{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal","title":"Crunch Transparent Overdrive (2 Versions Avail)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #633201;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Extra Crunch is an incredibly open and airy sounding overdrive. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt really keeps your original sound intact while giving you a bit of amp-like grind. Killer pedal!\" –Joey Landreth, The Bros.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Landreth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTL;DR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA Canadian made, hand soldered, low-gain transparent overdrive for bass and guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Crunch Transparent Overdrive: now in Two Flavors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eOriginal (Low Gain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eExtra Crunch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This is a ridiculously good pedal!\" -Paul Pigat on the Double CTO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Extra Crunch Version Has Approximately 30% MORE CRUNCH!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From the moment that I first tried out the McGregor Crunch Transparent Overdrive I fell in love with it. For me it’s my ‘on all the time’, pedal mounted on top of my amp. It has become an integral part of my sound adding just the right amount of tube like crunch and warmth without effecting my tone. Well built, responsive, easy to operate and dial in. It is exactly what I was looking for to enhance my guitar sound. I can’t say enough good things about this pedal!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eSteve Kozak (Maple Blues Award Winner – ‘New Artist\/ group of the Year\u003cbr\u003eWestern Canadian Music Award Nominee – Blues Artist of the Year)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Extra Crunch version has black knobs and blue LED to distinguish it from the Original version.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I’ve never been much of a pedal guy, but once I played a Crunch, I found the one pedal I can’t live without!!! Just enough push to warm up my guitar no matter the situation or amp! I do a lot of fly in dates, and with the Crunch I’m never worried about being able to get my sound.\" –Tom Holland (James Cotton Band for many years)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the extra Crunch? \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Original Crunch Transparent Overdrive is a subtle pedal. Perfect for musicians who know what to expect. The Extra Crunch version is more of a dirt box and it is rapidly gaining fans from both the professional and hobbyist market. And they stack well together!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Crunch sounds awesome!!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003ePaul Pigat (Cousin Harley, Nico Case, Jakob Dylan, and more)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crunch Transparent Overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epedal started one afternoon when Michael Schau, the best guitar player I know, told me that he could never find a low-gain overdrive pedal that was truly transparent. I figured it was time to use my physics background; I started researching and came up with a proof of concept as well as a long list of modifications\/improvements. Mike heard the proof of concept and told me to \"...not change a f***ing thing.\" I ignored him and spent a year making mods, only to end up pretty close to where I started. Mike's been playing it live and in recordings ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...run the Crunch to taste and experience a 'Super Transparent' overdrive whose overtones and harmonics are 'Musically Focused'. My first test strum gave me goose bumps, it felt SO REAL and unprocessed.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eAnthony DellaCroce, The Headpins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CTOSY-EiTnI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sweetest pedal I've ever used. \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eSteve Shelski (\u003cspan\u003eConey Hatch, Toronto, Motorcycle Experience, Gowan, Willie Nelson, Robbie Lane \u0026amp; The Disciples. TV. Docs. Film. Animation.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very responsive and doesn’t mask your tone, just enhances what you got. Exactly what I look for in an overdrive. I can’t live without this thing on my board!\" –Carter Low, 2016 Grand Prize winner of the Lee Ritenour Six String Theory Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S38yd8gcRq4\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...this pedal is the sound in my head that words can't explain... it's a warm tube doing what I need it to do... a warm drive for my bass plus a little more if i need it. Thank You.\"\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eDeputy Frank A Rodio, NY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This excellent pedal is exactly what I was looking for!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eArsen Shomakhov\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y9K21lNu6v8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Take for example, a GOOD SOUNDING well TUNED vintage tube amp such as the Super Reverb, set it on the verge of breakup, with the master at the volume that is suitable for the venue\/gig, run the Crunch to taste and experience a 'Super Transparent' overdrive whose overtones and harmonics are very 'Musically Focused'. My first test strum gave me goose bumps because it felt SO REAL and unprocessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It makes my moog synths roar\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eDarryl Havers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt retains your core amp tone signature and the clipping is soft and tube like. Remember that a big part of that effect is the extra response of the amp reacting 'with' the pedal. To me, it felt like a SINCERE tone and almost impossible to make it sound bad when twirling the pedal knob settings. That reminds me of my vintage Boss CE-2 Chorus. If you know the CE-2..., it literally 'doesn't' have a bad setting\". It was designed to do ONE THING and do it well.\" --Anthony Della Croce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It took about 5 minutes to realize how present this OD was and how it perfectly matched my Quilter Labs MP II and HX Stomp pedal! I don't use heavy saturation so I like a cleaner overdrive tone and this thing delivers plus, you can crank it up for more stank. It doesn't colour your sound like other ODs can but it allows the sound of your gear to come through. I've only played with it for a few minutes but am ecstatic at having finally found a truly transparent overdrive pedal that makes my earholes so happy!