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Condtion: Used, Excellent
The Spaceman Saturn VI is a uniquely voiced boost and low-gain overdrive pedal that brings rich harmonic detail and dynamic response to your tone. With up to 35dB of available boost, it moves effortlessly from a clean, articulate lift to a warm, expressive drive, all while maintaining clarity and balance across the frequency range. The intuitive controls allow you to shape everything from subtle sweetness to bold, harmonically complex textures, with a responsive feel that reacts beautifully to your touch. Built with precision and purpose, the Saturn VI adds depth, character, and dimension in a way that feels both refined and inspiring every time you step on it!
From Other (Miscellanous Used/Vintage/Consign)
Simultaneously a harmonic-laden boost and low-gain overdrive, the Saturn VI eludes categorization. With it's finely tuned voicing, while adding sweet harmonic richness to your instrument, the Saturn VI is in it for the details. An update to the renowned Saturn V released in 2012, we’ve added new features, taking this unique circuit to the next level.
BOOST WITH THE POWER OF 10 SUNS
Within its intuitive control layout, the heart of the Saturn VI lies with the Boost and Drive controls. Using Boost alone gives you 18db of harmonic gain to push your tubes through the event horizon. Adjusting the Drive control brings more harmonic distortion, while also increasing the total output of the pedal. Cranking both controls to max will yield 35db of boost, full of complex harmonic character.
DYNAMIC HARMONIC SPARKLE
The Saturn VI brings a general openness to the top end of the frequency spectrum, while keeping bass frequencies fully present, tight and controlled. This makes the Saturn VI a great boost for electric bass as well. We’ve added a new Tone circuit to allow customization of the treble frequencies, so you can adjust for the perfect amount of sparkle. The harmonic distortion present is extremely dynamic. Play with a light touch and you’ll get a clean tone, but dig in and the Saturn VI will respond.
The drive texture within the Saturn VI is comprised of both odd and even harmonics. The Boost side of the pedal is focused on subtle even-order harmonics, while the Drive side increases these and brings odd-order harmonics to the mix. While it excels as a harmonic booster, the Saturn VI crosses into the realm of overdrive when using the Drive control. It also works well with other pedals, opening new sonic dimensions with boost, fuzz, and overdrive effects.
Saturn VI FEATURES
Up to 18db clean boost; maximum 35db boost with Drive
Adds lively harmonic sweetness to your existing tone without compromise
A unique circuit with a finely tuned voicing
True-Bypass relay switching via soft momentary footswitch
A CADET SERIES PEDAL
The Cadet Series brings Spaceman’s signature sonic character to a wider audience through repeatable, SMD-based designs. Classic Spaceman designs with the same attention to tone and detail, these pedals offer consistent availability, accessible pricing, and everyday reliability - without sacrificing the individuality that defines Spaceman. Screen printed faceplates and raw metal enclosures set this series apart. Ideal for working musicians and pedalboard-ready setups, the Cadet Series is where our craft meets practicality.
- Width
- 2.6 inches / 66 mm
- Depth
- 4.73 inches / 120 mm
- Height
- 2.17 inches / 55 mm
- Weight
- 10.3 ounces
- Input Resistance
- 1Meg Ohm
- Bypass Current Draw
- 9.5 mA
- Engaged Current Draw
- 32 mA
- Input Voltage
- 9V DC, negative center via the 2.1mm jack
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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