Manufacturers

Guitar Pedals from Black Arts Toneworks

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Black Arts Toneworks's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Black Arts Toneworks. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.

Distortion

Son of Pharaoh

The Son of Pharaoh by Black Arts Toneworks is a compact fuzz pedal with a footprint of 2.75×5 inches, designed to save space on pedalboards. It retains all the familiar features and sonic abilities of the Gold Standard Pharaoh, while being smaller in size. The pedal is built to V3 BMP specs and features a Hi/Lo input toggle, Silicon/Bypass/Asymmetrical BAT41 Clipping toggle, and is handmade and handwired. It operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. All parts and components are pulled from the same bins as the Gold Standard Pharaoh and Pharaoh Supreme, ensuring the same tone and feel. The Son of Pharaoh is priced at $189 and is covered by a 100% BAT warranty.

Ritual Fuzz

Crown of Horns

The Crown of Horns by Black Arts Toneworks is a pedal that shares traits of the Pharaoh and LSTR. It is built on OpAmp muff circuitry with a hybrid Pharaoh/LSTR tone section. The pedal is not quite as middy as the Pharaoh, nor quite as scooped as the LSTR, sitting squarely in the middle of the two. The unique feature of the Crown of Horns is the Horns switch, which bypasses the tone stack altogether for a huge, flat boost of volume. This results in highly interactive capabilities with different amps and settings, providing a range from a huge volume boost to a slab of fat saturation. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection.

Quantum Mystic

The Black Arts Toneworks Quantum Mystic is an opamp-based distortion/overdrive pedal featuring a 3-band active EQ and germanium clipping. It draws inspiration from the old Grey Distortion, with the circuit adapted and upgraded in collaboration with Mike Scheidt from the band Yob. The pedal allows users to cut frequencies to achieve old-school sounds or boost the final gain stage for heavily saturated and distorted tones. Additionally, users can dial back the distortion, boost the volume, and use the active EQ to achieve sparkling clear boost tones. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. The Quantum Mystic is priced at $189 and features captivating artwork by Arik Roper.

Tres Diablos Ruidosos

The Tres Diablos Ruidosos by Black Arts Toneworks is a pedal with three cascading gain stages and three master volumes. It offers a range of tones from a slight sweet boost, edgy overdrive, classic 70s rock distortion to classic 70s and early 80s proto-metal crunch. When all three masters are dialed up, it produces a gnarly oversaturated fuzz. The pedal responds well to guitar knob input, allowing users to create layered gain working with their guitar and amplifier. The Tres Diablos operates on a 9 VDC power supply only.

Pharaoh

The Pharaoh by Black Arts Toneworks is a versatile fuzz pedal designed for guitarists seeking a wide range of tonal options. It features a dual tone control circuit that minimizes volume loss and preserves the natural sound of the guitar and amp. The pedal includes a hi/lo input switch for adjusting headroom and clipping, a standard fuzz knob, and a full-range tone control with a high-end compensation knob to replenish lost highs when boosting lows. Additionally, the Pharaoh offers a diode selector switch for different modes of clipping, including silicon diodes for a raspy distorted sound, diodes out for increased volume and headroom, and asymmetrical germanium clipping diodes for a warm, vintage tube-like tone. The pedal can transition from a clean boost to light overdrive and open fuzz, and it is designed with signal caps large enough to pass all frequencies through without cutting, ensuring a natural sound. The Pharaoh operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. This pedal is priced at $189 and is suitable for musicians who value their guitar and amp's original tone.

Fuzz

LSTR

The Black Arts Toneworks LSTR is a classic fuzz/distortion circuit based on the iconic Big Muff Pi circuit, offering a significant amount of low end ideal for bass or stacking after other dirt pedals to compensate for excessive harmonics. The pedal features controls for fuzz, volume, tone, and scoop, allowing users to completely scoop the mids out and achieve a sludgy sound. The LSTR is designed to deliver the signature Black Arts low end along with more fuzz than traditional models, and it offers unique tone controls for versatile sound shaping. The pedal can deliver fuzz bordering on distortion, with tones ranging from the traditional muff scooped sound to more wide-open Pharaoh tones. It operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. The LSTR is made in the United States and is available in a striking red finish.

