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However, rather than simply re-voicing around these new JFETs, we decided to push the envelope and provide an amazingly robust feature-set, from ever-evolving listening and circuit skills, and pure power of intention. 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The gain range now goes from classic plexi all the way to modified JCM800 levels and can get even more raw and open than any previous DLS. This mode was voiced specifically to make humbucker-equipped guitars really rock with clean to scream all from the twist of your guitar's volume knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Super Bass\" mode is a new voicing that gives you the tone and gain structure of a Marshall Super Bass (which is very similar to a JTM45 or JTM50\/100). This mode was voiced to really hone in on that elusive in-between \"not quite clean, not quite dirty\" response that old tube amps were so good at getting. And it was specifically voiced to make fuzz pedals sound great (especially two-transistor based fuzzes like the Fuzz Face). 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The CB30 can be dialed in for that immediate attack, compressed mid-range honk, finished by the shimmery high end jangle, an elusive sound for many players. Like all the foundation pedals in Catalinbread's product ine, it sounds excellent on its own, or when stacked with other pedals (no really, just wait until you put a treble boost in front!).\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs owners of the real deal know, the amp has an amazing touch sensitivity, with the ability to go from clear and chimey to that unique overdrive character with just your picking dynamics. The CB30 has the same response, and cleans up extremely well with your guitar's volume control. The CB30 is true bypass, and comes in a rugged silkscreened case, has black aluminum knobs that feel great, and are easy to see on stage. 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The Binson is probably most famously known for Pink Floyd's use of the unit, and has long captivated musicians for both its rhythmic and ambient characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Catalinbread Echorec has 12 programs which allow for all combinations of the 4 delay heads (something the original was never capable of). The original also has a fixed speed, and thus a fixed delay time, while the Catalinbread Echorec can go from 40ms to 1000ms. The repeats give you the ability for a single repeat or can go into spaceship feedback. The tone control is very useful, able to be tonally flat, dark and resonant on one side, or bright and bubbly on the other. The mix allows for 100% wet or dry signal. 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The entire system runs inefficiently resulting in a loose bass, greasy mids, cutting treble, and incredible grit – none of these qualities were ideal or intentional back in the day. In spite of this, over the past five decades the amp inspired some of the coolest, most sought after guitar tones ever recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCatalinbread has captured the unique qualities of these amps in the Formula No. 5. For this circuit, they felt that cascaded JFET gain-stages yielded the best result. They have a softer sound than MOSFETs. JFETs also have much more natural attack\/decay than diode clipped rigs which are pingy on the attack and fizzy on the decay. 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These guitarists, while completely unique in their styles, share the Rangemaster secret of boosting their cranked tube amps into a juicy, harmonic-laden rock tone that always cuts through the mix.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naga Viper is Catalinbread's version of this famous circuit and it enhances the classic circuit with the addition of two extra controls – Range and Heat.  The original Rangemaster had just one control – Boost.  The Range knob is a continuous control allows you to go from classic treble-boost to a full-range boost and anywhere in-between.  The original could only function as a \"treble-booster.\" The Heat knob gives you control over the gain level, unlike the original which was fixed at maximum gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy a \"treble-booster\"?  Well, it is not like merely turning up the treble control on an EQ pedal.  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The Naga Viper is carefully voiced to allow you to boost your \"amp-in-the-box\" pedals, too, to get those famous, juicy, saturated sounds at \"reasonable\" volume levels!  In particular, the Naga Viper was made to go with the Dirty Little Secret MkII and CB30 overdrives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalinbread","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449517469799,"sku":"31465","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/catalinbread_nagaviper_61b9d0e4-9b3d-4c23-bd30-c99445c16c64.jpg?v=1787089285"},{"product_id":"catalinbread-rah-pedal","title":"Catalinbread RAH Pedal","description":"In January 1970, Led Zeppelin hit the stage of London's historic concert hall, Royal Albert Hall. At this performance, Jimmy Page expressed himself masterfully with a broad pallet of tones and GIANT dynamic range. Of course, this has a lot to do with Page's playing technique and Gibson Les Paul. 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Although it was marketed as a bass amp, its treble, middle, bass and presence controls and 4 x 10 configuration were perfect for guitar, as guitarists soon figured out. How influential was the Bassman? Look up the schematic and compare its preamp to that of a Marshall or Vox and you'll see!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a tweed Bassman is set at low to medium volumes, you get a sparkling, harmonically rich tone. Turned up a bit more and it delivers that famous on-edge-of-breakup character that is responsive to your picking attack, a sound so craved by guitarists. Play a ringing open chord and you'll be rewarded with lush harmonic swirl. And then crank the volume up to 12 and you'll get a thick, creamy, meaty crunch - the original genesis for all heavy guitar sounds to come. And if you hit it really hard, you’re rewarded with a slight compression, a slight sag in the response, that feels so good to play. 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Or, if you’re using something with a humbucker, you’ll have to turn the Gain down to get a cleaner response. Some guitars with high-output pickups may crunch out the pedal even with the Gain turned down. Just like with a real amp! Also, just like a real amp, SFT responds really well to turning your guitar’s volume down. So you can set the SFT up for a nice saturated crunch and clean up instantly by rolling your guitar volume back. Also, just like real non-master volume tube amps, you’ll find that you set the tone controls differently depending on where the Gain is set. If you’re going for a clean sound with the Gain set below noon, you might end up using less Treble but more Bass. 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