Take As Needed for Gain…
The Bower Power Overdrive is the combination of a classic op-amp overdrive and a solid state power amp boost. The pedal has a wide range of gain from edge of break-up, clean-ish boost to aggressive overdrive.
Drive levels for both the op-amp overdrive and the power amp boost are controlled independently using two gain controls: “Suffering” sets the gain of the op-amp overdrive, “Abuse” sets the gain of the power amp boost.
The power amp boost is designed to enhance low end, compensating for the typical low-end cut that is shaped early in the op-amp overdrive circuit. Additional EQ adjustment is achieved with an active tilt tone control that can further emphasize low end, darkening the overall sound or boosting upper-mids and treble.
The output signal level of the pedal is controlled with a master volume which is loud enough to further overdrive the input of other pedals or amp.
For the most authentic grief-stricken Jimmy Bower tone, be sure to play on your bridge pickup with your guitar’s volume knob at max and tone knob rolled all the way off.
Controls
Suffering: Adjusts the gain of the op-amp overdrive.
Abuse: Adjust the gain of the solid state power amp boost.
Volume: Adjusts the overall output level of the pedal.
Tone: Active tilt EQ to boost bass or upper mid / treble frequencies.
Power
Use only a standard 9v DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative-center barrel. An isolated power supply is recommended. Power supply not included.
Specs
- Four-knob overdrive for downtuned guitar and bass
- Relay-based, true bypass soft switching
- Adjustable LED brightness via internal trim pot (LED)
- Premium components including Neutrik input/output jacks, Lumberg power jack, ORMAT knobs, Alpha pots, sealed relay, metal LED bezel, and mil-spec aircraft grade wire
- Powder coated finish with clear coat and high gloss textured UV printed artwork
- 4.75” x 2.625” x 2.375”
- 9.7oz
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