J. Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Select

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J. Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Select

J. Rockett Audio Designs

Blue Note Select

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599601
Model: Blue Note Select
Price: $273.90

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The Blue Note Select is a beautifully crafted overdrive pedal that nails a vintage, slightly compressed tone. It’s a fantastic choice for players wanting a warm, responsive boost or a touch of grit for blues, rock, and even country – especially those who appreciate a focused, low-gain character and the quality of a hand-built American pedal.

Product Description

  • J. Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Select
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass
  • Low Gain Overdrive
  • V2 version of the ‘Blue Note’ pedal
  • Custom made rotary control
  • True bypass
  • Controls: Volume (interacts with the gain control)
  • Gain
  • Tone (setting the brilliance)
  • Fat (determines the proportion of low frequencies)
  • Switch: Hot switch (more gain and tonal flexibility)
  • bypass
  • Footswitch: Effect bypass
  • LED: Effect On
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Current consumption: 20 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • centre negative) - suitable power supply unit available under Art.#409939# (not included in scope of delivery)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 108 x 51 mm
  • Weight: 500 g
  • Handmade in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Handmade quality evident in meticulous construction and component selection.
  • • The 'Fat' switch adds surprisingly useful low-end thickness and warmth.
  • • Gain control offers a wide range, from subtle grit to moderate overdrive.
  • • Custom rotary pot feels incredibly precise and offers smooth, controlled adjustments.
CONS
  • • Lacks battery operation, requiring a dedicated power supply.
  • • Limited versatility; excels as a low-gain overdrive, less suited for high-gain tones.
  • • Size (108mm depth) can be a constraint on smaller pedalboards.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Low-Gain Overdrive
Controls Volume, Gain, Tone, Fat, Hot Switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Mains Adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm, center negative)
Connections 6.3 mm Mono Jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions 73 x 108 x 51 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Hot' switch broadens the tonal palette, adding more high-end and slightly increased gain, making it more versatile for different guitar types and amp pairings.
Yes, it's designed for bass, delivering a warm, round overdrive with a noticeable low-end presence, perfect for adding sustain and character to bass lines without becoming muddy.
While it shares similarities in its warm, transparent nature, the Blue Note Select has a more pronounced low-end and a slightly more aggressive edge compared to the Klon, and a more focused gain range than the more versatile Timmy.

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