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Collection: Boutique Range
Type: Overdrive
The revised production version of the legendary Klon Centaur
Three controls: Gain, Treble, and Output (GTO)
Clean boost mode at minimum Gain — enormous headroom, zero distortion
Toggle switch for buffered or true-bypass output when effect is off

PL Notes:

Is this thing really that good? Surely it's overhyped? Only one way to find out and that's not spending a few minute playing it on a guitar and amp that are not your own. YOU NEED TO BORROW THIS! When I got this for the library and played it I immediately thought "oh man, this is going on my board".

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REVISED KLON OVERDRIVE

Controls: Left-to-right, the controls are Gain, Treble and Output. The Gain setting determines how much or how little distortion the unit is generating on its own Treble and Output are self-explanatory. For aesthetic reasons it made no sense to include the control designations as part of the screen printing on the unit,* but here is a useful mnemonic device: GTO.

Treble setting: Don't reflexively leave your Treble setting at noon, us a lot of players seem to do with the tone controls on their pedals. The Treble control is capable of providing subtle gradations in high-frequency response, and is usable and natural sounding throughout its entire range; trust your ears, and use the control.

Output setting: To use the unit as a true overdive - hitting whatever follows it in your signal path harder than your straight through signal would - your Output setting will most certainly need to be above above 10:00. Different amps and pedals have different input stage headroom characteristics, so take some time to experiment with the Output to find whatever setting gives you the best results with your particular rig; often settings in the 11:00 - 1:00 range work well.

Klon KTR

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Collection: Classic Range
Type: Overdrive
Open-sounding overdrive/distortion with significant dynamic range
Drive knob delivers approximately 20dB of gain
HP/LP toggle: HP for British mid-boost character, LP for transparent clean boost
Tone knob affects high frequencies only, neutral at 12 o'clock
Adds complex overtones without altering the fundamental guitar and amp tone

The Fulltone OCD is characterized as an open-sounding overdrive/distortion with significant dynamic range, offering more distortion variation based on playing intensity compared to traditional, more compressed, diode-clipped pedals. It aims to add complex overtones without altering the fundamental tone of the guitar and amplifier.

Drive Knob: Features approximately 20dB of gain, with high-peak mode providing more, often necessitating a lower volume setting (around 9 o'clock) for unity gain.

HP/LP Switch:

HP (High Peak): Increases gain and volume with a slight midrange boost (1-2 kHz) for a British amp-style character.

LP (Low Peak): Provides high accuracy to the original instrument and amp signal with minimal coloration, suitable for clean boosting or Tweed/Blackface tones.

Tone Knob: Affects only high frequencies, with 12 o'clock acting as a neutral point.

Pedal Library notes:

I borrowed one of these from a mate as it was a pedal I was wanted to try (but a pedal library didn't exist!). I was blown way by it. Such a lovely overdrive and I could truely hear my original tone clearly - yes im calling it transparent. So of course I had to buy one.

If you were setting up a board and wanted just one pedal to cover your overdrive tones this could easily be it. Paired with a Friedman Pedal for high gain and your set. Oh, and something for solo boosts and of course something for a bit of delay and....

OCD V1.7

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Collection: Boutique Range
Type: Overdrive
Dual overdrive circuit in one box — two independent channels with shared controls
Boost, Overdrive & Distortion (high gain version)
Preserves the tone of your guitar and amp while adding warm, natural overdrive
Works beautifully with any guitar type (single coils, humbuckers, P90s) and any amp
Not a high-gain pedal — excels at tightening dirty amps and adding touch-sensitive drive
Entirely handmade by Analog Man with near-unobtainable parts

PL Notes:

I have been using one of these since 2014 and I think Ive used it with every band I've played with which covers quite a few styles. One of things I love about the KOT is that it seems to work really well with any guitar or amp. Clean amp, dirty amp, single coils, humbuckers and P90's all sound great. It sits really well in a band setting but it doesn't change your tone as much as other pedals (eg Tubescreamer). It doesn't do high-gain but if your amp is already dirty it does a great job of tightening up the sound and adding extra gain.

Analog Man, in collaboration with Jim Weider, have come out with the pedal we have been looking for for many years - the King Of Tone (KoT). There are many overdrive pedals on the market, but none of them have been quite right, preserving the tone of the guitar and adding the right amount of overdrive without compromise. There are some good clean boosts available, but they just don't have enough drive to really give your amp the distortion you often want. There are some newer OD pedals that have a great frequency response, but to me they sound too DRY, a bit sterile and cardboardy. There are also some nice sounding pedals available but their sound is too "saturated", losing the touch and feel of your guitar. That is where the King Of Tone pedal comes in - it has enough warm overdrive but still preserves the tones of your quality guitars and amps. If you are looking for a big change in your sound, or a lot of distortion, this is probably not the pedal for you.

