“This effect was manufactured in Japan in the 70s [perhaps more like the late 70s into the early 80s] and is somewhat rare. The first quarter of the distortion adds warmth, a little grain with less crackle and crunch than the TS-9 Ibanez, but with more pop — rich and nasty. The principle of the pedal is the same as the MXR Distortion + and it is great for blues crunch. A lot of personality with this one. The sound is distinctive, the pedal is versatile, tone color is beautiful, and it is interactive with your playing style.”
“Perhaps the earliest version with no AC inlet and the LED placement is different from what appears on the later version).”
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