Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V Overdrive
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Josh Smith Flat V Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
591094
Brand:
Poly Effects
Model:
Josh Smith Flat V Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$401.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V is a seriously impressive overdrive. It's built around a fully analog signal path but cleverly uses digital control for incredible flexibility and responsiveness. This pedal is perfect for players who want a versatile, transparent overdrive with a touch of extra gain on tap, especially those who dig a modern, articulate sound with a vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- A collaboration between Josh Smith and Poly Effects
- Gain pedal with 2 channels
- 100 % analogue signal path and digital control
- Touch Slider: HPF Cutoff/HPF Resonance
- LPF Cutoff/LPF Resonance
- Volume/Sensitivity
- Gain/Speed
- Push buttons: A to B/B to A
- 4 Diode choices
- 4 Wave Form choices
- Presets
- Signature button
- Footswitch: A (A-channel bypass/previous preset)
- B (B-channel bypass/next preset)
- 50 LEDs for functions and touch slider
- Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- MIDI In/Out: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Power consumption: 150 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- centre negative) - suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939# (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 112 x 60 mm
- Weight: 400 g
- Made in Australia
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Exceptional dynamic response thanks to the digital control and analog core.
- • Channel A delivers a transparent, low-gain overdrive ideal for clean boosts.
- • Channel B offers a robust, medium-gain crunch with surprising clarity.
- • The touch slider offers nuanced control over EQ shaping, avoiding harshness.
CONS
- • Price point places it firmly in the premium-priced category for overdrive pedals.
- • Digital controls, while powerful, may not appeal to purists seeking a purely analog experience.
- • Size (102 x 11... - incomplete dimensions) can be a constraint on smaller pedalboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion – Channels A (Low Gain) and B (Medium Gain)
Controls
Gain/Speed (Channel B), Volume/Sensitivity (Touch Slider), HPF Cutoff/Resonance (Touch Slider), LPF Cutoff/Resonance (Touch Slider), A to B/B to A, 4 Diode Choices, 4 Waveform Choices, Signature Button
Bypass Type
True Bypass (with footswitch activation per channel)
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector, center negative, 150mA)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Input/Output Jacks, 3.5mm Mini Jack MIDI In/Out
Dimensions
102 x 110 x 48 mm (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Signature button is a user-programmable instant access to a custom preset created by Josh Smith, offering a specific tonal configuration.
The Waveform choices alter the harmonic content of the distortion, subtly shifting the character from a more rounded, vintage tone to something brighter and more aggressive.
While technically possible to use a standard 9V supply, Poly Effects recommends their adapter to ensure stable operation and prevent potential issues due to the pedal's current draw.
