Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe Drive Pedal

Name: Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe Drive Pedal
Brand: Catalinbread
SKU: DIRTYLITTLESECRET-DL
Availability: InStock

£239.00

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Description
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Description

The Dirty Little Secret Deluxe will shape your sound into that classic rock and roll tone projected by supercharged Marshall amps. Catalinbread have designed this pedal to turn any amp into a British stack wall to blast your audience by being your core pedal. It pairs perfectly well with other pedals, whether you want to add fuzz, boosts, filters or an array of overdrives, this pedal will be compatible with them all, shaping your tone and allowing you to experiment however you wish.

This Deluxe version of the Dirty Little Secret gives you extra flavour to add to your core down. Whereas before with the original stompbox you had an internal presence pot, the Deluxe has an external knob so that you can dial your preferred Marshal Brit Stack characteristics, giving you the right amount of flavour to experiment and find the right tone for you. Another added bonus to this pedal is the independent boost circuit that allows you to run boost and DLS in any order you wish, giving you either high powered saturation or a fat boost in the front end of your amp. You have the power at your feet that is versatile and authentic sounding to truly shape your tone.

Specifications

Power

Power Source: 9-18V Adapter (Not Included)
Power Usage: 7mA

Dimensions

96mm (H) x 118.87mm (W) x 92.96mm (D)
Weight: 18kg

Controls

Control Knobs: Treble Knob, Middle Knob, Bass Knob, Master Volume, Pre-Amp Knob, Boost Knob, Boost Volume, Presence Knob, SL/SB Toggle
Internal Mode Switching
Jacks: Top Mounted

Additional information

Weight	0.5 kg

Brand

Catalinbread

Catalinbread is a renowned boutique pedal company based in Portland, Oregon, USA. Founded in 2003 by Nicholas Harris and Howard Gee, Catalinbread has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality and innovative guitar effects pedals.

Catalinbread pedals are crafted with a deep respect for vintage tone and a flair for innovation. Hand-built in Portland, Oregon, they capture the spirit of classic amps, echoes, and fuzz circuits while adding modern versatility and character. Each pedal feels like a piece of sonic art, from their shimmering reverbs to their amp-inspired drives and dynamic boosts. Catalinbread’s approach is all about musical feel and responsiveness, giving players inspiring tools that make every note come alive.

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Boost

A boost pedal does one simple thing brilliantly — it makes your signal louder, stronger, and more alive. Whether you’re pushing a valve amp into natural breakup, lifting a solo above the band, or adding a touch more presence to your core tone, a clean boost gives you extra headroom without changing your character.

Use it at the front of your chain to drive other pedals harder, or after your gain stages to raise volume without adding distortion. Subtle or powerful, transparent or slightly coloured, a boost is one of the most useful tools on any pedalboard — small box, big difference.

Fuzz

A fuzz pedal is one of the earliest and most aggressive forms of distortion, turning your clean guitar signal into a thick, saturated wall of sound. It works by clipping the waveform almost flat, creating a compressed, gritty tone full of harmonic overtones. The result is raw, unruly, and unmistakable — from the sputtering breakup of vintage germanium circuits to the searing sustain of modern silicon designs. Fuzz pedals react strongly to your guitar’s volume and pickup choice, making them dynamic tools for expressive players.

Whether you’re chasing the classic tones of Hendrix and the Smashing Pumpkins or exploring heavy, experimental textures, fuzz remains a favourite for its personality and unpredictability. It can sound smooth and sustaining, or wild and velcro-like, depending on how it’s set up. A good fuzz pedal cuts through the mix while adding thickness and attitude, turning any riff or lead line into something bold and unmistakably alive.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.

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