One Control BJF Series Fluorescent Orange AIAB Distortion Pedal

Retailing in the region of £79.99

On the menu for January 2026 are the One Control Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the One Control Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the One Control Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the One Control Guitar Pedals today.

A significant part of the so-called “British Invasion” of the ’60s and ’70s was not just the bands, but the equipment too — particularly amplifiers! Orange was a company that crafted an iconic sound and established a following that started in the late ’60s with endorsers like Peter Green from Fleetwood Mac, and even Led Zeppelin. By the mid-to-late ’70s, Orange amps had exported around the world, and guitar players everywhere were captured by their raw sound that was so different to Marshall or Hiwatt… and very loud!

Designer Björn Juhl is very familiar with this tone having played those amps in the late ’70s and repairing a few along the way too. He has captured this “crude” distortion sound in the Fluorescent Orange AIAB drive pedal. With 56dB of gain and a noise level at about -80dB, the unit is ideal for classic and hard rock overdrive, and even early metal distortion — with none of the noise! The Fluorescent Orange AIAB works best with humbucking pickups, but there is more than enough thick distortion on tap to satisfy single-coil and P90 users as well.

One Control ‘BJF Series’ Pedals

One Control are well-known for their pedal switchers and pedalboard management devices, but they also make their own effects — the BJF Series! These mini pedals are designed by Björn Juhl, a legend within the stompbox sphere who’s highly regarded for his work with Mad Professor, Barefoot FX and his own company, BJFE. These stompboxes not only sound great, but save precious pedalboard real-estate too!

Björn Juhl on the Fluorescent Orange AIAB:

“The Fluorescent Orange AIAB has that immortal distortion we recall from the late ’70s. As with all the One Control BJF Series pedals, the Fluorescent Orange can be used anywhere in the signal chain, and we encourage you to experiment. It can change the sound of your amp on its own, or be used as a preamp for other drives.”

Specifications

  • Input Impedance: 500K
  • Output Impedance: 25K
  • Drive Voltage: 6-18V
  • Current Consumption: 2mA (at 9V)
  • S/N Ratio: -80dB
  • Size (W x D x H): 47 x 100 x 48 mm (Including Protruding Parts)
  • Weight: 160g
  • True Bypass Switching
  • High-Quality Aluminium Enclosure
  • Power: 9V Battery or Standard DC Power Supply

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Brand

One Control

One Control is a brand that focuses on creating compact, high-quality guitar pedals, often in mini-sized formats. Their product lineup includes a range of effects such as overdrives, distortions, and amp-in-a-box designs. One Control pedals are particularly known for their versatility, providing different tones and textures within a small footprint. Pedals like the Strawberry Red Overdrive and the Lingonberry Overdrive are highly regarded for their ability to cover a wide range of gain levels, from bluesy overdrive to medium-gain distortion.

In addition to individual effect pedals, One Control also produces loop switchers and multi-purpose devices, such as the Minimal Series TRI LOOP, which enhances the flexibility of guitar setups. These tools are designed for musicians who need to manage complex pedalboards or integrate effects seamlessly into their performances.

Category

Guitar 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.

New

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

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.

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

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