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Friedman Small Box Overdrive Pedal

The Barking British Sound of the Small Box Amplifier in Compact, Cost-Effective Form!

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SKU: SMALLBOXPEDAL

Product Description

Based on the amplifier of the same name, the Friedman Small Box overdrive pedal dishes out bullish, British-voiced distortion! Replicating the addictively touch-responsive feel of the full-fat valve amp that it derives from, this stompbox allows you to attain the same tonal versatility and harmonically-rich sounds but in compact form - and at just a fraction of the price too!

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Plexi Punch to High-Gain Heaven

The Small Box pedal packs the same intuitive control-set from the original amplifier, enabling you to dial in the perfect gain tones - from vintage Plexi punch to high-gain onslaught.  Whether you want to drive your distorted amplifier into sweet sonic saturation (like a boost pedal), or transform your clean channel into a thick and gritty drive that will sit well in any classic rock mix - the wide sweep of the Small Box's dedicated Gain control makes anything possible!

Flexible EQ Controls

If you want to reign in the gain some more, simply flip the side-mounted switch and it will accurately simulate the 'Plexi' channel of the Small Box amplifier. This also changes the feel of the pedal, which becomes more sensitive to your picking attack. And when it comes to tone-shaping, the Small Box overdrive's generous selection of EQ controls (Bass, Mid, Treble and Presence) allow you to sculpt the ideal sound for any situation.

From The Man Who Knows Tone

Dave Friedman has earned a stellar reputation in the guitar, amplifier and effects industry. For decades, his clientele (which includes some of the biggest names in the guitar world) continue to rely on him to keep them sounding their best - night after night. When Dave puts his name on a piece of gear, you know it will get the job done!

Key Features

  • Ideal for use with both clean and overdriven amps.
  • Controls for Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Volume and Gain are intuitive for quick ‘dial in’.
  • Two-position side-mounted Gain Structure switch lets you choose from low-focused gain or high gain madness!
  • Assembled in USA with only the finest materials for flawless performance.
  • Every unit rigorously inspected and tested before shipping.

Specifications

  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Power: 9-18V DC (No Battery)
  • Dimensions: 2.5" (W) x 4.75" (L) x 2.5" (H)
  • Weight: 1 lbs.
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Customer Reviews

5.0

3 reviews

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Mr John Hewson7th Jan 2022

Value 4Looks 3Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer9th Dec 2021

This is essentially their Small Box amp in a pedal format. Two channels, modern style high gain and classic gain. I only use the latter, as I play blues and classic rock, so I can’t comment on the high gain aspects of this pedal. The lower gain side (which still has masses of gain available) provides searing lead tones with huge sustain - which was exactly what I was after. I use a fender style low gain drive for crunch rhythm tones, then add this drive in for lead breaks. The result is clear string separation, amazing sustain, low noise, and the kind of tone that makes me just want to play all night. The tone controls work well. I leave them flat, but if you want more mids or top end to cut through it’s easy to achieve. I found it difficult to get the gain set low enough to use the pedal as a clean boost, which you can do on some other drives. But as I didn’t buy the pedal for that (and only tried it for the purposes of this review) that’s not been an issue for me. Overall a great addition to my rig that has given me exactly the lead tone I was craving. Nice work Friedman.

Value 5Looks 5Sound 5

Mr Paulo Remigio11th Dec 2020

It's a Friedman Product. Of course it sounds awesome! :)

Value 4Looks 5Sound 5

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