Although typically associated with fuzz pedals, Kingpin’s Germanium aspect takes the form of clipping diodes as opposed to transistors. These Ukrainian diodes are set up as a hard clipper and are placed directly between the two FET stages. These two FET stages are comprised of a blend of both MOSFET and JFET. The MOSFET delivers a great, first gain stage with high headroom. This does a great job of driving the symmetrical pair of diodes. Kingpin doubles down on the warmth by implementing a JFET as the second gain stage. This mini gain monster is capable of overdriving your signal with bell-like clarity and an artful touch of grit, making it the very definition of an “always on” pedal!
Kingpin also carries a tremendous amount of gain on tap via the Volume Knob. Thus allowing players to use it as a dirty boost should the circumstances call for it. Go from a touch of grit to full on garage rock with a flip of the CLIP toggle switch. Higher voltage will yield greater headroom.
Key Features
- Variable Voltage Input – This pedal can safely be powered up with any center negative power ranging from 9v – 18v.
- Three Levels of Overdrive – Three different levels of overdrive make the pedal indispensable on your pedalboard.
- Mini-Size – Fit the pedal really easily on your pedalboard, saving lots of pedalboard real-estate!
Specifications
- Mechanical true-bypass switching
- 9-18V | 2.1mm x 5.5mm Center Negative
- Consumption: 10mA @ 9V or 18V
- In/Out: ¼” Instrument Cable
