Futile Art FX ♣ Black Stage Distortion Overdrive

The clone of Jetter Gain Stage Black Overdrive/Preamp.

Stripped clean and pure. The classic sound of an unmodded, unmolested, non-hotrodded, British 100W amp as it rolled off the assembly line in 1969. The sound that changed rock guitar forever. 🧨

Has an almost fuzz character to it in higher gain settings (to my ear anyway). Almost like the strings are each wearing a big sweater. Not muffled - just kinda "woolly". 😊
It can cop a variety of Plexi tones and semi-Dumble tones, it stacks nicely, especially as a pre-driver, it cleans up exceedingly well from the guitar volume, while also does well as a clean boost... You'll get astounded at how open and dynamic it is, it's touch sensitivity and how amp-like it responds to both how you set it and how you play!

There are several unique features incorporated into the circuit design that make it unique from the other "Brown-sound-in-a-Box" sorta pedals. For example, a unique speaker cabinet compensation circuit designed to get the most out of your current setup! 👌😙

Just a brilliant attempt to recreate the power and glory of pure rock and roll machine - the faithful reproduction of a classic cranked Marshall in a small package!
Not transparent or "sterile sounding", but a true dirtbox that gonna make you hit the Balls to The Wall! 👊

Controls are:
Vol. (Volume) – sets the output Volume of an effect. Should be self explanatory...
Tone – adjusts the Middle-frequencies, from Scooped to Boosted.
Gain – controls the amount of Distortion. Easy too, right?! 🤪

Clip (Clipping) Switch - is a 3-way mechanical selector, flicking between the hard Symmetrical, neutrally open, and more submissive Asymmetrical break-up options!
Chnl. (Channel) Switch - is 2-way mechanical selector. In the first position, the response is leaner and works well with closed back cabinets, especially 4X12s. In the second position, when using open-back combo amps, the "twack" of a closed-back cab is approximated.

Features:
- You support the builder! Each and every penny spends on parts for more complex builds! (You are always buying from the builder direct or through one of the members of FAFX family, I am saving to start building amps currently...)
- All hand-made! I am designing, drilling, painting and building all my effects from scratch, one by one, old-school style. Futile Art FX are completely made by hand! I never use premanufactured PCBs, enclosures and circuits.
- Premium hardware. Rugged aluminium enclosure, full-metal jacks and industrial grade switches. Futile Art FX will last you a living!
- Worldwide International shipping! Each and every pedal in this shop is in stock, ships worldwide w. tracking and secure packaging for only a fraction of the whole "Smuggler's Blues" cost... 😏

Housed in a durable aluminum 1590b enclosure (battery clip inside). Original printed design w. bright water-clear White LED upfront.

Dimensions:
4.41 in x 2.4 in x 1.26 in (112 mm x 61mm x 32 mm)

All my effects are 9v center negative (BOSS style) power supply (not included) and feature True Bypass.