedal to different rigs and musical contexts without losing its core voice. Premium Components, Built to Last Inside the compact enclosure, KUDU is packed with high quality parts chosen for consistency, reliability and tonal excellence. 1% metal film resistors keep noise low and tolerances tight, while WIMA and Panasonic capacitors are used where possible for their stability and sonic performance. A robust, through hole, gold plated PCB underpins the whole design, ensuring that KUDU is ready for years of regular use on stage and in the studio. Key Features Purpose Built Gain Stacker – Voiced to work beautifully with amps and other pedals, KUDU enhances what you already love about your rig. Use it to add extra gain, focus and harmonic richness without smothering your core tone, making it ideal for players who rely on layered drives. Three Way Clipping Switch – The three position clipping control lets you move from open and dynamic to tighter and more compressed drive sounds. This flexibility helps you fine tune the pedal to different guitars, pickups and amps, ensuring you always sit perfectly in the mix. Low Noise, High Headroom Design – Thanks to carefully selected components and a thoughtful circuit layout, KUDU delivers a quiet noise floor and a refined response. That means more usable gain, better note separation and a more professional sounding drive at any volume. Premium Components and Construction – Built with 1% metal film resistors, WIMA and Panasonic capacitors where possible, and a robust through hole gold plated PCB, KUDU is engineered for reliability as well as tone. You can depend on consistent performance night after night. SpecificationsGeneral Product: ThorpyFX KUDU Overdrive Pedal Effect Type: Overdrive / Gain Stacker Clipping: Three mode clipping switch Electronics Components: 1% metal film resistors Capacitors: WIMA and Panasonic capacitors where possible PCB: Through hole, gold plate…