King Of Tone

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Collection: Pro Range
Type: Fuzz
BC183 silicon transistor — medium-high gain with a smooth, almost germanium-like character
Cleans up remarkably well with guitar volume pot
External Sun Dial bias control for tonal shaping from gated/spitting to overdrive-like
By Analogman — one of the most respected boutique fuzz builders in the world

PL Notes

I love fuzz but they can be difficult to use - kind of like learning another instrument. I usually set the volume at unity or above, turn the fuzz up until it's too much then back it off just a smidge (Philip Sayce advice). The bias knob in the middle can yield some interesting and fun tones from gated spitting sounds (anti-clockwise) to more overdrive like (counter clockwise). There are great sounds to be had turning the volume pot down on your guitar too - in fact so many awesome clean tone to be had using a fuzz with the guitar volume down. Don't forget, a lot of the classic sounds were just cranked amps with a fuzz or treble booster then a lot of tonal adjustment coming from the guitar controls. *Final note - they are noisy, embrace it.

BC183 : Medium high gain. These are really smooth, almost like a germanium sound and people often are surprised at how well they clean up. The Sun Dial is an external bias control.

Sun Face BC183 (Silicone transistor)

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Collection: Pro Range
Type: Overdrive
Two classic circuits in one: TS808 Tube Screamer and BluesBreaker
Independent Drive, Volume, and Tone controls for each channel
Fat, Stock, and Glass toggle settings for tonal variation
Channels can be used independently or combined for a vast sonic palette
More drive and volume on tap than either original pedal

PL Notes:

If you could only take one drive pedal to a gig I think this one would have you well covered with the exception of a really high-gain tone. Jesse Davey (Kingtone) has added more drive and volume than you would get from either of the pedals this was based on. With the additional toggle switches you can really tune it into your rig. Great pedal.

King Tone Guitar The Duellist, a versatile and dynamic overdrive effects pedal that offers two classic circuits in one compact unit. Uniquely designed, this pedal harnesses the power of the legendary TS808 Tube Screamer and BluesBreaker, creating an impressive spectrum of overdrive tones. From the subtle warmth of the Tube Screamer to the crisp punch of the BluesBreaker, this pedal provides a vast sonic palette for guitarists to explore and customize. Its intricately crafted controls for Drive, Volume, and Tone, along with the unique Fat, Stock, and Glass settings, offer an unparalleled level of tonal shaping. Engage and combine these two iconic effects to unlock a world of musical creativity.

Key Features:

Two-in-one overdrive pedal
Boasts circuits of TS808 Tube Screamer and BluesBreaker
Independent Drive, Volume, and Tone controls
Unique Fat, Stock, and Glass settings for tonal variation
Allows for engaging and combining of two effects

Duellist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Once you purchase a membership the library will automatically open. You will be able to borrow a pedal by adding it to your cart. Then we'll ship it straight to your door. When you're ready for something new, simply send it back and choose another pedal. No lock-in contracts, no commitment — just great tone.

We suggest getting an Auspost parcel locker - they're free and you can pick up and drop off securely anytime.

Members pay for return shipping. A return label will be sent with the pedal. You'll see the shipping cost at checkout when you request your pedal.

Standard shipping is $26 return and takes approx. 3-7 business days. Express shipping is $34 and takes approx. 1-4 business days.

We will be looking to reduce these costs when possible.

Yes — monthly memberships can be cancelled at any time. Your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. So you can still borrow pedals until the end of the billing cycle. Eg you start a membership on the 1st January and cancel it on the 2nd of January but you can still borrow pedals until the 1st of February. *note that pedals must be returned and received by The Pedal Library prior to the end of your membership.

So long as your membership is current you can keep the pedal as long as you like*.

"but I wanted to borrow that pedal and someone else is keeping out for ages!"

If a pedal is constantly unavailable or in high demand we will add another to the library.

*this excludes pedals from the Boutique range.

It depends on your membership tier. Starter accesses the Classics range, Explorer and Tone Chaser access Classics and Pro, and Studio Pro accesses all three ranges including Boutique once eligibility is met.

Boutique access is available to Explorer, Tone Chaser, and Studio Pro members after 3 months of continuous membership and 3 completed hires. It is earned, not instant — and that is what makes it special. The Borrow Boutique page has full details.

Your pedal will arrive in the same box you will use to return it. A prepaid return label will be included inside the box. Simply put the pedal back in the box, stick the return label on it, tape it up and drop it off at your post office. We suggest getting an Auspost parcel locker - they're free and you can pick up and drop off anytime.

Select the "email me when available" tab and we'll email you when it becomes available.

If a pedal is constantly unavailable or in high demand we will add another to the library.

In an effort to make the process a fair as possible to all members:

We will email you as soon as it's on its way back. That way, if you currently have a pedal you will be able to return it in time to borrow the next pedal on your wish list.
You will need to respond to the email within 24hours so we know to hold it for you.
The waitlist is date and time stamped so you will be offered returning pedals when you are at the top of the list.

We will be adding more pedals to The Pedal Library all the time. Please email us with suggestions and requests.

The Pedal Library exists for its members. It will grow and evolve based on your feedback. Please email any suggestions and feedback.

We hope to expand into a pedal exchange where you can add your own pedals to the library to be borrowed or for sale. Let us know if this interests you.

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