Crazy Tube Circuits Venus
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Crazy Tube Circuits
Venus
Product Info
Article Number:
613612
Brand:
Crazy Tube Circuits
Model:
Venus
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Venus is a seriously impressive tube overdrive for the price. It nails that classic, harmonically rich tone you'd expect from a much pricier unit, and the Bias control really lets you dial in your ideal saturation. If you're craving that vintage tube warmth and a bit of grit without the huge footprint and expense of a full-blown tube amp, this is a fantastic option.
Product Description
- Crazy Tube Circuits Venus
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Tube Overdrive / Distortion
- Inspired by the BK Butler Tube Driver
- Genuine compact full-tube pedal
- ECC832 tube (ECC83 + ECC82)
- Bias control for overdrive/distortion tone
- True bypass (relay)
- Controls: Drive
- Bias
- Volume
- Switches: Fat/Tight
- Line Driver/Buffer + Booster
- ±15 V internal voltage boost
- Power supply via 9 V DC power supply (500 mA
- centre negative)
- Dimensions: 126 x 66 x 57 mm
- Weight: 317 g
- Colour: Metallic Amber Sand
- Includes power supply
- Made in Greece
PROS
- • Genuine ECC832 tube delivers warm, creamy overdrive and aggressive distortion.
- • Bias control allows for precise tonal shaping, from subtle boost to heavy fuzz.
- • Relay-based true bypass ensures pristine signal when disengaged, no signal degradation.
- • Compact size and included power supply make integration into pedalboards straightforward.
CONS
- • The metallic amber sand finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • High voltage operation necessitates careful power supply management; potential noise if not grounded well.
- • Limited versatility compared to multi-effect units; specialized for tube-driven overdrive.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Tube Overdrive/Distortion (inspired by BK Butler Tube Driver)
Controls
Drive, Bias, Volume, Hi, Mid, Lo, Fat/Tight, Line Driver/Buffer
Bypass Type
True Bypass (Relay)
Power Supply
9V DC (500mA, center negative), ±15V internal voltage boost
Connections
1/4" Input, 1/4" Output, 1/4" Line Driver/Buffer Output
Dimensions
126 x 66 x 57 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ECC832 tube introduces a characteristic warmth and harmonic complexity absent in solid-state overdrives, offering a more organic and responsive feel.
Yes, the Line Driver provides a clean boost, excellent for pushing a weaker signal into an amp or another pedal, maintaining signal integrity.
It shines with darker-sounding amps or guitars with hotter pickups, providing a smoother, more balanced overdrive – though it’s versatile enough for most setups.
