Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Overdrive Distortion Pedal with a 6 Inch Metal 1/4 to 1/4 Cable

Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Overdrive Distortion Pedal with a 6 Inch Metal 1/4 to 1/4 Cable Review

Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Overdrive Distortion Pedal with a 6 Inch Metal 1/4 to 1/4 Cable Feature

• 4 Individual Germanium Transistors
• Individual Overdrive and Distortion with the Ability to Stack Them Together
• Overdrive and Distortion Each Have Their Own Sets of Two Germanium Transistors as Well as Independent Controls.
• Starving battery sound through volts control adds character
• Delivers the Power of a Four Germanium Transistor Circuit with Ultimate Control Flexibility

The Germanium Big Muff Pi is the result of a focused modern design dripping with EH analog heritage. An independent overdrive and distortion each have their own sets of two germanium transistors as well as independent controls. The ability to stack and use both the overdrive and distortion together delivers the power of a four germanium transistor circuit with ultimate control flexibility.

Controls - Distortion Side: The DISTORTION side can be used independently or with the OVERDRIVE side. When both sides are ON, the DISTORTION side precedes the OVERDRIVE side in the signal chain. The DISTORTION utilizes two germanium transistors and is capable of going from clean - to a gritty overdrive - to a full on distortion and beyond.
Gain Control: This knob adjusts the amount of preamp gain for the DISTORTION side of the pedal. As you turn the GAIN knob clockwise the distortion and volume will increase dramatically.
Bias Control: This knob adjusts the character of the distortion by changing the bias of the signal before it is distorted by the Germanium transistors.
Volts Controls: This knob adjusts the amount of voltage supplied to the DISTORTION side only. When the VOLTS knob is turned fully clockwise, the circuit is receiving the full voltage. Turning the VOLTS knob counter-clockwise will simulate a dying battery. As the voltage is lowered, the signal will become more compressed, and start to clip, creating a wide range of sonic textures to work with.
Volume Control: This knob controls the output level of the DISTORTION side of the pedal. Fully counter-clockwise will produce no sound. As the VOLUME knob is turned clockwise, the output level will increase to its maximum volume at the full clockwise setting.
Tone Control This knob is a single knob tone control. As the TONE knob is turned clockwise, the tone of the OVERDRIVE side will change from a low end emphasis to a high end emphasis.