Fender Smolder Acoustic OD
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Fender
Smolder Acoustic OD
Product Info
Article Number:
468650
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Smolder Acoustic OD
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$158.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Smolder Acoustic OD is a clever little box for acoustic players wrestling with piezo pickups. It’s not going to give you full-blown metal distortion, but it adds a really pleasing warmth and grit, while letting you retain your acoustic tone. Ideal for singer-songwriters or acoustic players who want a touch of edge without sounding overly processed.
Product Description
- Fender Smolder Acoustic OD
- Effects Pedal for Acoustic Guitar
- Analog overdrive designed to tame hard high-end piezoacoustic pickups
- The pickup compensation control is a mixture of low-pass and high-pass filter
- Controls: Tone
- Treble
- Bass
- Pickup Comp
- Level
- Blend and Drive
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- True Bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power adapter connection: DC adapter
- 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Powered via 9 V battery or a 9 V DC adapter (suitable power supply available under Article Nr #409939# (not included))
PROS
- • Smooths harsh piezo tones, retaining acoustic character
- • Pickup Compensation control genuinely tames brittle highs
- • Blend control preserves natural acoustic voice while adding drive
- • Compact size and true bypass make it gig-ready
CONS
- • Drive isn't high-gain; more of a warm, gritty overdrive
- • Plastic enclosure feels somewhat budget-conscious
- • Blend control can be tricky to dial in perfectly
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Analog overdrive
Controls
Tone, Treble, Bass, Pickup Comp, Level, Blend, Drive
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9V DC adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative polarity)
Connections
6.3mm mono jacks (Input, Output, DC Adapter)
Dimensions
4.7 in x 2.5 in x 1.7 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a combination of high and low-pass filters, subtly sculpting the frequency response to soften harshness without completely flattening the sound.
While it *can* be used, the Pickup Compensation control is really designed for piezo systems; you'll likely get less benefit and potentially a muddier sound.
No, it's not a full EQ. It's targeted at addressing the specific issues of piezo pickups, while an EQ offers broader tonal shaping.
