NUX NDS-5 Fireman Distortion Pedal

£99.99

This is the NUX NDS-5 Fireman Distortion Pedal from NUX, listed in Guitar Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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Fireman is based on the legendary amplifier builder’s famous distortion pedal. It’s a very amp-like distortion pedal with Modern Brown Sound. Nux designed it with 2 independent Volume and Gain control knobs to fit rhythm and solo applications.

Fireman offers a True-bypass / Buffer-bypass toggle switch, and a 9V / 18V toggle switch. The 18V position doubles the working voltage inside to give you wider dynamic range.

Specifications

  • Controls: Volume 1, Gain 1, Volume 2, Gain 2, Bass, Treble, Presence, Tight
  • Bypass: True Bypass
  • Power: 9V DC Adaptor (Not Included)
  • Dimensions: 105 x 115 x 58mm

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NUX

Nux pedals are known for delivering impressive sound quality and innovation at great value, making them a favourite among guitarists of all levels. Their range covers everything from warm analogue overdrives and dynamic delays to powerful multi-effects units packed with digital precision. Nux often blends modern tech like impulse responses and Bluetooth control with classic tones, offering versatility without breaking the bank. Reliable, creative, and constantly evolving, Nux pedals prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to sound fantastic.

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Distortion Pedals

Distortion clips the waveform more firmly than overdrive, generating dense upper harmonics, longer sustain and a more compressed response. Circuit topology and filtering decide whether the sound is tight and focused, broad and aggressive, smooth or deliberately abrasive. Gain sets the amount of clipping, while pre- and post-distortion tone controls strongly influence low-end definition, midrange presence and high-frequency texture.

Guitar Pedals

Guitar Pedals is a useful category for players looking to shape their guitar or bass sound in a more focused way. Products in this area can help with tone, control, routing, performance or creative sound design depending on the exact type of gear involved.

For anyone building a pedalboard, guitar pedals options can help fill a specific gap in the signal chain or open up new sounds that are difficult to achieve with an amp alone. They are worth exploring when you want a more personal, flexible and practical setup.

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Distortion

Clips the waveform firmly and adds a dense series of harmonics with compression and sustain. The clipping devices, gain stages and tone filters determine whether the result is tight, smooth, mid-focused, scooped, grainy or deliberately abrasive.

Guitar Pedal

Guitar Pedal pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Guitar Pedal related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.