{"title":"Distortion Pedals","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"jam-rattler-mk2-distortion-pedal","title":"JAM Rattler mk2 Distortion Pedal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJAM Pedals Rattler Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium, dual-footswitch evolution of the definitive early-1980s black-box distortion circuit. Handcrafted in Athens, Greece, the Mk2 expands upon the fat, creamy, and hard-clipping saturation of its predecessor while introducing sophisticated routing and tone-shaping enhancements. Engineered for players who demand the visceral punch of a vintage \"rodent\" circuit without losing the touch-sensitive dynamics of a pushed tube amplifier, the Rattler Mk2 delivers uncompromising gain architecture to modern pedalboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause original vintage LM308 operational amplifier chips are long discontinued and increasingly unstable, JAM Pedals developed a proprietary, \u003cstrong\u003ecustom-designed discrete component op-amp\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specialized engineering feat ensures absolute consistency while completely preserving the open, three-dimensional headroom, raw harmonic response, and high-gain clarity that made the original circuit a studio standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Clipping Profiles \u0026amp; Pre-Circuit Mid Boost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rattler Mk2 moves beyond single-flavor distortion by integrating an exceptionally interactive control layout and a dual-footswitch configuration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetrical Clipping (Top Toggle):\u003c\/strong\u003e Engages the original Rattler clipping architecture. This mode yields an uneven clipping threshold that accurately mirrors the sag, compression, and touch-responsive texture of an overdriven tube amplifier power section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymmetrical Clipping (Bottom Toggle):\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces a highly balanced, focused, and modern compression profile. This setting provides a tighter low-end tracking and an aggressive, even grain structure perfect for precise rhythm riffs and cutting lead work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Mid Boost Footswitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e The secondary footswitch activates a custom-voiced mid-range frequency boost positioned \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e the distortion circuit. Rather than acting as a simple post-volume jump, it operates as a specialized tone enhancer, pushing the front end of the pedal for a thicker, more saturated, and harmonically complex lead voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Internal Customization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure perfect integration with various guitar pickups and amplifier platforms, the Rattler Mk2 features accessible internal tuning controls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Trimmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows you to precisely dial in the overall output level of the Mid Boost side (factory set to maximum).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Bass Dip Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toggles the low-frequency behavior of the boost stage. Leaving the switch down applies a tailored low-cut to tighten your transients and eliminate low-end mud, while flipping it up allows full-range bass frequencies to pass through completely unaltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable Power-Up Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e A programmable startup state feature allows you to choose whether the pedal automatically engages or remains safely in true bypass whenever your pedalboard power supply is switched on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedal Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage-Style Distortion \/ Dual-Footswitch Boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Componentry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proprietary JAM Pedals Discrete Component Op-Amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level (L), Gain (G), Tone (T), 2-Way Clipping Toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootswitches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effect Bypass (Right), Mid Boost Engage (Left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less than 5 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9V DC (Center Negative, ~95mA current draw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9\" x 4.7\" x 2.2\" (7.5cm x 12.0cm x 5.6cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handbuilt and Hand-Painted in Athens, Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JAM Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51158756065572,"sku":"2040","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/6733\/9044\/files\/jam-rattler-mk2-distortion-pedal-1.jpg?v=1759956537"},{"product_id":"dod-gunslinger-aggressive-distortion-pedal-silver","title":"DOD Gunslinger Aggressive Distortion Pedal - Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gunslinger pedal boasts aggressive MosFET distortion designed to turn your American Twin amp into a fire-breathing dragon from the Isles of Britannia. A gentle mid-range hump helps your leads jump out in a mix, and a powerful separate EQ controls for the lows and highs offer plenty of tone sculpting. The Gunslinger can also run at 9v, or 12v if you need more headroom.