Controls & Features

Two independent sections with separate bypass stomp switches. Run the preamp alone into a different power amp or booster, run the fuzz on its own, or stack them.

Preamp Section

Captures the tone, character, and dynamics of the rare, modified tube amp from the original Indigo Ranch rigs — tight, saturated crunch with full dynamic response.

• Bass — Low-frequency response. Clockwise for punch and fullness, counterclockwise to tighten.
• Mid — Clockwise for presence and cut, counterclockwise to scoop for hollow rhythm tones.
• Treble — Clockwise for brightness and bite, counterclockwise for warmth.
• Gain — Preamp saturation, from clean and dynamic to aggressive high-gain.
• Master — Overall preamp output level.
• Presence — Top-end clarity to cut through the mix.

EQ controls interact naturally with each other, the way a real amp behaves.

Distortion Section

A faithful recreation of the heavily-modded fuzz pedals used during the '94–'96 sessions. Gritty, relentless fuzz built for walls of sound and spaced-out breakdowns.

• Distortion — Saturation, from subtle grit to thick, aggressive fuzz.
• Tone — Brightness and bite of the distorted signal.
• Volume — Output level of the distortion stage.

Octave Switch

Custom phase-aligned sub-octave circuit, fully integrated into the distortion section. Three positions, no extra controls needed:

• Down — Off. Dry signal only.
• Middle — 25% blend. Subtle sub-octave thickness, clarity preserved.
• Up — 50% blend. Massive low end filling the full low/mid spectrum.

Internal Output Level Switch (LOW / HIGH)

A slide switch inside the enclosure (upper-right corner, accessible by removing the bottom plate) sets the preamp's output level for your rig.

• LOW — For a standard guitar amp's clean channel. Keeps output safe for typical amp inputs.
• HIGH — Hotter, line-level signal for power amp inputs, effects returns, or running direct to a mixing console.

Set it once and leave it. Not designed for frequent adjustment.

For the most accurate, full-range sound, run the pedal directly into a power amp or console. A clean amp channel works, but the tightest low end and full dynamic range come through when you skip the preamp stage of a regular amp. If you do go through a clean channel, lower the input gain and switch off any bright or treble-enhancing features.

Connections & Power

• Input — 1/4" instrument input from your guitar
• Output — 1/4" to amp or pedalboard
• Power — 9V DC, center-negative, regulated, minimum 80 mA
• Bypass — True bypass on both sections

Specifications

Controls and specs are subject to change.