Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra
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Sabbra Cadabra
Product Info
Article Number:
374477
Brand:
Catalinbread
Model:
Sabbra Cadabra
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$213.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
