The latest version of the Blues King brings an even greater level of tweakability. Now you can dial in that perfect setting for your gear. The 3-way BASS switch is now a variable BASS CUT control. The internal TREBLE & external TONE controls from the original version have been merged, so you don’t have to open up the box to tweak the treble response. The 3-way DIST switch has been converted into a unique variable hard-clipping control. Crank this control clockwise for more compression & even harmonics, set it up around noon for a clean tone, and go fully counterclockwise for symmetrical distortion.
Features:
Designed for low gain: The Blues King is specifically designed for low-to-medium gain overdrive tones. This type of overdrive pedal requires less filtering and so it retains a much more transparent character than pedals based off the TS family. For those who want a little something more without compromising on tone, the Blues King was made for you.
Variable Compression: Like many overdrive pedals, the DRIVE control increases the signal amplitude, resulting in more distortion and compression. But the Blues King also has variable controls that have an affect similar to a "compression ratio" control. The external DIST & internal COMP controls affect the compression ratio of the clipping in the hard & soft clipping positions, respectively. These controls are perfect for dialing in some dirt and sustain without killing dynamics.
Increased tonal range: The latest version of the Blues King gives greater range to Tone and Bass controls, giving the player even more tonal shades to work with.