New Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

New Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

$249.00 USD
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New Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
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New Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

$249.00 USD
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From Electronic Audio Experiments:

The Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel is a preamp-style overdrive inspired by the everlasting sounds of British amplifiers from the '60s and '70s. Rather than emulating a specific model, it encompasses our favorite parts of a whole generation of amplifiers including warm piano-like cleans, bright clear overdrive, and sizzling lead tones.

The Citadel began as a series of experiments on our Model feT pedal. Like any tube amp, there are ample opportunities for modifications. After all, the original Model T was itself a modified take on the Super Bass sound, delivering a distinct variety of the plexi flavor with fuzzy breakup and a huge low frequency punch. So, what if we flavored it our own way? Once Brad completed his "Marsha" prototype, it was on. In a way, you can almost think of the Citadel as a re-plexi-fied Model T sound, trading low end sludge for a sparkly midrange focus. In another way, you can think of it as what we’d do if the original Model T wasn’t too sacrosanct to modify.

Finally, like our Model feT, the Citadel emulates both the preamp and power amp sections of a tube amp to provide a full-bodied overdrive that feels powerful and responds wonderfully to boosts, drives, and fuzzes in front. It can be used either a conventional drive pedal or as the workhorse of an ampless signal chain.

Controls
Bright Gain: turn clockwise to add gain from the parallel Bright channel, which is voiced for chime and sparkle. Adds bite to the drive tone at higher settings. The bright channel is fully muted when this control is at zero.

Normal Gain: turn clockwise to add gain from the parallel Normal channel, which has a dark, full-bodied voicing. Higher settings produce a thicker gain sound. The normal channel is fully muted when this control is at zero. 

Bass, Midrange, Treble: 3-band FMV (Fender/Marshall/Vox) style tone stack. Moderately mid scooped and relatively subtle in its operation, but decidedly authentic. Most effective at clean to medium gain settings. For a flatter, more traditional pedal voicing, try Midrange at max with the Bass and Treble at zero.

Master: sets overall output volume. This control is capable of high volumes to guarantee loud operation at the cleanest settings. Use judiciously!

Electrical Specifications
Bypass: Relay switching with true bypass
Input impedance @ 1 Khz: 500kΩ
Output impedance @ 1 Khz: 1kΩ
Power: 9V DC, 2.1 mm center negative barrel. The current draw is 65 mA.
We recommend a regulated, isolated power supply rated for 100 mA minimum. Our pedals do not accept batteries. Use of an incorrect power supply may cause permanent damage.

Specifications

Bypass: relay switching with true bypass

Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 500k ohms

Output impedance @ 1 kHz: 1k ohms

Power: 9V DC, 2.1 mm center-negative barrel

Current draw: 65 mA

A regulated, isolated power supply rated for 100 mA minimum is recommended

Does not accept batteries

Controls: Bright Gain, Normal Gain, Bass, Midrange, Treble, Master

3-band FMV (Fender/Marshall/Vox) tone stack

Emulates both the preamp and power-amp sections of a tube amp

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Return policy

You can return your purchase within 30 days of receiving the item for a refund, please remember to include everything you received with the item (both the packaging and any free accessories), and remember that the item must be in original condition. 

Returns may be subject to a restock fee (If the item is not returned in original condition). 

If the item you have purchased was damaged in shipping, contact us right away and we will work through the insurance claim.  If the item is faulty on arrival, please contact us and we will arrange a replacement unit, as well as cover any return shipping.

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