Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Overdrive/Pre-Amp
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Crazy Tube Circuits
Crossfire Overdrive/Pre-Amp
Product Info
Article Number:
533578
Brand:
Crazy Tube Circuits
Model:
Crossfire Overdrive/Pre-Amp
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Crossfire is a clever little box for players chasing that classic blues amp and overdrive stack vibe. It's a bit of a Swiss Army knife for your signal, letting you blend a clean preamp with a hotter, asymmetrical overdrive. If you're into tweaking and want a versatile overdrive that can cover a lot of ground, this is worth a serious look.
Product Description
- Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Overdrive/Pre-Amp
- Effect pedal for electric guitar
- Overdrive/pre-amp
- Inspired by a classic blues pedal & amp combination
- The left side is faithfully modelled on the circuit of a clean US amp
- the right side is a TS overdrive circuit with the most common modifications (asymmetrical clipping
- additional gain
- additional voltage & headroom)
- Passive loop-in path to add more pedals to the signal chain or to use the two sides of the Crossfire independently
- Right Channel controls: Gain
- Volume
- Tone
- Left Channel knob: Gain
- Volume
- Bass
- Treble
- Left Channel switch: More Gain
- Clipping (Asym/C/Sym)
- Switch Right Channel: Bright
- Headroom (High/Low)
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- FX Loop Send & Return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power consumption: 77 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included
- suitable mains adapter: Art. #409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 125 x 95 x 55 mm
- Weight: 450 g
- Made in Greece
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Dual-channel design offers clean amp modeling and TS overdrive versatility.
- • Asymmetrical clipping delivers a dynamic, responsive overdrive character.
- • Passive FX loop allows for flexible signal chain configuration and independent use.
- • Solid build quality with robust footswitch and reliable components.
CONS
- • Can be complex to dial in due to the dual-channel nature; learning curve exists.
- • The 'clean' US amp model is a simplified representation, lacking nuance.
- • May be too saturated for players seeking a transparent, subtle boost.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Pre-Amp (TS style with asymmetrical clipping, US clean amp modeling)
Controls
Left: Gain, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble; Right: Gain, Volume, Tone, Bright/Headroom switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass (footswitch controlled)
Power Supply
9V DC Negative Center (not included)
Connections
Input/Output (6.3mm), FX Loop Send/Return (6.3mm)
Dimensions
Approximately 4.75” x 3.5” x 2.5” (estimated, based on typical CTC pedal dimensions)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows you to insert other pedals *after* the overdrive, or use either channel independently; this provides more flexibility than a standard overdrive.
Asymmetrical clipping generally results in a more aggressive, responsive overdrive with tighter lows and a more pronounced upper-midrange character compared to symmetrical clipping.
While it *can* be pushed to higher gain levels, it's truly shines in blues, classic rock, and lighter genres; heavier styles might find it lacking in sustain and clarity.
