The Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi features two independent circuits, one Overdrive and one Distortion, that can be used individually or in series. The Overdrive and Distortion circuits each use a pair of NOS NKT275 germanium transistors. Purists will appreciate the authentic sound of these vintage components and the fact that the Germanium 4 is true bypass.
The Overdrive section features independent controls for Gain, Bias, Tone and Volume, while Distortion provides independent controls for Gain, Bias, Volts and Volume. The Bias controls adjust the tonal character of the distortion by changing the bias of the signal before it is distorted by the germanium transistors. The Volts control enables the player to dial back the amount of voltage supplied to the Distortion side and create varying "dying battery" sounds.
Stack the overdrive and distortion in series and the player has two individual control sets that work in combination for a hybrid tonality that can be mixed and balanced. When combined, the four germanium transistors are stacked providing a new power edge in performance.
The Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi features a compact 4.75 (h) x 5.75 (w) x 1.5-inch (d) enclosure. It comes equipped with a battery. It also uses an optional 9DC-100 power supply.
USA List is $193, with shipping dates TBC.
The 44 Magnum delivers a broad power range with plenty of headroom. It can also be driven to a natural saturation as the volume is turned up. A Tone Switch lets the player select a neutral tone or a top-end boost that adds upper harmonic definition.
The ultra-portable 44 Magnum is ideal as a primary or a backup amplifier, and at 4.70 (h) x 3.70 (w) x 1.18-inch (d), can go directly from your pocket or gig bag to the stage. It comes complete with a 24DC-3000 power supply and is compatible with any speaker cabinet providing an 8 or 16 Ohm load.
The 44 Magnum Power Amp has a US MSRP of $193, with a June 2010 delivery anticipated.
I wonder how loud that 44 Magnum can go...might just save me a lot of effort lugging an amp around if I can just slip it into my gig bag.
Last edited by jskadiang on Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:58 pm, edited 2 times in total.
mr. sound boy king wrote:
Organic apples are not normal, they are special, like analog, whereas normal apples, like digital, taste sterile and lack warmth.
maz91379 wrote:Seems kinda cool the graphic could be cooler. Think for =~193 id rather go with something else. That being said it might sound ridiculously cool so idk?
193 is a pretty good price for a dual pedal with germanium transistors, i personally can not freakin wait for this
That Big Muff is either gonna totally rule or totally suck.
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