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eRick Halisheff\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The number one pedal in my board. Absolutely great for getting a fantastic Blues, Roots or low gain rhythm or lead tone without coloring the tone of my guitar or amp. Just an invaluable tone tool for the professional guitarist\"--Michael Schau, Blues\/Rock Session Player\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand alone\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransparent \u003c\/span\u003eoverdrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart with all three pots at 1 o'clock. Bring up the Gain for added Crunch; bring up the volume to push the front end of your amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it as a preamp for your favorite pedal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with all three pots at 1 o'clock and tweak from there. (Notice a pattern?)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it as a dirty boost after your favorite pedal(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJust dial it in; it'll sound great!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it as a Pre-Amp for your rig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it last in your chain, click it ON and leave it ON. Used like this, The Crunch Transparent Overdrive can enhance your “normal tone” especially with overloaded pedal boards. (There are so many great pedals that have “standard” buffered bypasses. These buffers add up and will have the cumulative effect of ruining the dynamics and feel of your rig).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it after your fuzz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Placed after your favorite old skool, analog fuzz pedal, you’ll get that sweet sound of a fuzz into a cranked-up amp, even with the amp at a low volume. (This has been so much fun to play with while using The Classic Fuzz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust the LED Brightness (unmarked trimpot on side of pedal): \u003c\/strong\u003eAs someone who plays daytime outdoor shows, I wanted a super bright LED; however, this made it horrible to use in any other situation. So, I added a trimpot to that allows you to vary the LED Brightness from dark stage to bright sun. Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler’s screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I love my Crunch pedal \u0026amp; use it regularly. It’ll be onstage with me tonight, in fact!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eCasey Ryder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xuk3077 x78zum5 x1q0g3np x1nhvcw1 x2lwn1j xeuugli x1jchvi3 xlxfd2w x1gslohp x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xuk3077 x78zum5 x1q0g3np x2lwn1j xeuugli x193iq5w xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1cy8zhl x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lwn1j xeuugli xdl72j9 x1c4vz4f x2lah0s x16fdfms x161msgk x1s9ed0f x1eapu41 x1r944mn x11hoopg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_5u\" class=\"x1rg5ohu x67bb7w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1eied1y xca6lcq x1pdtjp8 x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x13faqbe x1un5nx7 xogfrqt x1slwz57 xt0e3qv\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What I love is that it doesn’t change the colour of my original tone but gives that grit , that makes you wanna play for hours.\" \u003cspan\u003e–Wolf Radke (\u003c\/span\u003eThe junkyard Cadillacs)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Low-Gain Overdrive Pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand soldered in British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh grade components picked for their superior sound and response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass with high quality switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree simple controls – Volume, Tone, Gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow using Alpha stomp switches for their durability. Note: they are not soft-click.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Brightness controlled by side-mounted variable resistor (trim pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow power draw: 7 - 10mA (9v) depending on LED setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Jacks and Power Connection located at the top end to help with packed pedal boards \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.6″ x 4.8″ x 1.5″ (66.5mm x 122mm x 38mm) – height excludes knobs and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Love my Orange. Best Strat pedal I have ever owned. Talk about a clean boost for a Princeton Reverb!! Its like my 12 watts went to 20.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eVernon H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I bought the crunch transparent OD. It’s truly the best OD I own and I own many of the great OD pedals ever made. No joke.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eJohnny T.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Adaptor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGregor Pedals Crunch Transparent Overdrive may be powered by a 9VDC adaptor. It accepts a standard filtered\/regulated pedal power supply with a center-pin negative 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug (like Boss, Ibanez, etc.). If an adaptor doesn’t seem to work, disconnect it immediately and check the polarity. Also, check that it outputs DC (not AC). Current consumption is 7-10mA depending on the LED setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Awesome stuff Garth McGregor Heslop. A mad scientist at work!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eIra S.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Thanks for making great pedals!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eMichael D.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just got your Crunch Plus \u0026amp; lovin it!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eDavid K.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor my pedal designs I’ve opted to omit the battery compartment, primarily because batteries are environmentally unsound. Batteries contain acid and heavy metals that end up in landfills, in soil, and in the oceans. All my pedals are built with RoHS compliant parts; batteries don’t make sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Straight sweet tone... Makes me want to practice eight hours a day.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eDave P.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The crunch is killer and when rolled back it sounded so smooth.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eGraham R.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I bought this pedal and couldn't be happier. I use it to push the clean channel on my Super Sonic 22, and just WOW!