Simulates the classic"everything on 10" sound of a Marshall JTM45.
The ZVex Distortron guitar pedal is the gifted little sister of ZVex's"Box of Rock" stompbox. ZVex designed the Distortron distortion effectto simulate the "everything on 10" sound of a classic Marshall JTM45non-master-volume amplifier. With the Distortron pedal your guitar'svolume control adjusts for the exact amount of distortion needed—allthe way down to the clean and clear sounds you can get with most drivesettings when the gain switch is set to low.
The Distortron effect pedal's controls function as follows:
Drive: sets distortion amount—begin at around the 1 o'clock position.Based on the original "Super Hard-On" gain control, it may crackle whenturned, which is normal.
Tone: Adjusts for treble content—begin at around the 2 o'clock position
Volume: Adjusts output volume level—begin at around the 9 o'clockposition
Gain switch: "Lo/Hi" switch lets you choose the standard "Box of Rock"gain level or a slightly boosted level
Subs switch: "2-1-3" switch lets you choose the standard "Box of Rock"sub amount (on option 3) or two different lower levels of subs,depending on your amp's needs
Recommendations for operation:
Plug your guitar (or any effect's output) into the Distortron'sright-hand input jack. Plug the output into an amp or other effect'sinput. Rock out. Set the sub's switch so there's just enough low-endfor your amp. Try turning up the gain all the way but leave the gainswitch on Lo. This is the maximum gain where you can still turn downyour guitar and get a completely clean tone if you need it. With thegain switch on Hi, you can get more sustain with feedback at a moderateamp volume. Try using your rhythm pickup with the tone control turnedall the way down for a vintage, bluesy lead sound.
Recommendations for pedal placement:
Try the ZVex Distortron last in your pedal chain, just before the amp.Set the amp for your favorite clean tone, set the Distortron pedal foryour favorite distortion tone, and if you're using a booster pedal aswell, try it both before and after the Distortron to experiencedifferent results: before the Distortron will give you more sustain,while after it will give you more amp volume (or drive, if you use adistorted amp sound).
Don't leave your other distortion pedals in the closet—many distortionpedals sound amazing with the ZVex Vextron Series Distortron, so youmay discover a whole new appreciation for your old distortion pedalcollection.
Features
Works well in combination with other distortion pedals
DC power jack on side of unit uses standard Boss configuration (withcenter negative)
LED light indicates when unit is operational and when battery is low
SKU N10725
Barcode # 855245003404
Brand Zvex
Unit Of Measure ea

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