Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra

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Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra

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Sabbra Cadabra

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Product Info

Article Number: 374477
Model: Sabbra Cadabra
Price: $213.40

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The Sabbra Cadabra is a seriously cool little box. It’s not a full-on distortion, more of a fiery, harmonically rich overdrive with a vintage vibe – perfect for blues, classic rock, and anyone wanting to add some serious character to their amp. It’s a boutique-style pedal at a more accessible price point.

Product Description

  • Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra
  • Effect device for electric guitar
  • Distortion
  • A specially designed Rangemaster-based booster combined with the pre-amp section of a Laney supergroup
  • Turns every guitar into a "rig of doom"
  • Controls: Range
  • Gain
  • Presence and "Vol 4"
  • Power supply with 9 V battery or via 9 V DC power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm power connection
  • polarity (-) inside
  • not included in delivery
  • e.g. Art. #409939#)
  • Power consumption: 5 mA
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Unique Rangemaster/Laney preamp blend delivers exceptional harmonic complexity
  • • Robust, all-metal enclosure suggests high-quality construction and durability
  • • Presence control allows for significant tonal shaping and clarity
  • • Excellent for adding grit and sustain without becoming overly muddy or compressed
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; excels at specific rock/blues tones, less ideal for clean boosts
  • • Gain range, while good, isn't suited for extreme high-gain metal applications
  • • Relatively compact footprint can be a challenge on crowded pedalboards

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Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Distortion (based on Rangemaster and Laney Supergroup preamp)
Controls Range, Gain, Presence, inVol
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC (2.1mm x 5.5mm) or 9V battery
Connections 1 x Input, 1 x Output, 1 x Power Jack
Dimensions 4.75 in x 1.75 in x 3 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it shares the Rangemaster's core boost characteristics, the Sabbra Cadabra adds the Laney preamp's distinct flavor, creating a much more saturated and complex tone than a simple boost.
It’s a dedicated volume control, allowing you to significantly boost the signal without sacrificing clarity or dynamic range – it’s surprisingly responsive.
True bypass means the signal passes directly through when disengaged, preserving your original tone and minimizing any potential coloration.

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