Tone City Durple
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Tone City
Durple - Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
619973
Brand:
Tone City
Model:
Durple - Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$71.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Durple is a surprisingly decent little overdrive for the money. It delivers a warm, slightly gritty tone that's great for blues, classic rock, or adding a bit of extra bite to a clean amp. It's a solid option for players needing a budget-friendly overdrive with a usable mid-scoop.
Product Description
- Tone City Durple - Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Offers rich and responsive low- to medium-gain sounds
- Intelligently designed EQ parameters
- from gentle overdrive with lowered mids to a powerful
- aggressive crunch sound.
- True bypass
- Controls: Mid
- Volume
- Tone
- Gain
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Transparent controller with status LED
- Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Current consumption: 8 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- centre negative - not included)
- Metal housing
- Dimensions (L x B x H): 94 x 45 x 48 mm
- Weight: approx. 262 g
*Note:* battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Surprisingly responsive gain range, usable from subtle drive to crunchy rhythm.
- • Metal housing feels sturdier than expected for the price point.
- • EQ control allows for shaping the mid-range, avoiding muddy lows.
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for most setups.
CONS
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in overdrive, less suited for high-gain distortion.
- • No battery operation significantly restricts portability and convenience.
- • Plastic knobs feel a bit cheap and may loosen over time.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Light Distortion
Controls
Gain, Tone, Mid, Volume
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions
94 x 45 x 48 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Durple lacks the TS's nuanced dynamic response and wider tonal palette, but offers a similar general vibe at a significantly lower price point.
It's a straightforward mid-frequency control, boosting or cutting the mids, but it's surprisingly effective for avoiding muddiness and carving out space in a mix.
Due to the true bypass design, the Durple shouldn't significantly alter your clean signal when disengaged, preserving your amp's original tone.
