New offerings encompass acoustic overdrive, envelope filter, dual fuzz and more.
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Fender has added to its everexpanding line of effects pedals with six new stompboxes for electric and acoustic guitar and bass.
The new offerings include the Reflecting Pool delay/reverb, the Smolder acoustic overdrive, the Compugilist compressor/distortion, the Pour Over envelope filter, the Trapper dual fuzz and the MTG: LA tube distortion.
You can check out info from Fender on the new pedals below.
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The Trapper Dual Fuzz ($179.99)
The Trapper combines two discrete fuzz voices into one chassis with global Tone and Contour controls. The softer-sounding first voice includes a switchable high octave—perfect for generating synth-like tones—while the grittier second voice includes a highly interactive noise gate.
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MTG: LA Tube Distortion ($199.99)
The MTG: LA is based around a genuine, U.S.-made NOS 6205 preamp tube. Controls include Tone, Bass, Treble and Tight for sound shaping, while a footswitchable Boost adds volume, gain or both to make solos stand out.
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Pour Over Envelope Filter (149.99)
The Pour Over offers a unique spin on the traditional envelope filter. In addition to reacting to picking dynamics, it also boasts an onboard distortion circuit with dedicated controls. A comprehensive control set also includes selectable High-Pass, Low-Pass and Band-Pass filter types, as well as sweep direction.
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Smolder Acoustic Overdrive ($149.99)
Designed specifically for use with acoustic instruments, the all-analog Smolder Acoustic Overdrive includes a Pickup Compensation control that smooths out highs, while a Drive knob controls the amount of distortion. There’s also 3-band EQ and Filter controls for additional tone shaping, as well as cabinet simulation for use when plugged into a full-range acoustic amp or PA.
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Compugilist Compressor/Distortion ($169.99)
The Compugilist combines two effects in one pedalboard-friendly chassis. The discrete, all-analog circuits are independently switchable, allowing them to be used solo or stacked.
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Reflecting Pool Delay/Reverb ($299.99)
The Reflecting Pool utilizes cutting-edge DSP for rich and complex algorithms. Sound-shaoing controls include Type, Variation and Quality, while the Time toggle adds rhythmic subdivisions and a Tap Tempo footswitch makes sure everything stays in time.
For more information on the new pedals, head to Fender.
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