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eKim H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Love it with my MXR compressor pedal!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eRob A. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a good sign if no matter where you put the knobs it sounds good.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eJay S. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Great pedal!!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eGlen S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"They are great pedals, our guitar player has had one for a month... great overdrive sound, pure\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eTodd C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Truly, this overdrive is king of adding mild crunch and\/or pushing an already mild or medium dirt amp into thicker heavier land... without coloration. It let's the amp do the talking but with punch.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eAnthony D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It deserves the attention it's getting!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003ePaul G.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I got lucky and got one in a trade. I love it!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eShaun McGarvey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Normally I would never park a pedal in front of an amp in the studio, Til this one... Full bandwidth all the way... Nothing lost, Everything Gained\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eScott Y.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In my 50 plus years of playing guitar, I have owned and or played some the best ODs, custom, boutique and everything in between. Sold all of my drives and now ONLY own 4 McGregors (Crunches a Crunch Plus and a Fuzzball) No need for anything else.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eMichael S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This Box does exactly what's meant to do... boost without cutting bandwidth or coloring... Garth McGregor Heslop got it right!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eScott Y.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Original Crunch Transparent Overdrive","offer_id":40882753699972,"sku":"MPC001-SCW","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Crunch Version","offer_id":40882753732740,"sku":"MPC001-SCW-2","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/products\/CTOWBG.jpg?v=1734682036"},{"product_id":"crunch-plus-overdrive","title":"Crunch Plus Overdrive\/Distortion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTL;DR - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a Canadian made, hand soldered, medium gain overdrive\/distortion with an unusual, asymmetric hard clipping section that delivers a fat, dark, creamy, touch-sensitive sound with an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrunch Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we wanted to build the perfect combination of low gain overdrive and medium distortion in one pedal: something that has both sustain and squish while remaining Thick and organic. The Crunch Plus is the culmination of nearly a year of development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j1eumK5niqU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crunch Plus circuit starts with a low-gain overdriven preamp section that leads into our take on asymmetric distortion resulting in a fat driven sound with a unique edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis controls the amount of gain driving the pedal's hard clipping. Minimum setting is similar to the Crunch Transparent Overdrive on 3\/4 gain with a an added edge. The Crunch Plus pedal never loses that edge, it builds on it as you bring up the gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone: \u003c\/strong\u003eA mid-range control that works very much like the tone control on most guitars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVol: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis adjusts the amplified and clipped signal after it leaves the tone filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Brightness (unmarked trimpot on side of pedal unmarked): \u003c\/strong\u003eAs someone who plays daytime outdoor shows, I wanted a super bright LED; however, this made it horrible to use in any other situation. So, I added a trimpot to that allows you to vary the LED Brightness from dark stage to bright sun. Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler’s screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8JEC1qE3i8Q\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch-sensitive crunch, clarity, and sustain without muddy tovertones or buzzy top end” –Vintage Guitar Magazine, Sept, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnthony Della Croce from The Headpins adds the following:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Brightness ADJUSTMENT....no worries, this is not a DIMMER and will not interfere with your tone. What an awesome addition especially for us old guys on sunny day stages!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIMPLICITY...dial your tone in without endless tweaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“VERY QUIET...low noise compared to my other pedals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDYNAMIC with picking style and volume knob changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSECRET INGREDIENTS...yup, some secret HIGHER QUALITY components that make this pedal sing!!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the Gain at approximately 1\/3 or below the overdrive stage is engaged but only part of the distortion, resulting in an overdrive sound with a bit of an edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs you bring the gain up beyond the 1\/3-ish area, the distortion circuit starts to bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tone control is a variable low pass filter, as you turn the pot counter clockwise you lower the corner frequency, attenuating the highs frequencies. For guitar, start with the control up approximately 2\/3 and adjust to taste. For bass, start with the pot at noon and adjust to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Gain Overdrive\/Distortion Pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand soldered in British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh grade components picked for their superior sound and response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass with high quality switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree topside controls – Volume, Tone, Gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Brightness controlled by side-mounted variable resistor (trim pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow power