The ThorpyFX Fat General V1 is a studio-grade, optical parallel compressor guitar pedal designed by Adrian Thorpe in collaboration with Dan Coggins, based on the Dinosaural OTC-201 circuit. [1, 2, 3]Key Features & Design
- Transparent Compression: Adds sustain and balance without unwanted noise or signal "pumping".
- Tank-Like Build: Features a custom-engineered enclosure with a laser-etched stainless steel center console, recessed knobs, and top-mounted jacks.
- Premium Components: Uses 1% metal-film resistors, Wima and Panasonic capacitors, Neutrik jacks, and a Burr-Brown op-amp. [1, 2, 3]
Controls & Modes
- Knobs: Sustain (controls compression amount), Balance/Blend (mixes dry and compressed signals), and Treble (adjusts high-end clarity).
- Blend Mode: Parallel compression that lets you mix your clean dry signal with the compressed signal.
- Juicy Mode: Engages a fixed 90% compressed and 10% dry signal mix, turning the balance control into a volume/boost knob.
This is the BIG BOX, old original version. Slightly bigger than modern Thorpy pedals. Includes original box and goodies.
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| Listed | 17 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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