Distortion – Big Knob Pedals https://bigknobpedals.com Classic Tone You Can Own Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:17:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://bigknobpedals.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-BK-Logo-Square-1-32x32.jpg Distortion – Big Knob Pedals https://bigknobpedals.com 32 32 178710883 Guv’nator https://bigknobpedals.com/product/guvnator/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guvnator Sun, 21 May 2023 18:15:14 +0000 https://bigknobpedals.com/?post_type=product&p=1020 Our faithful re-creation of the late ’80s classic UK distortion that was originally manufactured for only four years but currently commands prices upwards of $600. Originally designed to replicate the smooth, rich character of a Marshall amplifier, these early version pedals were found to deliver a unique sound all their own that is still sought after by many.

“If you want to be able to dial in that special Marshall amp sound without actually purchasing a Marshall amp, check out The Guv’nor overdrive pedal. This pedal was created in the late 80s to replicate the drive tones of the Marshall Plexi and JCM800 amps. The Guv’nor allows you to control the gain, level, EQ, and sports a loop output for use of other pedals. Famed guitarist Gary Moore used this pedal on his album “Still Got the Blues,” speaking to the pedal’s ability to build up anything from bluesy tones to stand-out leading tones.”

NOTE:  To accommodate the smaller MXR-sized footprint we relocated the original pedal’s “Middle” tone control to an internal trim pot on the circuit itself.

Guv’nator features:

  • Exacting replication of the original 1988 version 1 UK distortion
  • Controls for Volume, Bass, Middle (internal trim), Treble and Gain
  •  Fully hand-wired analog circuitry – no circuit board!
  •  Compact MXR-sized enclosure
  •  True bypass 3PDT switching
  •  Bright indicator LED
  •  Accepts standard 9V pedal adaptor
  •  9V DC battery clip included

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]]> 1020 Black Metallic https://bigknobpedals.com/product/black-metallic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-metallic Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:31:58 +0000 http://www.bigknobpedal.christopherparry.com/?post_type=product&p=651 Our premium hi-gain distortion is modelled after some of the most popular boutique high-gain pedals on the market. If you’re looking for an affordable alternative that can provide you that same tight, high-intensity distortion minus the compressed mushy mess delivered by cheap commercial pedals, look no further.

Black Metallic features:

  • Tight, high-intensity distortion
  • Controls for Volume, Tone and Gain
  • Fully hand-wired analog circuitry
  • Compact MXR-sized enclosure
  • True bypass 3PDT switching
  • Bright indicator LED
  • Accepts standard 9V pedal adaptor
  • 9V DC battery clip included

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]]> 651 Rat Pak https://bigknobpedals.com/product/rat-pak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rat-pak Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:29:08 +0000 http://www.bigknobpedal.christopherparry.com/?post_type=product&p=548 An exacting circuit and component replica of a vintage 1985 “Whiteface” RAT. This classic LM308N-based unit is the one most experts point to as representing the best this classic line of distortions had to offer. The only addition to the original 1985 circuit is the inclusion of a switch allowing you to choose between the vintage classic mode and the newer RAT2/Turbo clipping modes.

Rat Pak features:

  • Circuit replica of a classic 1985 Whiteface RAT
  • Original LM308N opamp chip
  • Micro switch for selecting between classic or Turbo modes
  • Controls for Distortion, Filter and Volume
  • Fully hand-wired analog circuitry
  • Compact MXR-sized enclosure
  • True bypass 3PDT switching
  • Bright indicator LED
  • Accepts standard 9V pedal adaptor
  • 9V DC battery clip included

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]]> 548 Appetite for Distortion https://bigknobpedals.com/product/appetite-for-distortion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=appetite-for-distortion Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:26:41 +0000 http://www.bigknobpedal.christopherparry.com/?post_type=product&p=544 An exclusive Big Knob original, our AFD comes as close to nailing Slash’s Marshall JCM800 ‘Appetite’ sound as any Marshall-in-a-box pedal made. Turn down the gain a bit and it also provides a fairly authentic Plexi tone as well. If you’ve a Fender amp or some other that happens to be miles away from a Marshall sound but every so often have a need to kick in with a version of “Sweet Child” then this is your pedal!

Appetite for Distortion features:

  • Realistic JCM800 distortion emulation
  • Controls for Volume, Gain and Tone
  • Fully hand-wired analog circuitry
  • Compact MXR-sized enclosure
  • True bypass 3PDT switching
  • Bright indicator LED
  • Accepts standard 9V pedal adaptor
  • 9V DC battery clip included

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]]> 544 Rock-Ola https://bigknobpedals.com/product/rock-ola/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rock-ola Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:21:09 +0000 http://www.bigknobpedal.christopherparry.com/?post_type=product&p=536 An exclusive Big Knob original, the Rock-Ola overdrive was specifically designed to maximize the full potential of fingers and plectrum. Used with your guitar’s volume and tone knobs, it produces an extraordinarily wide range of overdrive and distortion palettes. And while the design focus was on single-coil Strats, Rock-Ola also sounds terrific with humbucker-based guitars.

Rock-Ola features:

  • Versatile overdrive that accentuates playing dynamics
  • Controls for Volume, Gain and Tone
  • Fully hand-wired analog circuitry
  • Compact MXR-sized enclosure
  • True bypass 3PDT switching
  • Bright indicator LED
  • Accepts standard 9V pedal adaptor
  • 9V DC battery clip included

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]]> 536 Tone-Nation https://bigknobpedals.com/product/tone-nation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tone-nation Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:16:30 +0000 http://www.bigknobpedal.christopherparry.com/?post_type=product&p=532 Also referred to as the affordable Klon, Tone-Nation amazingly produces the very same great tone as the expensive premium overdrive but with a tad more bite and gain. A great tone value, this pedal is destined to find a permanent place on your pedalboard.

Tone-Nation features:

  • Tone emulation of the legendary Klon Centaur
  • Controls for Volume, Gain and Tone
  • Fully hand-wired analog circuitry
  • Compact MXR-sized enclosure
  • True bypass 3PDT switching
  • Bright indicator LED
  • Accepts standard 9V pedal adaptor
  • 9V DC battery clip included

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