From private collection up for sale very rare, mint condition, Made in USA 1987 DOD FX55B Supra Distortion.
Fully working, complete with original box, manual, warranty card, advisory and specific boxed DOD AC Adapter.
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Follows description from Equipboard:
The DOD FX55B Supra Distortion is a vintage, high-gain guitar effects pedal known for its aggressive, gritty tone popular in the late 1980s and 1990s rock and metal genres.
Key Features and Description
- Type of Effect: High-gain distortion pedal. It functions as an overdriven preamplifier, simulating the "clipping" distortion sound of a cranked guitar amplifier.
- Controls: The pedal features a simple, three-knob interface for intuitive sound shaping:
- Level: Controls the overall output volume.
- Tone: Adjusts the EQ or brightness of the sound.
- Distortion: Sets the amount of gain and saturation.
- Sound Profile: It provides a symmetrical standard distortion with an extra gain boost in its upper range, resulting in a distinct, punchy midrange and a raw, crunchy sound. It has been described as having a warmer sound compared to the later FX55C model and a unique character that does not simply replicate other popular pedals like the BOSS DS-1 or Ibanez Tube Screamer.
- Construction: The pedal is built with a durable, compact metal chassis (known as the "FX series" design) and was manufactured in the USA.
- Power: It can be powered by either a standard 9V battery or a compatible 9V DC power supply.
- History: Initially released in 1986, early models were briefly labeled "Super Distortion" but the name was quickly changed to "Supra Distortion" due to a trademark dispute with DiMarzio, who used the "Super Distortion" name for a pickup. The FX55B was discontinued around 1998.
- The DOD FX55B is valued by players and collectors seeking an authentic, old-school distortion sound with a robust, reliable build.
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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