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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.