draw: 9 - 13mA (9v) depending on LED setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Jacks and Power Connection located at the top end to help with packed pedal boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.6″ x 4.8″ x 1.5″ (66.5mm x 122mm x 38mm) – height excludes knobs and switches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Adaptor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe McGregor Pedals Crunch Transparent Overdrive may be powered by a 9VDC adaptor. It accepts a standard filtered\/regulated pedal power supply with a center-pin negative 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug (like Boss, Ibanez, etc.). If an adaptor doesn’t seem to work, disconnect it immediately and check the polarity. Also, check that it outputs DC (not AC). Current consumption is 10-15mA depending on the LED setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor my pedal designs I’ve opted to omit the battery compartment, primarily because batteries are environmentally unsound. Batteries contain acid and heavy metals that end up in landfills, in soil, and in the oceans. 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Almost every boutique fuzz pedal on the market is a spin on a classic circuit. For this pedal, we did not want to do that. We set out to design a pedal that would inspire something new, instead of looking backwards. The Cozmic Fuzzball has the classic overdriven transistor fuzz sound with distortion and overdrive layered in. We called the pot that dials in the amount of effect “Attack” in honor of some of those early, ground-breaking fuzz pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NnUInOYSPcc\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Attack at minimum the pedal exhibits very little fuzz. At this point it is a distortion\/overdrive. As you bring up the attack you start to layer in the classic fuzziness of an overdriven transistor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"MCGREGOR PEDALS First-Ever Fuzz Pedal is Crunchy as Hell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcGregor Pedals is taking the knowledge they’ve accrued from being in the overdrive pedal game, and using it to make one hell of a fuzz pedal.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                                                              --Gear Gods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This controls strength of the signal hitting the transistor; more attack = more fuzz and sustain, at the lower end with low output pickups the effect is distortion\/overdrive. As you bring up the attack the distortion gets stronger. Soon you will hear fuzz starting to layer in. Pin the Attack and you are in fuzz-land. The output of your pickups will have a significant effect on how much fuzz is generated (as will your guitar’s volume pot). Bass Players, start with the Attack near minimum and go from there.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this is a variable high pass filter; the left side of the range is more for bass guitar, the right for both bass and guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This adjusts the amplified and clipped signal after it leaves the tone filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Unmarked Trimpot on the side)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs a player who occasionally plays daytime outdoor shows, I wanted a super bright LED; however, this made it horrible to use in any other situation. So, I added trim-pot that allows you to vary the LED brightness from dark stage to bright sun. Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler’s screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely sensitive to touch, picking style, and volume changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.. dial your tone in without endless tweaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone pot is a variable high-pass filter that allows you to adjust the bottom end without attenuating those classic fuzz overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERY QUIET (for a fuzz!) --low noise compared to other fuzz pedals (as always, this assumes clean power!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDYNAMIC with picking style and volume knob changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED Brightness ADJUSTMENT --no worries, this is not a DIMMER and will not interfere with your tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSECRET INGREDIENTS --yup, some secret HIGH QUALITY components that make this pedal sing!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yPtQpVnYh1s\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of fuzz is largely dependent on the voltage delivered from your instrument (or preceding pedals). With a standard electric guitar, with the Attack at approximately 1\/3 or below the Cozmic Fuzzball is mostly Distortion\/Overdrive as you bring up the Attack, the fuzz starts to layer in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone control is a variable high-pass filter. As you turn it clockwise, you raise the corner frequency and attenuate the low frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Bass guitar, start with the tone pot all the way to the left and bring it up to taste. On electric guitar, start with the tone control at approximately 10:00 and bring it up from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Fuzz pedal that cleans up to distortion-overdrive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh impedance input (doesn't have to be first in your chain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand soldered in British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh grade components picked for their superior sound and response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue bypass with high quality switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree topside controls – Volume, Tone, Attack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED Brightness controlled by side-mounted variable resistor (trim pot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow power draw: 12 - 18mA (9v) depending on LED setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Jacks and Power Connection located at the top end to help with packed pedal boards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe McGregor Pedals Crunch Transparent Overdrive may be powered by a 9VDC adaptor. It accepts a standard filtered\/regulated pedal power supply with a center-pin negative 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug (like Boss, Ibanez, etc.). If an adaptor doesn’t seem to work, disconnect it immediately and check the polarity. Also, check that it outputs DC (not AC). Current consumption is 10-15mA depending on the LED setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor my pedal designs I’ve opted to omit the battery compartment, primarily because batteries are environmentally