British Pedal Company Vintage Series Shatterbox
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British Pedal Company
Vintage Series Shatterbox
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This Shatterbox is a fantastic little piece of history, faithfully recreating the sound of Mark Bolan’s T. Rex setup. It’s surprisingly versatile – you can use the fuzz for thick, vintage tones or the treble boost to cut through a mix. If you're after a genuine slice of British fuzz history and don’t need a million knobs, this is a great choice.
Product Description
- British Pedal Company Vintage Series Shatterbox
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Limited Edition
- Treble Booster / Fuzz
- Faithful replica of the original John Hornby Skewes Shatterbox from 1968/1969
- as used by Mark Bolan (T. Rex) and many more
- Combines fuzz and treble boost sections in one effect pedal
- Both sections can be used individually or in combination - order: 1. fuzz
- 2. treble booster
- Fuzz section of the Hornby Skewes Zonk Machine II with silicon transistors
- Smooth
- stable fuzz
- Treble Boost section of the Hornby Skewes Treble Boost
- Controls for fuzz and swell
- Footswitch for boost and fuzz
- Folded metal housing
- Hardwire true bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Power supply via 9 V battery (included in delivery)
- Power consumption: approx. 6 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 188 x 128 x 72 mm
- Weight: 575 g
- Colour: Gold Metallic
- Incl. certificate of authenticity
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
- • Faithful recreation captures the unique, raw character of the original Skewes unit.
- • Silicon transistors deliver a smooth, controllable fuzz tone, avoiding excessive oscillation.
- • Combined fuzz and treble boost offers versatility for boosting or adding grit.
- • Folded metal enclosure provides robust protection for reliable gigging.
- • Limited control set may restrict tonal sculpting for some players’ preferences.
- • Power consumption, while low, necessitates frequent battery changes without adapter.
- • The vintage-inspired design lacks modern conveniences like an LED indicator.
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