British Pedal Company Vintage Series Rush Pepbox

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series Rush Pepbox

British Pedal Company

Vintage Series Rush Pepbox

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 547330
Model: Vintage Series Rush Pepbox
Price: $383.90

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This Rush Pepbox is a remarkably accurate recreation of a classic, offering a very specific, warm, and slightly gated fuzz tone that Lennon himself would recognize. It's a niche pedal, perfect for players chasing that vintage British Invasion vibe, but don't expect it to cover a wide range of distortion styles. The build quality is solid, making it a reliable addition to any pedalboard.

Product Description

  • British Pedal Company Vintage Series Rush Pepbox
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Fuzz
  • Faithful reproduction of the original WEM Rush Pepbox from 1965
  • as used by John Lennon
  • Hilton Valentine (The Animals) and many more
  • Authentic transistor configuration: 2x NOS ACY41
  • Rich
  • warm germanium fuzz tone
  • Tight low-end and enough treble to assert itself in the mix
  • Engraved front and control panel
  • Knobs for effect and level
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Folded metal housing (MKI Pepbox)
  • Hardwire true bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Power supply via 9 V battery (included)
  • Power consumption: approx. 6 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 175 x 88 x 70 mm
  • Weight: 720 g
  • Colour: Silver Hammerite
  • Incl. certificate of authenticity

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • NOS ACY41 transistors deliver authentic, warm germanium fuzz tones.
  • • Folded metal housing (MKI style) provides robust protection and vintage aesthetic.
  • • Tight low-end prevents muddiness, ensuring clarity in a mix.
  • • Certificate of authenticity adds collector value and assures historical accuracy.
CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels at a specific vintage fuzz sound.
  • • Hammerite finish can be prone to chipping with heavy use.
  • • Relatively heavy due to the robust metal enclosure.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Germanium Fuzz
Controls Effect (Drive) and Level (Volume)
Bypass Type Hardwire True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery (included) or 9V DC Adapter (not included)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input/Output Jacks
Dimensions 175 x 88 x 70 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pepbox aims for a more raw, less sculpted fuzz than the Red Panda, prioritizing the original WEM's slightly less aggressive character and authentic germanium sound.
NOS (New Old Stock) means the ACY41 transistors are vintage-spec, contributing to the authentic tone. While they're new, germanium transistors can exhibit subtle tonal shifts with age, similar to vintage components.
True bypass minimizes coloration when disengaged, but even the best implementations can exhibit a tiny amount of signal loss or a slight change in impedance – it's exceptionally minor in this case.

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