 Retro style look - modern sounds Strengths: die cast body, lights indicators, many control adjustments, battery or AC powered, signal boost
Weaknesses: be careful when using battery
Summary: I bought an electrical guitar about a year ago and wanted to try new sounds. This pedal was it. I've seen many pedals that mimic specific guitarists' sounds, but for the beginner I believe this gives you additional experiences without spending a lot.
When I bought it one of the first things I noticed was that it was heavy! Turns out to be that the construction is very sturdy. It's got two light indicators that will tell you if the boost and/or overdrive switches are engaged.
The signal adjustments are basic, which were fine for me. You get output LEVEL control to amplifier, a TONE control to add low or high frequencies, an EQUALIZER control with 4 presets (2 of the 4 sound the same to me) or flat output, a MIX pot that controls the amount of direct guitar sound and effects sound, and finally a DRIVE pot that adjusts the amount of overdrive. One of the microswitches is the BOOST selector, that allows setting your signal 5dB or 10dB when the BOOST switch is pressed. The second microswitch allows to select the PICK UP frequencies, one setting for lows and the second for highs, and third position is off.
Enough product description. I've had fun experimenting with the different settings and sounds that I can get out of my Les Paul. Can't get a better deal for a brand new $20 pedal.
One caution. If you are using a battery (it uses a 9v battery), make sure that you disconnect the input cable from your guitar to the pedal. I found the hard way that if the cable is left plugged into the pedal, you will drain the battery overnight. No big deal. I also tried using a 9v AC adapter, but mine injects a humming sound. I've stuck with 9v batteries that I get on the cheap.
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