J. Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Select
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J. Rockett Audio Designs
Blue Note Select
Product Info
Article Number:
599601
Brand:
J. Rockett Audio Designs
Model:
Blue Note Select
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
