Walrus Audio Ages Overdrive

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Walrus Audio Ages Overdrive

Walrus Audio

Ages Overdrive

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 494903
Model: Ages Overdrive
Price: $236.50

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The Ages is a clever little box; it's not just another overdrive. The five modes, combined with the LED/silicon clipping choices, let you dial in a surprising range of tones, from subtle boost to crunchy rhythm sounds. It's a great choice for players wanting a versatile, mid-gain overdrive that won't color their core tone too drastically – perfect for blues, rock, and even some heavier genres needing a touch of grit.

Product Description

  • Walrus Audio Ages Overdrive
  • Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Overdrive
  • With 5 selectable modes -- each with its own basic overdrive sound
  • Internal gain setting and clipping style (LED/silicon) varies depending on mode
  • Mode 1: Low gain with silicone soft clipping (compressed soft sound)
  • Mode 2: Low gain with LED soft clipping (open
  • lively sound)
  • Mode 3: High gain with silicone soft clipping (tighter sound with more saturation)
  • Mode 4: High gain with LED soft clipping (saturated sound
  • "punchy" and "big")
  • Mode 5: High gain with silicone hard clipping (fat
  • compressed sound)
  • Bass controls "cut" or "boost" of the low frequencies before the overdrive circuit
  • Treble control dampens high frequencies
  • Can be used with any pickup configuration due to effective bass and treble control
  • Controls: Vol
  • gain
  • bass
  • treble
  • Dry signal can be added proportionally via "Dry"
  • True bypass design
  • Ports located on top
  • Stacks very well with other drive pedals
  • Powered via 9 V DC power supply (not included)
  • Current consumption: 100 mA
  • Power supply connector
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 12.1 x 6.6 x 3.5 cm
  • Weight: 0.27 kg
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Five distinct modes offer surprising tonal flexibility and versatility.
  • • LED and Silicon clipping options genuinely alter the character, avoiding predictable overdrive.
  • • Effective bass and treble controls tame harsh frequencies for various pickups.
  • • Walrus Audio’s robust construction inspires confidence and longevity.
CONS
  • • The sheer number of modes can be overwhelming initially, requiring dedicated experimentation.
  • • While versatile, it leans towards mid-gain territory, not a full-blown high-gain distortion.
  • • The footprint is relatively large, potentially an issue for smaller pedalboards.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Distortion with selectable clipping styles (LED, Silicon, Hard)
Controls Gain, Bass, Treble, Mode Select Switch, Internal Gain/Clipping Select (hidden)
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Negative Center (Isolated)
Connections 1/4 in Input, 1/4 in Output, 1/4 in Expression Pedal Input
Dimensions 5.25 in x 4.75 in x 2.1 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ages offers more tonal shaping with the bass/treble controls and multiple clipping options, providing a broader palette than the more focused Tube Screamer's mid-hump.
It’s a minor inconvenience; a small screwdriver is required, but it’s designed to prevent accidental changes and allows for subtle tweaking of the core sound.
Yes, the Ages has an expression pedal input, which can be assigned to control the gain, providing dynamic control over the overdrive effect.

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