unsound. Batteries contain acid and heavy metals that end up in landfills, in soil, and in the oceans. All my pedals are built with RoHS compliant parts; batteries don’t make sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34290483134596,"sku":"COZFUZZ01","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/products\/CozmicFuzzballWBG.jpg?v=1639957346"},{"product_id":"mp-reverb","title":"MP Reverb","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA simple version of a complex pedal. Being fans of the Belton tank sound, we have opted to build our first reverb pedal around the Belton-Accutronics BTDR3 Reverb Module using the quality of parts and engineering that we are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone\u003c\/strong\u003e: This tone control pushes or reduces the tone of the reverb (wet) sound only and is centered on a corner frequency of 2340Hz; it is designed to alter the nature of the reverb and not the tone of the dry signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Changes the decay time from zero to approximately 3 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverb:\u003c\/strong\u003e blends the wet\/dry signals from 100% dry to 60\/40 wet\/dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e (Unmarked Trimpot on the side): Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler’s screwdriver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e when the pedal is engaged: 100 Ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Adaptor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGregor Pedals Crunch Transparent Overdrive may be powered by a 9VDC adaptor. It accepts a standard filtered\/regulated pedal power supply with a center-pin negative 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug (like Boss, Ibanez, etc.). If an adaptor doesn’t seem to work, disconnect it immediately and check the polarity. Also, check that it outputs DC (not AC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41422432305284,"sku":"MPREV1","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/files\/Reverb_Web_Pic.jpg?v=1734228194"},{"product_id":"the-classic-fuzz","title":"The Classic Fuzz","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the Classic Fuzz Pedal from McGregor Pedals!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"We set out to design a pedal that truly captures the sound, feel, and response of the earliest two-transistor fuzz pedals using all modern parts. Yes, the Classic Fuzz uses silicon transistors.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuge thanks to Michael Schau and Anthony Della Croce!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5qo_xljBPnw?si=7g3rcu0Yy53qGqwn\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"This pedal was designed with Anthony Della Croce (The Headpins). We sent the final prototype to long time collaborator Michael Schau. Without trying it first, Michael started a drum track and stepped on the Classic Fuzz. These three and a half minutes are what he improvised and recorded in that moment. Later, Michael added the bass track that Anthony composed and they re-worked the drums.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/gear\/reviews\/mcgregor-pedals-classic-fuzz\" title=\"Check out the review in Premier Guitar Magazine, January 2025 issue\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the review in Premier Guitar Magazine, January 2025 issue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A thick, varied take on the silicon Fuzz Face that spans \u003cstrong\u003epunky, sparkling, and full-spectrum heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The McGregor Classic Fuzz, however, offers ample reminders about the many ways silicon Fuzz Faces can be \u003cstrong\u003ebeastly, sensitive, and sound supreme\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"In an A\/B test with a solid, archetypal-sounding BC108 Fuzz Face clone, the Classic Fuzz sounded roughly equivalent at the 60-percent mark of the bass control’s range. But the Classic Fuzz was more dimensional, and on either side of the bass control I heard many intriguing tone variations \u003cstrong\u003espanning garage-punk snot and corpulent, almost triangle-Big Muff thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...the Classic Fuzz rips—lending \u003cstrong\u003esparkling overdrive colors and banshee-scream aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e to Stratocasters and sounding especially \u003cstrong\u003esweet and terrifyingly mammoth\u003c\/strong\u003e with humbuckers.\" -Premier Guitar Magazine, January 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AcZdog1Zh4U?si=ahZcU80TPkxF5POZ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFUZZ:\u003c\/strong\u003e This allows you to dial in the amount of fuzz required. Since most of the action happens in the upper regions of the fuzz pot, we used a reverse log pot here so that the final 15% starts at noon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBASS: \u003c\/strong\u003ethis allows you to dial in the amount of bottom end you want. Fully right, this pedal is thick (!). For a sound more typical of modern silicon fuzz pedals roll it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVol: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis attenuates the post effect signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Brightness (unmarked trimpot on side of pedal): \u003c\/strong\u003eAs someone who plays daytime outdoor shows, I wanted a super bright LED; however, this made it horrible to use in any other situation. So, I added a trimpot to that allows you to vary the LED Brightness from dark stage to bright sun. Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler’s screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT2 Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal Trimpot. Bias is set at the factory at 4VDC. If you are comfortable with re-biasing, feel free to adjust to suit, there is a bias test point adjacent to the trimpot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full left this trimpot will provide the strongest fuzz; however, it will also be noisy with the volume on your guitar turned off (you might even pick up a radio station!). This trimpot leaves the bench set at ~11:00. This is to mitigate the “volume off” noise while still providing that Classic Fuzz of 1960’s two transistor fuzz pedals. Turning this trimpot full right will result in a smoother, more distortion-like tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe enclosure is brushed aluminum and has an industrial look; this includes scratches, scuffs and marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Adaptor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGregor Pedals Crunch Transparent Overdrive may be powered by a 9VDC adaptor. It accepts a standard filtered\/regulated pedal power supply with a center-pin negative 