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McGregor Pedals Crunch Transparent Overdrive Pedal - Used  From Other

A Hand-Soldered, Responsive, and Truly Transparent Overdrive!

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Condition: Used, Excellent

Manufacturer's Description from Other

The Crunch Transparent Overdrive pedal 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.

LIGHT WEIGHT...great because my pedal board is getting too heavy for the standard 50lb flight restriction.

LED 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!

SIMPLICITY...dial your tone in without endless tweaking

FOOTSWITCH...High quality, true bypass.

VERY QUIET...low noise compared to my other pedals.

DYNAMIC with picking style and volume knob changes.

SECRET INGREDIENTS...yup, some secret HIGH QUALITY components that make this pedal sing!!!

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About Manufacturer

Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

Type: Low-Gain Overdrive Pedal

Hand soldered in Vancouver, Canada

High grade components picked for their superior sound and response

True bypass with high quality switch

Three topside controls – Volume, Tone, Gain

Now using Alpha stomp switches for their durability. Note: they are not soft-click.

LED Brightness controlled by side-mounted variable resistor (trim pot)

Low power draw: 7 - 10mA (9v) depending on LED setting

Audio Jacks and Power Connection located at the top end to help with packed pedal boards 

2.6″ x 4.8″ x 1.5″ (66.5mm x 122mm x 38mm) – height excludes knobs and switches