Crazy Tube Circuits Falcon Overdrive
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Crazy Tube Circuits
Falcon Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
455514
Brand:
Crazy Tube Circuits
Model:
Falcon Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$173.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
