MusicRadar Verdict
Addictive, versatile and just plain fun. Don't look this horse's gifts in the mouth.
Pros
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Great for all kinds of riffs - from Bowie to Sabbath and plenty in between.
Cons
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Very few of note.
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Way more hirsute than Walrus Audio's Messner, this filthy distortion pedal beast secretes thick 70s-style distortion that works great for old Sabbath riffs.
There's more good news thanks to a toggle switch that flicks between a trio of clipping diodes to offer different distortion tones.
Experiment with the toggle, distortion and tone controls and you'll find glam riff-fuel such as T-Rex and Bowie, and a cracking stab at the Stooges' I Wanna Be Your Dog proto-punk sound.
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