Oath

It was initially discontinued due to user error issues but is still available as part of the Destroyer pedal. The Destroyer V2 combines the Ritual V2 and Oath into one unified assault, offering a controllable wall of fuzz and a savage preamp annihilator. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection.

Son of Pharaoh

The Son of Pharaoh by Black Arts Toneworks is a compact fuzz pedal with a footprint of 2.75×5 inches, designed to save space on pedalboards. It retains all the familiar features and sonic abilities of the Gold Standard Pharaoh, while being smaller in size. The pedal is built to V3 BMP specs and features a Hi/Lo input toggle, Silicon/Bypass/Asymmetrical BAT41 Clipping toggle, and is handmade and handwired. It operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. All parts and components are pulled from the same bins as the Gold Standard Pharaoh and Pharaoh Supreme, ensuring the same tone and feel. The Son of Pharaoh is priced at $189 and is covered by a 100% BAT warranty.

Ritual Fuzz

Sarcophagus

The Sarcophagus by Black Arts Toneworks is a dual fuzz pedal that combines the LSTR and Pharaoh circuits into a single enclosure, providing the option to change the order of the effects. It is designed for those who desire more gain, low end, and volume in their tone. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. The price for the Sarcophagus is $375.

Crown of Horns

The Crown of Horns by Black Arts Toneworks is a pedal that shares traits of the Pharaoh and LSTR. It is built on OpAmp muff circuitry with a hybrid Pharaoh/LSTR tone section. The pedal is not quite as middy as the Pharaoh, nor quite as scooped as the LSTR, sitting squarely in the middle of the two. The unique feature of the Crown of Horns is the Horns switch, which bypasses the tone stack altogether for a huge, flat boost of volume. This results in highly interactive capabilities with different amps and settings, providing a range from a huge volume boost to a slab of fat saturation. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection.

Rabid Mammal

The Rabid Mammal by Black Arts Toneworks is a boost/fuzz pedal developed in collaboration with Matt Pike of Sleep/High on Fire. It consists of two separate circuits that complement and push your tone in two different directions. The Boost function adds a searing amount of treble and upper mids, with controls for Treble and Volume. The Fuzz function adds a thunderous amount of low mids and a foggy low end with a loose, sludgy feel, with controls for Volume, Fuzz, Tone, High, Pre, and a toggle for Led or Mosfet clipping. The switching is independent and true bypass. The pedal features artwork by Matt Pike and Alyssa Maucere, with graphic layout by Jason at Gr8Scott Graphics. The Rabid Mammal V2, previously available as a custom shop version called the Rabid Mammal GREEN, has all the stock original Rabid Mammal tones with the addition of three toggles for alternate tonal shaping. The boost section is a Witch Boost with an added GRN low gain switch, providing a more solid and larger sonic boost. The fuzz section is a partially stripped Supreme, utilizing the Pharaoh tonestack for blasted mids and LED or mosfet clipping. The addition of two toggles gives alternate GREEN tones on the tone controls, allowing for a wide range of available mid control. The Rabid Mammal is designed to deliver loose, dark, and fuzzy tones until the boost is engaged, at which point it produces a super thick yet edgy tone. The pedal is not trying to recreate the past, and it offers further flexibility to an already legendary device. The Rabid Mammal is priced at $349.00 and is designed for heavy-minded guitarists seeking a unique and versatile boost/fuzz pedal.

Pharaoh Supreme

The Pharaoh Supreme by Black Arts Toneworks is a versatile fuzz pedal that offers a range of sounds and abilities. It features a variable pre-input control to adjust the saturation of the front end of the circuit, as well as a 6-way rotary switch to select from various diode settings, including Germanium, Asymmetrical Germanium, Silicon, MOSFET, LED, and Bypass. This allows for a wide array of sounds and textures, expanding the Pharaoh into the ultimate fuzz-stortion. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. The Pharaoh Supreme is priced at $249 and is designed to provide a unique and diverse fuzz experience for musicians.

