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Effectrode SR-71 Blackbird Vacuum Tube Preamp Effects Pedal w/Box - Preowned

Effectrode SR-71 Blackbird Vacuum Tube Preamp Effects Pedal w/Box - Preowned

by Effectrode
SKU SR-71-560
Out of Stock
$619.00
$619.00 - $619.00
$619.00
$599.00
$599.00 - $599.00
$599.00

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Condition:

In good working order with original box. Velcro on underside.

In good working order with original box. Velcro on underside.

The Blackbird™ “Tube Tone Engine” is an all-tube preamp in a pedal—the genuine article! This versatile tone machine gives guitarists access to a wide palette of rich, burnished guitar sounds. Whether recording direct to computer in the studio, or with a tube amp in a live situation, this pedal delivers—big-time! The tone of the drive channel is like “Bourbon & Honey”—the overdrive is rich, full-bodied and warm. And the clean channel is as smooth as glass, which adds a pleasing lift to the guitar tone.

FEATURES

  • Two Channels: The Blackbird’s clean channel is identical to Leo Fender’s “Blackface” circuit. The overdrive channel is a “hot-rodded” 4-stage tube clipping circuit—think “Dumble”, but with more mojo!
  • Classic Tone Stacks: Dedicated “BASS”, “MIDDLE” and “TREBLE” controls for each channel—the same passive tonestacks as in Fender’s “Blackface” amps.
  • Tube Buffered Output: Connects to the input of a guitar amplifier. This output is buffered by a low impedance tube cathode follower stage with up to +10dBu of gain. Low impedance ensures zero tone loss when driving long cable runs.
  • Transformer Balanced Out: Professional 600Ω balanced output for direct recording. Connects to mixing desk, PC sound capture card or power amplifier.  Adds +6dBu gain.
  • All Tube: The Blackbird is an entire vacuum tube preamp in a pedal. The signal path is 100% analogue and the tubes operate at real amp plate voltages. Further, D.C. powered tube heaters ensure lowest possible noise.
  • Audiophile Components: Absolutely no skimping on component quality. The Blackbird’s audio signal path uses polyester capacitors and instrumentation grade metal-film resistors throughout.
  • Compact: The Blackbird is small enough to fit in a gig bag with your cables, tuner and other tools of the trade. And, it makes a great backup as a spare rig—don’t leave home, or be at home, without one!
  • Tough: The electronics are housed in a tough, powder-coated aluminium alloy enclosure with a stoved epoxy silkscreen. Built for the road and to withstand the most punishing touring schedule.
  • True Bypass Switching: Effectrode’s unique “anti-pop” footswitching circuitry utilises a sealed, gold-contact audio relay, rather than a clunky mechanical footswitch.
  • “Dakaware” Knobs: Authentic Bakelite Dakaware Chicago 1510 knobs custom made in the U.S.A.
  • Includes 12VDC 1.5A Wall-Wart: High quality low-noise switched mode power supply operating from 100-240VAC mains input. Supplied with various adapter plugs to facilitate connection to mains outlets in other countries. Compatible with all Effectrode pedals.

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