Crazy Tube Circuits Falcon Overdrive

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Crazy Tube Circuits Falcon Overdrive

Crazy Tube Circuits

Falcon Overdrive

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 455514
Model: Falcon Overdrive
Price: $173.80

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The Falcon delivers a surprisingly authentic vintage amp vibe – think classic rock and blues tones. It's a straightforward overdrive, but the gain range is surprisingly usable for a wide range of styles. It's a great option for guitarists wanting that warm, slightly gritty tone without needing a massive pedalboard.

Product Description

  • Crazy Tube Circuits Falcon Overdrive
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Classic tweed and brownface sound
  • Volume control for gain
  • Tone regulator for boosting higher frequencies
  • Output controller for adjusting the output signal
  • True bypass
  • Effect On LED
  • Effect bypass footswitch
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Power adapter connection (female connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside)
  • Current consumption: 47 mA
  • Power supply with 9 V DC power adapter (not included - matching power supply: Article Nr. #409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 114 x 46 mm
  • Weight: 260 g

*Note:* No battery operation possible.

PROS
  • • Warm, responsive overdrive emulating tweed/brownface amps
  • • Well-built enclosure with robust footswitch and quality pots
  • • Tone control offers a useful high-end boost for clarity
  • • Volume control allows for clean boost or significant gain
CONS
  • • Lacks battery operation, requiring an external power supply
  • • Limited tonal flexibility compared to more complex distortion pedals
  • • Can get muddy with high gain and darker pickups

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Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Distortion - Tweed/Brownface Amp Emulation
Controls Volume, Gain (via Volume knob), Tone, Output
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative center)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input, 6.3mm Mono Output, DC 9V Power Jack
Dimensions 73 x 114 x 46 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Falcon is warmer and more amp-like than a Tube Screamer, lacking the mid-hump and offering a more natural overdrive tone.
While it can add some grit, the Falcon isn't designed for high-gain metal; it’s best suited for classic rock, blues, and lighter genres.
It’s primarily a treble control, offering a useful boost for clarity and cutting through a mix, but it does subtly affect the overall EQ.

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