Sky Boost

The Sky Boost by Black Arts Toneworks is a versatile pedal designed to provide a range of sonic enhancements for guitarists. Here are the technical specifications and features: \- Controls: \- Gain: Dial up harmonic content, maxing up to fuzzy \- Volume: Match your amp volume, then cut or boost as needed \- Contour: Toggle between a bassy setting and a trebly setting \- Range: Toggle between lower and higher gain ranges \- Power: 9vdc, negative center \- Switching: True Bypass switching \- Warranty: Black Arts standard lifetime warranty The pedal is designed to offer sounds from a gentle full-range boost, gritty treble boost, and can be cranked up to provide a full aggressive fuzz. It is suitable for boosting and adding edge to a dirty preamp, as well as adding definition to a saturated front end. Additionally, the Sky Boost pedal comes with a complimentary Pre-Sale edition SKYBOOST flying disc, which is made in the USA by Discraft and can be used for various purposes such as a rolling tray, time killer after load-in, approach and putt a round of Disc Golf, dog bowl, beach fun, wall decoration, and many more creative uses. The price for the Sky Boost pedal is $175, and it is covered by the Black Arts standard lifetime warranty.

Fnord

Black Forest

The Black Arts Toneworks Black Forest is a pedal that offers a throwback to the glory days of rock and roll with a Black Arts twist. It features a celebrated circuit that has been enhanced to provide more gain and fatness. The pedal includes a six-way selector that allows users to set their gain, low end, and voicing, along with controls for fuzz, bass, treble, and volume. The Black Forest operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. It is priced at $189 and is designed to deliver big, fat, gnarly tone.

Coven

The Coven by Black Arts Toneworks is a dual overdrive and fuzz pedal that combines the Pharaoh and Black Forest circuits into one unit, allowing for space-saving and efficient tone shaping. It features a toggle to switch the order of the effects, enabling users to choose between Pharaoh into Black Forest or Black Forest into Pharaoh at the flick of a switch. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. The Coven is designed to provide a new unified path by combining the forces of the two circuits, offering a versatile and powerful tool for shaping guitar tones.

Destroyer

Pharaoh

The Pharaoh by Black Arts Toneworks is a versatile fuzz pedal designed for guitarists seeking a wide range of tonal options. It features a dual tone control circuit that minimizes volume loss and preserves the natural sound of the guitar and amp. The pedal includes a hi/lo input switch for adjusting headroom and clipping, a standard fuzz knob, and a full-range tone control with a high-end compensation knob to replenish lost highs when boosting lows. Additionally, the Pharaoh offers a diode selector switch for different modes of clipping, including silicon diodes for a raspy distorted sound, diodes out for increased volume and headroom, and asymmetrical germanium clipping diodes for a warm, vintage tube-like tone. The pedal can transition from a clean boost to light overdrive and open fuzz, and it is designed with signal caps large enough to pass all frequencies through without cutting, ensuring a natural sound. The Pharaoh operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. This pedal is priced at $189 and is suitable for musicians who value their guitar and amp's original tone.

Octave/Pitch Shifters

Overdrive and Boost

Rabid Mammal

The Rabid Mammal by Black Arts Toneworks is a boost/fuzz pedal developed in collaboration with Matt Pike of Sleep/High on Fire. It consists of two separate circuits that complement and push your tone in two different directions. The Boost function adds a searing amount of treble and upper mids, with controls for Treble and Volume. The Fuzz function adds a thunderous amount of low mids and a foggy low end with a loose, sludgy feel, with controls for Volume, Fuzz, Tone, High, Pre, and a toggle for Led or Mosfet clipping. The switching is independent and true bypass. The pedal features artwork by Matt Pike and Alyssa Maucere, with graphic layout by Jason at Gr8Scott Graphics. The Rabid Mammal V2, previously available as a custom shop version called the Rabid Mammal GREEN, has all the stock original Rabid Mammal tones with the addition of three toggles for alternate tonal shaping. The boost section is a Witch Boost with an added GRN low gain switch, providing a more solid and larger sonic boost. The fuzz section is a partially stripped Supreme, utilizing the Pharaoh tonestack for blasted mids and LED or mosfet clipping. The addition of two toggles gives alternate GREEN tones on the tone controls, allowing for a wide range of available mid control. The Rabid Mammal is designed to deliver loose, dark, and fuzzy tones until the boost is engaged, at which point it produces a super thick yet edgy tone. The pedal is not trying to recreate the past, and it offers further flexibility to an already legendary device. The Rabid Mammal is priced at $349.00 and is designed for heavy-minded guitarists seeking a unique and versatile boost/fuzz pedal.

