Crazy Tube Circuits VENUS Tube Overdrive Distortion FX Pedal

£265.00

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Description

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Here’s what Crazy Tube Circuits say:

Venus is a real tube overdrive that brings the magic of a legendary tube-driven circuit into a modern, compact format. Inspired by the most iconic tube overdrive pedal in history, Venus delivers everything from smooth, bluesy breakup to fully saturated distortion.

Equipped with a high-quality ECC832 tube, Venus offers exceptional dynamic response and tonal flexibility. The three-band EQ provides precise frequency control, while the tube bias knob allows users to shape the compression and saturation of the overdrive. Whether used as a transparent boost or a full-bodied drive, Venus delivers the warmth and harmonic complexity only a real tube circuit can provide.

A switchable line driver/buffer ensures a strong, clear signal throughout the chain, making Venus a reliable choice for both live performances and studio applications. The power-up preset function for the footswitch lets users set their preferred bypass/engage state when powering on the pedal. Designed for players who crave the richness of a tube-driven circuit without the bulk, Venus is the perfect companion for any setup—from vintage amps to modern pedalboards.

Specifications

Controls

  • Drive: Adjusts tube saturation and sustain.
  • Bias: Sets tube cathode bias for different tube types or overdrive/distortion textures.
  • Volume: Controls the output level.
  • 3-band EQ: Hi, Mid, Lo.
  • Fat/Tight push switch.
  • Line Driver/Buffer + Booster push switch.
  • Internal voltage boost to ±15V DC, replicating the operation of classic tube drive units.
  • Also compatible with these tubes: ECC83/12AX7, 5751, ECC81/12AT7, 6072/12AY7, and ECC82/12AU7.
  • Click-less true bypass via a high-quality relay.
  • Power-up bypass/engage preset function for footswitches.
  • Top-mounted jacks.
  • Maximum current consumption: 400mA.
  • Metallic Amber Sand die-cast enclosure.
  • Dimensions: 126 x 66 x 57 mm (W x L x H).
  • Power Supply included (please note this pedal comes with an EU power supply!)
    • Use with included Power Supply or 9V DC, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center negative, min. 500 mA

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Brand

Crazy

Category

Distortion Pedals

Overdrive Pedals

Tags

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.