THE LIQUID GAIN HYDRA.
A 4 knob preamp/overdrive pedal for guitar, custom built in Japan.
The Knobs & Switch :
Hi.D - Shapes the high frequencies and harmonics
Lo.D - Shapes the mid & low frequencies and overall sound presence
Tone - General low pass filter tone control
Volume - Output volume
Toggle Switch - Fat switch
There's also an internal volume trim control if you want to play with it.
This is not, like so many pedals, yet another variation on the good ol' tubescreamer. This baby has it's own unique voice. Richer and darker tones, killer crunch - the response from everyone who's tried it out has been 'I want one of these'. If you cannot find a sound on this that you don't want to live without, you just aren't trying.
High quality Japanese manufacture, small run custom production and great tones.
$325
Here's a demo sample from 'Shifty Russ" : Hydra demo
Input Impedance : 511k ohms
Output Impedance : 1k ohms
Maximum output level : +6dBu
Control : Hi.D / High frequency Gain
Lo.D / All frequency Gain
Tone / Low Pass Filter
Vol. / Out Put Volume
Fat switch
Indicator : Effect LED
Residual Noise : -110dBu (Input shorted, IHF-A weighted)
Internal circuit voltage : Stabilized ±9V DC to DC Converter
Power Supply : 6F22 9V manganese dry cell battery x 1
or AC adaptor/Center Negative
Power Consumption : 5mA/9V
Dimensions : 112mm(D)*80mm(W)*49mm(H)
Weight : 360g (including battery)
Features : True Bypass circuit, Blue LED
Here's some MP3 sound bites compliments of Montreux Guitars in Japan.
