Aclam Dr. Robert

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Aclam Dr. Robert

Aclam

Dr. Robert

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 519707
Brand: Aclam
Model: Dr. Robert
Price: $383.90

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The Aclam Dr. Robert is a remarkably accurate recreation of the legendary Vox UL730 amp, offering that classic Beatles 'Revolver' sound in a pedal. Its 'Mach Schau!' boost provides a powerful solo enhancement, making it ideal for guitarists chasing vintage British tones and needing a serious edge for lead lines – especially appealing to players focused on rhythm and lead tones with a vintage vibe.

Product Description

  • Aclam Dr. Robert
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Replicates the sound of the legendary Vox UL730 vintage amp (Beatles - "Revolver")
  • High-quality
  • selected components
  • Unique midrange filter
  • "Mach Schau!" boost
  • Road-ready finish
  • Fast-Track system for mounting on Smart-Track series pedalboards
  • Relay-based true bypass circuit with soft-touch switches for electric guitar
  • Gain control for the "Mach Schau" booster
  • JFET transistor circuit based "Mach Look!" -function to enable assertive solo & overdrive sounds
  • A dedicated knob allows to turn up the gain and volume of the "Mach Schau!" - channel all the way up to massive distortion sounds
  • Controls: 1x Master Volume
  • 1x Mids (Midrange-Filter)
  • 1x Gain ("Mach-Schau-Boost")
  • 1x Volume ("Mach-Schau-Boost"
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: 1x effect bypass
  • 1x Mach Schau boost
  • Input: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Power Supply connector: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • center negative
  • Current consumption: 40 mA
  • Power supply with a 9 V battery or a 9 V DC mains adapter (suitable mains adapter Art.#409939#
  • not included in the scope of delivery).
  • True Bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 136 x 55 x 87 mm
  • Weight: 410 g
  • Made in Spain
PROS
  • • Faithful Vox UL730 emulation captures that iconic Revolver tone.
  • • Mach Schau! boost adds serious bite for lead work and solos.
  • • JFET transistor circuit delivers thick, assertive overdrive characteristics.
  • • Robust relay-based true bypass ensures pristine signal when disengaged.
CONS
  • • Midrange filter can be a bit narrow, limiting tonal flexibility.
  • • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for a distortion pedal.
  • • The 'Mach Schau!' boost can be overwhelming for subtle drive settings.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Vox UL730-inspired amp distortion with JFET boost
Controls Master Volume, Mids (Midrange-Filter), Gain (Mach-Schau-Boost), Volume (Mach-Schau-Boost)
Bypass Type Relay-based True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 2.1mm center negative (not included)
Connections 1x Input, 1x Output, 1x DC Power Jack
Dimensions 4.7 in x 1.7 in x 3.1 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s more aggressive than a typical overdrive, acting more like a focused, short-burst boost with added distortion – think a quick injection of saturated amp tone.
It's effective for sculpting the core Vox sound, but the limited range means you might need other pedals for broader tonal adjustments; it's designed for a specific character.
It shines with guitars having a warmer character (humbuckers or vintage-style pickups) and amps that are either clean or slightly crunchy, allowing the pedal to authentically replicate the UL730’s overdrive.

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