Quantum Mystic

The Black Arts Toneworks Quantum Mystic is an opamp-based distortion/overdrive pedal featuring a 3-band active EQ and germanium clipping. It draws inspiration from the old Grey Distortion, with the circuit adapted and upgraded in collaboration with Mike Scheidt from the band Yob. The pedal allows users to cut frequencies to achieve old-school sounds or boost the final gain stage for heavily saturated and distorted tones. Additionally, users can dial back the distortion, boost the volume, and use the active EQ to achieve sparkling clear boost tones. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. The Quantum Mystic is priced at $189 and features captivating artwork by Arik Roper.

Sky Boost

The Sky Boost by Black Arts Toneworks is a versatile pedal designed to provide a range of sonic enhancements for guitarists. Here are the technical specifications and features: \- Controls: \- Gain: Dial up harmonic content, maxing up to fuzzy \- Volume: Match your amp volume, then cut or boost as needed \- Contour: Toggle between a bassy setting and a trebly setting \- Range: Toggle between lower and higher gain ranges \- Power: 9vdc, negative center \- Switching: True Bypass switching \- Warranty: Black Arts standard lifetime warranty The pedal is designed to offer sounds from a gentle full-range boost, gritty treble boost, and can be cranked up to provide a full aggressive fuzz. It is suitable for boosting and adding edge to a dirty preamp, as well as adding definition to a saturated front end. Additionally, the Sky Boost pedal comes with a complimentary Pre-Sale edition SKYBOOST flying disc, which is made in the USA by Discraft and can be used for various purposes such as a rolling tray, time killer after load-in, approach and putt a round of Disc Golf, dog bowl, beach fun, wall decoration, and many more creative uses. The price for the Sky Boost pedal is $175, and it is covered by the Black Arts standard lifetime warranty.

Tres Diablos Ruidosos

The Tres Diablos Ruidosos by Black Arts Toneworks is a pedal with three cascading gain stages and three master volumes. It offers a range of tones from a slight sweet boost, edgy overdrive, classic 70s rock distortion to classic 70s and early 80s proto-metal crunch. When all three masters are dialed up, it produces a gnarly oversaturated fuzz. The pedal responds well to guitar knob input, allowing users to create layered gain working with their guitar and amplifier. The Tres Diablos operates on a 9 VDC power supply only.

Black Forest

The Black Arts Toneworks Black Forest is a pedal that offers a throwback to the glory days of rock and roll with a Black Arts twist. It features a celebrated circuit that has been enhanced to provide more gain and fatness. The pedal includes a six-way selector that allows users to set their gain, low end, and voicing, along with controls for fuzz, bass, treble, and volume. The Black Forest operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. It is priced at $189 and is designed to deliver big, fat, gnarly tone.

Coven

The Coven by Black Arts Toneworks is a dual overdrive and fuzz pedal that combines the Pharaoh and Black Forest circuits into one unit, allowing for space-saving and efficient tone shaping. It features a toggle to switch the order of the effects, enabling users to choose between Pharaoh into Black Forest or Black Forest into Pharaoh at the flick of a switch. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection. The Coven is designed to provide a new unified path by combining the forces of the two circuits, offering a versatile and powerful tool for shaping guitar tones.

Revelation Superlead

The Revelation Superlead by Black Arts Toneworks is a stripped-down amp pusher pedal with a trio of controls: Pre Gain, Gain, and Volume. The Pre Gain sets the overall gain level, the Gain control adjusts the amount of distortion, and the Volume knob provides ample volume. This pedal is designed to push the amp into creamy saturation and boost riffs without altering the tone, but rather enhancing it. The SuperLead version offers a rawer, more aggressive sound with a mid-focused, aggressive tone specifically tuned for guitar and baritone guitars, providing a fuller, fatter, more saturated, and aggressive sound. The pedal operates on a standard 9VDC power supply and does not have a battery connection.