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Description

The Matthews Effects Harbinger is a boutique distortion pedal that combines the classic "Rodent-style" (ProCo RAT) gain circuit with a powerful active parametric EQ placed before the gain stage. This innovative design allows your frequency adjustments to directly affect how the distortion saturates, providing extreme tonal flexibility.

With a NOS LM308 chip for authentic vintage RAT distortion, the Harbinger delivers a range from smooth overdrive to thick, aggressive distortion. The pre-gain parametric EQ lets you sweep frequencies between 100 Hz and 4 kHz, boosting or cutting up to 15 dB, creating unique resonance notches and enhancing your amp and guitar interaction.

Ideal for guitarists and bassists alike, the Harbinger preserves low-end clarity while offering tonal shaping options such as mid boosts for solos, scooped rhythms, and smooth "woman tone" leads. True bypass and top-mounted jacks ensure pedalboard-friendly operation, while the programmable start state remembers your last pedal setting when powered on.

Item Details

Item Shown: Matthews Effects The Harbinger – Gold
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Product Specs

Body

  • NOS LM308 Chip for authentic vintage RAT distortion
  • True bypass switching
  • Top-mounted jacks for pedalboard convenience
  • Programmable start state (remembers last on/off setting)

Electronics

  • Parametric EQ (Pre-Gain)
  • Frequency Sweep: 100 Hz – 4 kHz
  • Boost/Cut: ±15 dB
  • Gain Control: Clean boost to heavily saturated distortion
  • Output Control: Overall volume adjustment

Hardware

  • Boutique construction with rugged enclosure

Miscellaneous

  • Tonal versatility: Mid boost/scoop, high-frequency cuts for smooth leads, bass preservation for low-end clarity

EGA Quality Assurance

Every pedal we sell is fully tested, verified for proper operation, and professionally packed prior to shipment. We stand behind our gear and our reputation.

Listed3 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • The Harbinger Distortion
Finish
  • Red Graphic
Categories
Year
  • 2010s

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