Landlord FX Whiskey Chaser Distortion Pedal

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£29.99

This is the Landlord FX Whiskey Chaser Distortion Pedal from Landlord FX, now available in the Guitar Pedals category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

Let’s cut to the chase – this ain’t no half-pint clean boost. This is downright-outrageous distortion in all its saturated glory! Three modes, three controls and a whole lot of noise – say hello to the Whiskey Chaser.

High-gain Distortion

The Whiskey Chaser isn’t for the faint-hearted. It offers three distinct distortion modes, each with a unique flavour:

  • Hooch – natural distortion tone, like an overdriven vintage tube amp.
  • Bourbon – more modern, high-gain distortion, with tight low end and beefy mids.
  • Scotch – classic well-defined, vintage-sounding high-gain distortion

The tone control adjusts the shape of the midrange – dial it back for scooped saturation or crank it for midrange mayhem. The distortion control has heaps of gain on tap, giving you everything from soaring rock leads to crushing modern metal riffs. Approach with caution!

Specifications

  • True bypass
  • Controls: level, tone, distortion
  • Modes: Hooch, Bourbon, Scotch
  • Input Impedance: 1M Ohms
  • Output Impedance: 470 Ohm
  • Working Current: 25mA
  • Power Supply: DC 9V (Plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the centre)
  • Dimensions: 95mm (D) x 45mm (W) 48mm (H)
  • Weight: 240g (with box)

This pedal will not work with a 9V battery, and requires a 9V DC power supply (not included).

About the manufacturer

Landlord FX

Landlord FX are known for making standout effects pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

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Distortion clips the waveform more firmly than overdrive, generating dense upper harmonics, longer sustain and a more compressed response. Circuit topology and filtering decide whether the sound is tight and focused, broad and aggressive, smooth or deliberately abrasive. Gain sets the amount of clipping, while pre- and post-distortion tone controls strongly influence low-end definition, midrange presence and high-frequency texture.

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