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250899190052,"sku":"2115","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/6733\/9044\/files\/dod-gunslinger-aggressive-distortion-pedal-silver-9.jpg?v=1761837712"},{"product_id":"mxr-mx-104-script-distortion-1977-yellow","title":"MXR MX-104 Script Distortion + 1977 - Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a vintage MXR Distortion + effect pedal! This is a script logo unit with pots that date to 1977. It’s been well used but is still in good functioning order. It shows quite a bit of wear to the exterior, but has a super cool look. Ships in an old MXR box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MXR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54014112399652,"sku":"2604","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/6733\/9044\/files\/mxr-mx-104-script-distortion-1975-yellow-2.jpg?v=1779395394"},{"product_id":"tech-21-double-drive-3x-pedal-2010s-blue","title":"Tech 21 Double Drive 3X Pedal 2010s - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a Tech 21 Double Drive 3X overdrive and distortion pedal from the 2010s! This is an analog, fully programmable effects unit and it's in excellent condition throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTech 21 has long been respected for building serious, no-nonsense analog gear, and the Double Drive 3X is one of their more sophisticated dirt pedals. It features cascading drive stages — two independent overdrive channels that can be run separately or stacked — along with a 3-band EQ for precise tone shaping. The programmable architecture lets you dial in and store your sounds, making it a practical tool for players who need consistent, repeatable tones on stage or in the studio. It covers a wide range of ground from clean boost and light breakup all the way to heavy saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit is in excellent condition with minimal signs of use and sounds great. It ships in the original box and includes the manual and a sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tech 21","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55588556538148,"sku":"2637","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/6733\/9044\/files\/tech-21-double-drive-3x-pedal-2010s-blue-1.jpg?v=1782942379"},{"product_id":"arion-mds-1-distortion-pedal-2010s-black","title":"Arion MDS-1 Distortion Pedal 2010s - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have an Arion MDS-1 Distortion pedal! Designed in Japan and built in Sri Lanka, the MDS-1 is a compact, straightforward distortion pedal with the same no-nonsense build quality and functional layout that made Arion a cult favorite among players who value simplicity and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MDS-1 delivers a classic hard-clipping distortion voice with Level, Distortion, and Tone controls — everything you need to dial in a range of tones from crunchy overdrive-style grit to full-on saturation. It's the kind of pedal that works well as a primary dirt box on a simple board or as a backup on a more complex rig. Arion's reputation for building honest, musical pedals at an accessible price point holds true here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit is in excellent condition and appears to have seen minimal use. It includes the original box and paperwork — a great find for a pedal of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips securely packed. A clean, collectible example of a simple distortion pedal done right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55588557357348,"sku":"2641","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/6733\/9044\/files\/arion-mds-1-distortion-pedal-2010s-black-1.jpg?v=1783011026"},{"product_id":"benson-portable-distortion-424-mkii-pedal","title":"Benson Portable Distortion 424 MKII Pedal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benson Portable Distortion 424 MKII is a distortion pedal based on the preamp circuit from the Tascam 424 MKII cassette recorder — specifically the slow, low-fidelity op-amp design that gave those machines their characteristic sound. Benson adapted the channel strip circuit for pedal use, keeping the unusually low input impedance that loads down a guitar pickup in a way that shapes the tone before any clipping happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gain range is wide. At lower settings it functions as a clean boost; pushed further it moves through overdrive and into fuzz territory without losing coherence. The onboard EQ is genuinely useful across that range, not just a tonal afterthought. Internal voltage doubling provides 18V of headroom, which gives the circuit more dynamic range than the power supply voltage would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLo-Z \/ Buffer Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA side-mounted switch toggles between two input modes. In Lo-Z mode (switch out), the pedal runs at its native low input impedance — best used first in the signal chain for the most characteristic response. With the buffer engaged (switch in), the input impedance is normalized and the pedal can be placed anywhere in the chain without loading issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControls\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe control tapers follow the original 424 MKII hardware, which means they don't behave like standard audio-taper pots. The trim knob in particular works differently than expected — this is intentional, carried over from the source unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower: 9V DC, center negative, Boss-style barrel connector\u003cbr\u003eCurrent Draw: ~30mA\u003cbr\u003eInternal Headroom: 18V\u003cbr\u003eBattery: Yes (activated when input cable is plugged in and no DC supply connected)\u003cbr\u003eNote: Do not exceed 9V DC.\u003cbr\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55842560966948,"sku":"2726","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/6733\/9044\/files\/benson-portable-distortion-424-mkii-pedal-1.jpg?v=1785007214"}],"url":"https:\/\/tonewolf.com\/collections\/distortion-pedals.oembed","provider":"Tone Wolf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}