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug (like Boss, Ibanez, etc.). If an adaptor doesn’t seem to work, disconnect it immediately and check the polarity. Also, check that it outputs DC (not AC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rlv-ReP_P3Q?si=KMNCfJVmxJl4gKbr\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41604656005252,"sku":"CLSFZ-1","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/files\/McGregorPedalsClassicFuzz.png?v=1734207250"},{"product_id":"octave-fuzz-with-stank","title":"Octave Fuzz with Stank","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Octa\u003cstrong\u003eve Fuzz with Stank\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core circuit of the McGregor Pedals Octave Fuzz with Stank is designed to take a pure tone and double the hertz by inverting the positive portion of the wave, otherwise known as full rectification. This results in a fuzzy octave-up sound. With a complex signal, as you’d expect from a guitar or bass, it can get a bit wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graphic representation looks like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/files\/Sine_wave_with_text-01.png?v=1734303474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a happy accident, during development we found that if we sent too large of a signal through the \"octaving\" part of the circuit, the signal became positively “Stanky” (as described by a renown keyboard player).  This resulted in the Stank control on your pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's Michael taking it for a spin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sLUcv_bsNPU?si=JRCtfWbrfdWIqlV1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVol\u003c\/strong\u003e: Note that turning up the Stank will result in a volume boost, you may need to adjust as required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStank\u003c\/strong\u003e: Think of this as a distortion mixed with the octave-up fuzz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blends your signal, full left is mostly dry (it never fully dries up). Full right is completely wet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Brightness (unmarked trimpot on side of pedal): \u003c\/strong\u003eAs someone who plays daytime outdoor shows, I wanted a super bright LED; however, this made it horrible to use in any other situation. So, I added a trimpot to that allows you to vary the LED Brightness from dark stage to bright sun. Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler’s screwdriver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the Stank up and the blend at about 10 O'clock, it behaves like a distortion with octave overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Adaptor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGregor Pedals Crunch Transparent Overdrive may be powered by a 9VDC adaptor. It accepts a standard filtered\/regulated pedal power supply with a center-pin negative 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug (like Boss, Ibanez, etc.). If an adaptor doesn’t seem to work, disconnect it immediately and check the polarity. Also, check that it outputs DC (not AC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44632512462980,"sku":"OctaFuzz1","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/files\/OctaveFuzzwithStankWebPic-01.jpg?v=1734302823"},{"product_id":"double-crunch-transparent-overdrive","title":"Double Crunch Transparent Overdrive","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #633201;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Extra Crunch is an incredibly open and airy sounding overdrive. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt really keeps your original sound intact while giving you a bit of amp-like grind. Killer pedal!\" –Joey Landreth, The Bros.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Landreth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTL;DR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA Canadian made, hand soldered, low-gain double transparent overdrive for bass and guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eThe Double Crunch Transparent Overdrive includes both:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Original (Low Gain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAnd The\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCrunch with Extra Gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eIN ONE PEDAL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Double Crunch Transparent Overdrive enclosure is brushed aluminum and has an industrial look; this includes scratches, scuffs and marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This is a ridiculously good pedal!\" -Paul Pigat on the Double CTO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Extra Crunch Side Has Approximately 30% MORE CRUNCH!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Love love love my double crunch! sounds so nice in my Friedman dirty Shirley!           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–Marc Parent, April Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Extra Crunch side (right) has black knobs and blue LED to distinguish it from the Original side (left).\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I’ve never been much of a pedal guy, but once I played a Crunch, I found the one pedal I can’t live without!!! Just enough push to warm up my guitar no matter the situation or amp! I do a lot of fly in dates, and with the Crunch I’m never worried about being able to get my sound.\" –Tom Holland (James Cotton Band for many years)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the extra Crunch? \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Original Crunch Transparent Overdrive is a subtle pedal. Perfect for musicians who know what to expect. The Extra Crunch version is a bit more of a dirt box and it is rapidly gaining fans from both the professional and hobbyist market. Together, the Original and the Extra Gain take it to a new level!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Crunch sounds awesome!!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003ePaul Pigat (Cousin Harley, Nico Case, Jakob Dylan, and more)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From the moment that I first tried out the McGregor Crunch Transparent Overdrive I fell in love with it. For me it’s my ‘on all the time’, pedal mounted on top of my amp. It has become an integral part of my sound adding just the right amount of tube like crunch and warmth without effecting my tone. Well built, responsive, easy to operate and dial in. It is exactly what I was looking for to enhance my guitar sound. I can’t say enough good things about this pedal!