Tone City Wild Fro
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Tone City
Wild Fro - Distortion
Product Info
Article Number:
619970
Brand:
Tone City
Model:
Wild Fro - Distortion
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$71.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Wild Fro is a surprisingly potent little distortion pedal. It's built for players wanting a raw, aggressive edge – think heavier rock and metal – without needing a massive, complex setup. For the price, the gain on tap is impressive, though don't expect it to be a do-it-all solution.
Product Description
- Tone City Wild Fro - Distortion
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Distortion
- Aggressive sounding
- tight and focused
- with extremely strong distortion.
- True bypass
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- Gain
- Switch: More Modus
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Transparent controller with status LED
- Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Current consumption: 10mA
- 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
- • Aggressive distortion delivers a surprisingly tight and focused high-gain sound.
- • Metal housing provides a reassuringly solid and robust build for its size.
- • True bypass ensures signal integrity when the effect is disengaged.
- • Compact footprint makes it ideal for crowded pedalboards or smaller amps.
CONS
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels at aggressive distortion, less suited for subtle gain.
- • Lacks battery operation, requiring a dedicated power supply.
- • Tone control can be a bit narrow, limiting shaping options.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
High-gain distortion, leaning towards modern metal tones
Controls
Volume, Tone, Gain, More Modus switch (likely alters clipping characteristics)
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector, centre negative)
Connections
6.3 mm mono jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions
94 x 45 x 48 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It likely alters the clipping style – perhaps a more symmetrical or asymmetrical response – adding a bit more variation to the distortion's character.
While it can be used for rhythm, its aggressive nature is better suited for lead work or heavier riffs where a tight, saturated tone is desired.
The Wild Fro offers a more modern, aggressive distortion than the warmer, more vintage-voiced MXR Distortion+, but the MXR has more tonal flexibility.
