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.
Just Pedal Ingredients.
Bender — Like an old-school chilli recipe passed down through generations — raw, fiery, and full of character. Inspired by the legendary Tone Bender circuits of the late ’60s, it dishes out thick, sustaining fuzz with a spicy edge that cuts right through the mix. Plug one in and you’ll taste that unmistakable vintage heat — the grit of classic rock, the bite of early punk, the warmth that lingers like slow-cooked tone. Every clone and reissue adds its own twist to the sauce, but the recipe stays the same: bold, rich, and addictive. Once you’ve had a taste, nothing else quite satisfies.. Catalinbread. Pedal — Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.
These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste. And just like with food — once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.
Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.. RAT. Series.