tc electronic Fangs Metal Distortion

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tc electronic Fangs Metal Distortion

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Fangs Metal Distortion

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Product Info

Article Number: 400123
Model: Fangs Metal Distortion
Price: $31.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Fangs is a seriously fun little box for metalheads on a budget. It's not going to replace your full-blown amp sim, but it delivers a raw, aggressive distortion tone perfect for chugging riffs and searing leads. Great for players wanting a dedicated, affordable high-gain sound.

Product Description

  • tc electronic Fangs Metal Distortion
  • Guitar Effect
  • High Gain Distortion
  • Controller: gain
  • volume
  • bass
  • treble
  • True bypass
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.2 x 7.2 x 5.7 mm
  • Powered via 9V battery or 9V power supply (not included
  • suitable power supply available: Art. #409939#)
PROS
  • • Delivers surprisingly aggressive, modern high-gain distortion for its size.
  • • Bass and Treble controls offer a surprising degree of tonal shaping.
  • • True bypass ensures signal integrity when the effect is disengaged.
  • • Compact footprint makes it incredibly pedalboard-friendly for metal players.
CONS
  • • Limited control set restricts complex tone sculpting possibilities.
  • • Construction feels somewhat plasticky, hinting at budget-conscious materials.
  • • High gain character might be too extreme for subtle overdrive needs.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type High-gain metal distortion with aggressive clipping
Controls Gain, Volume, Bass, Treble
Bypass Type True bypass
Power Supply 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (center negative)
Connections Input, Output, DC 9V
Dimensions 13.2 x 7.2 x 5.7 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a more focused, aggressive high-gain sound than many budget distortion pedals; it’s less versatile but more extreme.
While technically possible, the high-gain nature might be too aggressive for most bass tones; it's best suited for guitar.
The power supply is not included; you'll need a standard 9V DC power supply with a center-negative polarity.

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