Carl Martin Lick Box Signature Greg Howe

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Carl Martin Lick Box Signature Greg Howe

Carl Martin

Lick Box Signature Greg Howe

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 386445
Model: Lick Box Signature Greg Howe
Price: $249.70

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The Carl Martin Lick Box is a seriously cool pedal for players who love Greg Howe's modern, shred-ready sound. It's like having three distinct overdrives in one box, letting you go from a subtle boost to searing high-gain tones. Perfect for metal, progressive rock, and anyone wanting a focused, high-quality overdrive solution.

Product Description

  • Carl Martin Lick Box Signature Greg Howe
  • Effects pedal
  • Greg Howe Signature Boost / Crunch / High Gain Overdrive
  • Metal housing
  • Status LEDs
  • BOOST Section controller for boost
  • CRUNCH Section Controls for Level
  • Gain and Tone
  • HIGH GAIN Section Controls for Level
  • Gain and Tone
  • 3 bypass footswitch
  • one per section
  • 6.3 mm mono jack input / output
  • Power supply with 9 V power supply (matching power supply
  • for example #409939# - not included)
  • Current consumption: 100 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 120 x 186 x 55 mm
  • Weight: 820 g

*Note:* No battery operation possible!

PROS
  • • Three distinct sections offer incredible tonal flexibility for varied sounds.
  • • Carl Martin’s metal housing feels robust and will withstand gigging demands.
  • • Greg Howe’s signature voicing delivers a modern, articulate high-gain tone.
  • • Boost section provides clean signal enhancement; useful for solos or pushing amps.
CONS
  • • Lacks battery operation, requiring a dedicated power supply.
  • • The three-section design can be complex to dial in quickly for live use.
  • • Limited versatility outside of modern rock and metal styles.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Boost/Crunch/High Gain Overdrive
Controls Boost: Level; Crunch: Level, Gain, Tone; High Gain: Level, Gain, Tone
Bypass Type 3-way footswitch bypass (section-specific)
Power Supply 9V DC (matching power supply required, not included)
Connections 6.3 mm mono jack input/output
Dimensions 120 x 186 x 55 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each section has its own footswitch, allowing you to engage or disengage the boost, crunch, or high-gain circuits independently, offering maximum flexibility.
The boost section is fairly transparent, but it does have a subtle mid-focused character, adding a bit of presence without drastically altering your core tone.
While the Tube Screamer is a classic, the Lick Box aims for a more modern high-gain sound with more aggressive gain and a tighter low-end – it’s a different beast altogether.

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