Death By Audio Germanium Filter Vintage Distortion Pedal – New Death By Audio
£224.00
Death By Audio Germanium Filter Vintage Distortion Pedal – Germanium glory You want old? You got it. Germanium transistors were used extensively until the 70s when they were largely replaced by silicon transistors. However their unique tone and beautiful response have not been forgotten and now Death By Audio have brought back these beloved trinkets…
The Death By Audio Germanium Filter Vintage Distortion Pedal is in New condition and made by Death By Audio , it is a great Pedal Distortion Vintage Filter Germanium Audio By Death Guitar Effect Pedal – The Death By Audio Germanium Filter Vintage Distortion pedal is a piece that will take you straight back to the past – sonically anyway (its not a time machine). The vintage voicing comes from a set of Germanium transistors which were used in the amps and stompboxes of days gone by. These beauties give this pedal the most authentic vintage punch and gritty distortion youve heard in years. A pair of control dials consisting of clean/dirty and heavy/high put the tonal tools directly in your hands letting you sculpt and filter until youre left with an astounding sound. Whether you want a spangly clean tone with just a hint of crunch or an all-out bare-knuckled fists-of-fury type distortion the Germanium Filter is dynamic enough to handle it all. And youll be able to shape the lows mids and highs with unmatched precision. Youre in for a vintage treat with this beast. . Available from Guitar Pedals Amps & Stuff for only £ 224 – Germanium glory You want old? You got it. Germanium transistors were used extensively until the 70s when they were largely replaced by silicon transistors. However their unique tone and beautiful response have not been forgotten and now Death By Audio have brought back these beloved trinkets in style. Now you have the rare opportunity to mix this vintage goodness with modern amps for voicings which you may never have heard before. Superb control and compact footprint Youll find your dream sound in no time. The Germanium features a huge gain range which spans everything from light overdrive to full-on fuzz. This can be controlled with the clean/dirty dial which ramps up the distortion and lets you add just the right amount of spice to the mix for your taste. Then theres the high/heavy filter dial which is perfect for further sculpting frequencies and letting your tone really shine. Finally an internal volume trimpot lets you set and forget your output level for real sonic mastery. To top it all off the small footprint of this pedal means it leaves plenty of space for your other favourites. Specifications Code: DBA-GERM Controls: Heavy/High Clean/Dirty Internal Volume Trimpot Footswitch: True Bypass Transistors: Germanium Power: 9V PSU (Not included)
Distortion is a guitar effect that alters the signal’s waveform, creating a gritty, aggressive sound characterized by a high level of harmonic content and sustain. It’s achieved by amplifying the input signal to the point where the amplifier or pedal’s circuitry begins to clip, causing the waveform to become squared off and jagged. This clipping produces harmonics that weren’t present in the original signal, resulting in the characteristic “gritty” or “dirty” tone associated with distortion. Distortion pedals typically feature controls for adjusting the amount of gain or distortion applied, as well as tone-shaping knobs to tailor the sound’s frequency response. Distortion is widely used in rock, metal, and punk music to add power, aggression, and sustain to guitar solos, riffs, and rhythm parts, creating a bold and intense sonic impact in the mix. Popular distortion pedals include the Boss DS-1, Pro Co Rat, and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi.
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Filter: Controls the frequency response of the pedal, featuring huge low end, scooped mids, and sharp, piercing highs. Volume (internal): Controls the overall output level of the pedal. Dimensions: 5" x 2.5" x 2.25" (including hardware). Weight: 10.6 oz.Power: 9V (runs on standard 2.1mm negative center 9V adapter or included 9V battery)..Current Dr… read more
Designed specifically for bass and low tuning Wide range of fuzz tones including drive, distortion, ripping fuzz, and super compressed total destruction A sweepable notch filter and a clean blend mean that almost any bass tone can be achieved with different knob settings A studio-grade clean blend A highly interactive tone control
9v 500mA Regulated, 2.1mm x 5.5mm, Centre Negative Polarity Power Supply Filtered for Zero Hum, Noise Free Operation Spring Mounted Tip for Secure Connection 2 Meter Rounded Thick Cable. Energy Efficient Designed for Musical Equipment