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eSteve Kozak (Maple Blues Award Winner – ‘New Artist\/ group of the Year\u003cbr\u003eWestern Canadian Music Award Nominee – Blues Artist of the Year)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crunch Transparent Overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epedal started one afternoon when Michael Schau, the best guitar player I know, told me that he could never find a low-gain overdrive pedal that was truly transparent. I figured it was time to use my physics background; I started researching and came up with a proof of concept as well as a long list of modifications\/improvements. Mike heard the proof of concept and told me to \"...not change a f***ing thing.\" I ignored him and spent a year making mods, only to end up pretty close to where I started. Mike's been playing it live and in recordings ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...run the Crunch to taste and experience a 'Super Transparent' overdrive whose overtones and harmonics are 'Musically Focused'. My first test strum gave me goose bumps, it felt SO REAL and unprocessed.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eAnthony DellaCroce, The Headpins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CTOSY-EiTnI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sweetest pedal I've ever used. \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eSteve Shelski (\u003cspan\u003eConey Hatch, Toronto, Motorcycle Experience, Gowan, Willie Nelson, Robbie Lane \u0026amp; The Disciples. TV. Docs. Film. Animation.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very responsive and doesn’t mask your tone, just enhances what you got. Exactly what I look for in an overdrive. I can’t live without this thing on my board!\" –Carter Low, 2016 Grand Prize winner of the Lee Ritenour Six String Theory Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S38yd8gcRq4\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\"Thanks Garth. The  Double Crunch Transparent Overdrive  pedal was as described and exactly what I was looking for. Good work, I wish you continued success.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eAndrew D, guitarist Local Locos \u0026amp; The Dawgs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...this pedal is the sound in my head that words can't explain... it's a warm tube doing what I need it to do... a warm drive for my bass plus a little more if i need it. Thank You.\"\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eDeputy Frank A Rodio, NY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This excellent pedal is exactly what I was looking for!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eArsen Shomakhov\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y9K21lNu6v8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Take for example, a GOOD SOUNDING well TUNED vintage tube amp such as the Super Reverb, set it on the verge of breakup, with the master at the volume that is suitable for the venue\/gig, run the Crunch to taste and experience a 'Super Transparent' overdrive whose overtones and harmonics are very 'Musically Focused'. My first test strum gave me goose bumps because it felt SO REAL and unprocessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It makes my moog synths roar\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eDarryl Havers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt retains your core amp tone signature and the clipping is soft and tube like. Remember that a big part of that effect is the extra response of the amp reacting 'with' the pedal. To me, it felt like a SINCERE tone and almost impossible to make it sound bad when twirling the pedal knob settings. That reminds me of my vintage Boss CE-2 Chorus. If you know the CE-2..., it literally 'doesn't' have a bad setting\". It was designed to do ONE THING and do it well.\" --Anthony Della Croce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It took about 5 minutes to realize how present this OD was and how it perfectly matched my Quilter Labs MP II and HX Stomp pedal! I don't use heavy saturation so I like a cleaner overdrive tone and this thing delivers plus, you can crank it up for more stank. It doesn't colour your sound like other ODs can but it allows the sound of your gear to come through. I've only played with it for a few minutes but am ecstatic at having finally found a truly transparent overdrive pedal that makes my earholes so happy!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eRick Halisheff\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The number one pedal in my board. Absolutely great for getting a fantastic Blues, Roots or low gain rhythm or lead tone without coloring the tone of my guitar or amp. Just an invaluable tone tool for the professional guitarist\"--Michael Schau, Blues\/Rock Session Player\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand alone\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransparent \u003c\/span\u003eoverdrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart with all three pots on the Original side at 1 o'clock. Bring up the Gain for added Crunch; bring up the volume to push the front end of your amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it as a preamp for your favorite pedal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with all three pots at 1 o'clock and tweak from there. (Notice a pattern?)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it as a dirty boost after your favorite pedal(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJust dial it in; it'll sound great!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it as a Pre-Amp for your rig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it last in your chain, click it ON and leave it ON. Used like this, The Crunch Transparent Overdrive can enhance your “normal tone” especially with overloaded pedal boards. (There are so many great pedals that have “standard” buffered bypasses. These buffers add up and will have the cumulative effect of ruining the dynamics and feel of your rig).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it after your fuzz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Placed after your favorite old skool, analog fuzz pedal, you’ll get that sweet sound of a fuzz into a cranked-up amp, even with the amp at a low volume. (This has been so much fun to play with while using The Classic Fuzz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust the LED Brightness (unmarked trimpot on side of pedal): \u003c\/strong\u003eAs someone who plays daytime outdoor shows, I wanted a super bright LED; however, this made it horrible to use in any other situation. So, I added a trimpot to that allows you to vary the LED Brightness from dark stage to bright sun. Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler’s screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I love my Crunch pedal \u0026amp; use it regularly. It’ll be onstage with me tonight, in fact!