Xotic

Japan, est. 1990s · 29 products across 1 categories

29
Total Products
1
Categories
$1,452
Avg Price
$138
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About Xotic

Xotic Effects is a respected name in the guitar effects world, known for their meticulous recreations of vintage circuits and unique, often quirky, pedal designs. Founded in the late 1990s, the company has cultivated a reputation for quality and attention to detail, attracting a loyal following of discerning guitarists. While initially focused solely on effects, Xotic has expanded into guitars and basses, maintaining their commitment to vintage-inspired aesthetics and high-quality components.

Founded
1990s
Country
Japan
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Xotic appeals to guitarists seeking high-quality, vintage-inspired effects and i
Known For
SP Compressor (vintage EMT compression recreation) RC Booster series (classic clean boost) XW Wah pedals (vintage-voiced wahs) Unique pedal enclosures and aesthetics Recreations of rare and sought-after vintage effects
PROS
  • • Excellent circuit recreation accuracy
  • • High-quality components and construction
  • • Unique, vintage-inspired designs
  • • Relatively compact pedal footprint
  • • Solid build quality and reliability
CONS
  • • Can be slightly noisy in some models
  • • Some designs prioritize aesthetics over ultimate functionality
  • • Limited selection of original, non-vintage inspired designs
  • • Can be difficult to source certain models
  • • Premium-priced relative to some competitors

Xotic Products

Xotic Guitars XSC-3 Pepper Gray Heavy Aged - ST Style Guitars

Xotic Guitars XSC-3 Pepper Gray Heavy Aged

ST Style Guitars

$5,169
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Top: Master Grade roasted flamed maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Xotic AC Booster V2 - Distortion Pedals

Xotic AC Booster V2

Distortion Pedals

$219
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, 2-channel booster / overdrive, Up to +6 dB compression, Mode 1...
4.7 Expert Rating
Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic Blue - Wah Pedals

Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic Blue

Wah Pedals

$270
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Wah Wah, Analogue, True bypass, Status LED on top...
4.9 Expert Rating
Xotic Allen Hinds AH Booster - Distortion Pedals

Xotic Allen Hinds AH Booster

Distortion Pedals

$231
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Allen Hinds Signature Model, Versatile overdrive, With...
4.5 Expert Rating
Xotic EP Booster 15th ann Ltd Blue - Guitar Effects

Xotic EP Booster 15th ann Ltd Blue

Guitar Effects

$153
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Boost, Limited edition of 1500 pieces worldwide...
4.8 Expert Rating
Xotic EP Booster 15th ann Ltd Purple - Guitar Effects

Xotic EP Booster 15th ann Ltd Purple

Guitar Effects

$164
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Boost, Limited edition of 1500 pieces worldwide...
4.8 Expert Rating
Xotic Bass BB Preamp V1.5 - Bass Pedals

Xotic Bass BB Preamp V1.5

Bass Pedals

$219
*Note:* Power supply unit sold separately (not included)
4.9 Expert Rating
Xotic RC Booster Classic - Distortion Pedals

Xotic RC Booster Classic

Distortion Pedals

$241
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Classic Boost / Overdrive, Original design and layout, Up...
4.7 Expert Rating
Xotic Guitars XSC-1 PB MN Light Aged - ST Style Guitars

Xotic Guitars XSC-1 PB MN Light Aged

ST Style Guitars

$4,839
Electric Guitar, California Classic Series, Ash body, Roasted Master Grade flaMED...
4.7 Expert Rating
Xotic Guitars XSC-1 LP MN Light Aged - ST Style Guitars

Xotic Guitars XSC-1 LP MN Light Aged

ST Style Guitars

$5,279
Electric Guitar, California Classic Series, Body: Alder, Neck: roasted Master...
4.7 Expert Rating
Xotic Guitars XSC-1 MN BM Medium Aged - ST Style Guitars

Xotic Guitars XSC-1 MN BM Medium Aged

ST Style Guitars

$5,169
Electric Guitar, California Classic Series, Body: Alder, Neck: Master Grade...
4.4 Expert Rating
Xotic Guitars XSC-1 MN BM Medium Aged - ST Style Guitars

