Tone City Big Rumble
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Tone City
Big Rumble - Overdrive / Boost
Product Info
Article Number:
579816
Brand:
Tone City
Model:
Big Rumble - Overdrive / Boost
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$108.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Tone City Big Rumble is a clever little pedal, offering a surprisingly versatile overdrive and clean boost in one compact unit. It's a great option for guitarists wanting a flexible gain stage, especially those exploring blues, classic rock, or needing a subtle push for solos – it's a budget-friendly way to add some grit and sparkle.
Product Description
- Tone City Big Rumble - Overdrive / Boost
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Combines an overdrive section with a clean booster
- Both sections can be used individually or combined
- Two different sound modes (Jazz / Rock)
- Clean control allows the overdrive sound to be mixed continuously with the clean signal
- Clean boost with up to 20 dB gain
- True Bypass
- Controls for clean
- tone
- drive
- boost
- volume
- attack
- Switch for Jazz / Rock
- Bypass footswitch for each section
- Status LED for each section
- Metal housing
- Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Power supply via optional 9V DC power supply unit (e.g. #409939#
- not included)
- 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- center negative
- Battery operation not supported
- Power consumption: 18 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 100 x 120 x 52 mm
- Weight: 350 g
PROS
- • The 'Jazz' mode delivers a surprisingly smooth, warm overdrive for cleaner tones.
- • Attack control adds a useful dimension for shaping transient response and aggression.
- • Metal housing provides decent protection against gigging wear and tear.
- • Clean boost section offers a useful, transparent gain boost for solos or rhythm.
CONS
- • Plastic knobs feel a bit cheap and lack the precision of metal alternatives.
- • Limited power options – no battery operation restricts pedalboard flexibility.
- • The 'Rock' mode can be a bit muddy and lacks clarity at higher drive settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Boost with clean blend
Controls
Clean, Tone, Drive, Boost, Volume, Attack, Mode Switch (Jazz/Rock)
Bypass Type
True Bypass (for both overdrive and boost sections)
Power Supply
9V DC (2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector, center negative)
Connections
Two 6.3mm mono jacks (Input, Output), Separate footswitches for each section
Dimensions
100 x 120 x 52 mm
Similar Products
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's more transparent than many, offering a subtle warmth and harmonic enhancement rather than a full-on distortion; think a slightly driven tube amp.
Yes, you can absolutely combine them! The clean blend control lets you dial in the perfect mix of clean and overdrive.
It's surprisingly versatile – it affects the initial transient of the note, so it's useful for everything from tightening up a clean boost to adding percussiveness to distorted riffs.
