Fortin

USA, est. 2010s · 9 products across 1 categories

9
Total Products
1
Categories
$306
Avg Price
$186
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About Fortin

Fortin Effects, founded by Rune Streng, quickly established itself as a boutique powerhouse catering to high-gain, progressive metal and experimental guitarists. Known for their meticulous craftsmanship and uncompromising pursuit of extreme tonal textures, Fortin’s pedals and guitars have become sought-after tools for players demanding a unique and aggressive voice. The brand’s commitment to pushing sonic boundaries has earned them a devoted following within a niche but influential community.

Founded
2010s
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Fortin caters to professional guitarists and serious hobbyists seeking high-perf
Known For
Meshuggah Preamp/Distortion Thordendal Series Boosts Zuul Noise Gate High-Gain Distortion Designs Hand-Wired Construction
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality and reliability
  • • Unique, aggressive, and versatile distortion tones
  • • Responsive and nuanced control over gain staging
  • • Highly sought-after by professional musicians
  • • Excellent customer service and support
CONS
  • • Limited product range compared to larger brands
  • • Premium-priced, making them inaccessible to some
  • • Can be difficult to acquire due to demand
  • • Complex controls require careful dialing-in
  • • Specific aesthetic may not appeal to all players

Fortin Products

Fortin Artery Splitter Buffer - Switch Pedals

Fortin Artery Splitter Buffer

Switch Pedals

$186
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, 3-way splitter with separate Class A buffers, LED:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Fortin Meshuggah PreAmp/Distortion - Distortion Pedals

Fortin Meshuggah PreAmp/Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$494
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Preamp / distortion, Developed in collaboration...
4.8 Expert Rating
Fortin Zuul Plus Blackout Noise Gate - Guitar Effects

Fortin Zuul Plus Blackout Noise Gate

Guitar Effects

$307
Effect Pedal For Electric Guitars, Noise gate, New version of the popular Zuul...
4.6 Expert Rating
Fortin Mini Grind Boost - Guitar Effects

Fortin Mini Grind Boost

Guitar Effects

$230
Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar, Up to +20 dB of boost, Additional side remote 6.3 mm jack...
4.9 Expert Rating
Fortin Mini Zuul Noise Gate - Guitar Effects

Fortin Mini Zuul Noise Gate

Guitar Effects

$256
Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Noise Gate, The same features as the Zuul, but...
4.5 Expert Rating
Fortin Fourteen Overdrive - Distortion Pedals

Fortin Fourteen Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$329
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Two identical channels, each with three...
4.5 Expert Rating
Fortin Natas Distortion Pedal - Distortion Pedals

Fortin Natas Distortion Pedal

Distortion Pedals

$373
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Based on the legendary Natas Amp, Cascading gain...
5 Expert Rating
Fortin Zuul Plus Noise Gate - Guitar Effects

Fortin Zuul Plus Noise Gate

Guitar Effects

$274
Fortin Zuul Plus Blackout Noise Gate, Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Noise Gate, New version of the popular Zuul...
4.6 Expert Rating
Fortin 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost - Guitar Effects

Fortin 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost

Guitar Effects

$309
Effect pedal for electric guitar, Boost, Fredrik Thordendal (Meshuggah) Signature...
4.9 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Fortin

Fortin products are meticulously handcrafted in small batches in the USA, ensuring a high level of quality control and attention to detail.

Fortin Effects utilize a buffered bypass design to preserve signal integrity, particularly at higher gain settings.

The Natas is a more saturated and aggressive distortion, while the Meshuggah is a preamp/distortion offering broader tonal shaping capabilities.

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