Xotic Guitars XSC-1 MN BM Medium Aged

ST Style Guitars

$4,619
Electric Guitar, California Classic Series, Body: Alder, Neck: 5A roasted flamed...
4.5 Expert Rating
Xotic SL Drive Bundle PS L - Distortion Pedals

Xotic SL Drive Bundle PS L

Distortion Pedals

$193
4.5 Expert Rating
Xotic EP Booster Bundle PS L - Guitar Effects

Xotic EP Booster Bundle PS L

Guitar Effects

$154
4.8 Expert Rating
Xotic Bass RC Booster V2 - Bass Pedals

Xotic Bass RC Booster V2

Bass Pedals

$208
Effects Pedal for Electric Bass, Booster, Controls: Volume, Gain 1, Treble, Bass, Gain 2...
4.8 Expert Rating
Xotic BB Preamp V1.5 - Distortion Pedals

Xotic BB Preamp V1.5

Distortion Pedals

$198
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.9 Expert Rating
Xotic Super Clean Buffer - Guitar Effects

Xotic Super Clean Buffer

Guitar Effects

$164
*Note: * Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty to extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.8 Expert Rating
Xotic Super Sweet Booster - Guitar Effects

Xotic Super Sweet Booster

Guitar Effects

$164
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty to extend the warranty to 4 years.
5 Expert Rating
Xotic Guitars XSC-2 MN LPB Heavy Aged - ST Style Guitars

Xotic Guitars XSC-2 MN LPB Heavy Aged

ST Style Guitars

$4,888
Electric guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Roasted Master Grade curly maple,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Xotic Guitars XSC-1 RW BLK Super Heavy Aged - ST Style Guitars

Xotic Guitars XSC-1 RW BLK Super Heavy Aged

ST Style Guitars

$4,069
Electric Guitar, California Classic Series, Body: Ash, Neck: Roasted...
4.9 Expert Rating
Xotic Guitars XSC-1 Ash MN BLK Heavy - ST Style Guitars

Xotic Guitars XSC-1 Ash MN BLK Heavy

ST Style Guitars

$3,849
Electric Guitar, California Classic Series, Body: Ash, Neck: Roasted, flamed...
4.6 Expert Rating
Xotic RC Booster V2 Boost/Overdrive - Distortion Pedals

Xotic RC Booster V2 Boost/Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$219
Effects Pedal, Two-channel booster, Up to +20 dB clean boost, Active 2-band EQ,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Xotic XW-1 Wah - Wah Pedals

Xotic XW-1 Wah

Wah Pedals

$304
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Wah Wah, Analogue, True bypass, Bias Control changes the basic...
4.5 Expert Rating
Xotic SL Drive - Distortion Pedals

Xotic SL Drive

Distortion Pedals

$175
Effects device for electric guitar, Overdrive, Small housing, Controls for: Volume, Gain and Tone,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Xotic SP Compressor - Compressor Pedals

Xotic SP Compressor

Compressor Pedals

$197
Guitar Effect, Compressor, Based on the legendary Ross Compressor, MIX knob (original signal /...
4.4 Expert Rating
Xotic EP Booster - Guitar Effects

Xotic EP Booster

Guitar Effects

$138
Effects Pedal, The Xotic EP Booster is based on the pre-amp circuit of the legendary EP-3 tape echo,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Xotic Super Buffer Bundle PS L RB - Guitar Effects

Xotic Super Buffer Bundle PS L RB

Guitar Effects

$183
4.5 Expert Rating
Xotic SP Compressor Bundle PS L RB - Compressor Pedals

Xotic SP Compressor Bundle PS L RB

Compressor Pedals

$216
4.6 Expert Rating
Xotic Soul Driven - Distortion Pedals

Xotic Soul Driven

Distortion Pedals

$208
Effects pedal, Boost/Overdrive, Up to +6 dB at 125 Hz, True Bypass, Controls for gain, tone, volume...
4.5 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Xotic

While Xotic is a Japanese brand, their products are primarily manufactured in China to maintain competitive pricing while upholding quality standards.

Most Xotic pedals utilize a true bypass switching system, ensuring that the pedal doesn't affect the signal when disengaged, but some older models may use buffered bypass.

Xotic pedals typically require a standard 9V DC power supply, center-negative polarity, but it's always advisable to check the specific model's requirements before use.

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