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eCasey Ryder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xuk3077 x78zum5 x1q0g3np x1nhvcw1 x2lwn1j xeuugli x1jchvi3 xlxfd2w x1gslohp x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xuk3077 x78zum5 x1q0g3np x2lwn1j xeuugli x193iq5w xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1cy8zhl x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lwn1j xeuugli xdl72j9 x1c4vz4f x2lah0s x16fdfms x161msgk x1s9ed0f x1eapu41 x1r944mn x11hoopg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_5u\" class=\"x1rg5ohu x67bb7w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1eied1y xca6lcq x1pdtjp8 x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x13faqbe x1un5nx7 xogfrqt x1slwz57 xt0e3qv\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What I love is that it doesn’t change the colour of my original tone but gives that grit , that makes you wanna play for hours.\" \u003cspan\u003e–Wolf Radke (\u003c\/span\u003eThe junkyard Cadillacs)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Low-Gain\/medium gain, stackable double overdrive pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand soldered in British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh grade components picked for their superior sound and response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass with high quality switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree simple controls per side – Volume, Tone, Gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow using Alpha stomp switches for their durability. Note: they are not soft-click.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Brightness controlled by side-mounted variable resistor (trim pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow power draw: 15 - 20mA (9v) depending on LED setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Jacks and Power Connection located at the top end to help with packed pedal boards \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.6″ x 4.8″ x 1.5″ (66.5mm x 122mm x 38mm) – height excludes knobs and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Love my Orange. Best Strat pedal I have ever owned. Talk about a clean boost for a Princeton Reverb!! Its like my 12 watts went to 20.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eVernon H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I bought the crunch transparent OD. It’s truly the best OD I own and I own many of the great OD pedals ever made. No joke.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eJohnny T.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Adaptor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGregor Pedals Crunch Transparent Overdrive may be powered by a 9VDC adaptor. It accepts a standard filtered\/regulated pedal power supply with a center-pin negative 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug (like Boss, Ibanez, etc.). If an adaptor doesn’t seem to work, disconnect it immediately and check the polarity. Also, check that it outputs DC (not AC). Current consumption is 15-20mA depending on the LED setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Awesome stuff Garth McGregor Heslop. A mad scientist at work!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eIra S.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Thanks for making great pedals!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eMichael D.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just got your Crunch Plus \u0026amp; lovin it!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eDavid K.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor my pedal designs I’ve opted to omit the battery compartment, primarily because batteries are environmentally unsound. Batteries contain acid and heavy metals that end up in landfills, in soil, and in the oceans. All my pedals are built with RoHS compliant parts; batteries don’t make sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Straight sweet tone... Makes me want to practice eight hours a day.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eDave P.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The crunch is killer and when rolled back it sounded so smooth.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eGraham R.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I bought this pedal and couldn't be happier. I use it to push the clean channel on my Super Sonic 22, and just WOW!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eKim H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Love it with my MXR compressor pedal!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eRob A. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a good sign if no matter where you put the knobs it sounds good.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eJay S. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Great pedal!!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eGlen S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"They are great pedals, our guitar player has had one for a month... great overdrive sound, pure\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eTodd C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Truly, this overdrive is king of adding mild crunch and\/or pushing an already mild or medium dirt amp into thicker heavier land... without coloration. It let's the amp do the talking but with punch.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eAnthony D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It deserves the attention it's getting!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003ePaul G.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I got lucky and got one in a trade. I love it!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eShaun McGarvey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Normally I would never park a pedal in front of an amp in the studio, Til this one... Full bandwidth all the way... Nothing lost, Everything Gained\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eScott Y.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In my 50 plus years of playing guitar, I have owned and or played some the best ODs, custom, boutique and everything in between. Sold all of my drives and now ONLY own 4 McGregors (Crunches a Crunch Plus and a Fuzzball) No need for anything else.\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eMichael S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This Box does exactly what's meant to do... boost without cutting bandwidth or coloring... Garth McGregor Heslop got it right!\" \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003eScott Y.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50640903798916,"sku":"DBL-CTO","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/files\/Double_Crunch.png?v=1734682036"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mcgregorpedals.com\/collections\/frontpage\/transparent-overdrive.oembed","provider":"McGregor Pedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}