Crazy Tube Circuits VENUS Tube Overdrive Distortion FX Pedal

Retailing in the region of £265.00

The Crazy Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering. Here’s what Crazy Tube Circuits say:Venus is a real tube overdrive that brings the magic of a legendary tube-driven circuit into a modern, compact format. Inspired by the most iconic tube overdrive pedal in history, Venus delivers everything from smooth, bluesy breakup to fully saturated distortion.Equipped with a high-quality ECC832 tube, Venus offers exceptional…

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The Crazy Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering.

Here’s what Crazy Tube Circuits say:

Venus is a real tube overdrive that brings the magic of a legendary tube-driven circuit into a modern, compact format. Inspired by the most iconic tube overdrive pedal in history, Venus delivers everything from smooth, bluesy breakup to fully saturated distortion.

Equipped with a high-quality ECC832 tube, Venus offers exceptional dynamic response and tonal flexibility. The three-band EQ provides precise frequency control, while the tube bias knob allows users to shape the compression and saturation of the overdrive. Whether used as a transparent boost or a full-bodied drive, Venus delivers the warmth and harmonic complexity only a real tube circuit can provide.

A switchable line driver/buffer ensures a strong, clear signal throughout the chain, making Venus a reliable choice for both live performances and studio applications. The power-up preset function for the footswitch lets users set their preferred bypass/engage state when powering on the pedal. Designed for players who crave the richness of a tube-driven circuit without the bulk, Venus is the perfect companion for any setup—from vintage amps to modern pedalboards.

Specifications

Controls

  • Drive: Adjusts tube saturation and sustain.
  • Bias: Sets tube cathode bias for different tube types or overdrive/distortion textures.
  • Volume: Controls the output level.
  • 3-band EQ: Hi, Mid, Lo.
  • Fat/Tight push switch.
  • Line Driver/Buffer + Booster push switch.
  • Internal voltage boost to ±15V DC, replicating the operation of classic tube drive units.
  • Also compatible with these tubes: ECC83/12AX7, 5751, ECC81/12AT7, 6072/12AY7, and ECC82/12AU7.
  • Click-less true bypass via a high-quality relay.
  • Power-up bypass/engage preset function for footswitches.
  • Top-mounted jacks.
  • Maximum current consumption: 400mA.
  • Metallic Amber Sand die-cast enclosure.
  • Dimensions: 126 x 66 x 57 mm (W x L x H).
  • Power Supply included (please note this pedal comes with an EU power supply!)
    • Use with included Power Supply or 9V DC, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center negative, min. 500 mA

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

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Guitar Pedals

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