Manufacturers
Guitar Pedals from Cusack Music
Welcome to your ultimate guide to Cusack Music's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Cusack Music. 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.
Bass Effects
Scruzz Fuzz
The Scruzz Fuzz by Cusack Music is the "Never-Off" version of the Cusack Screamer Fuzz. It includes all the great tone of the Cusack Screamer (minus the actual “Tone” knob) and adds a unique kind of fuzz. The pedal features Drive (gain), Tone, and Level (volume) controls, as well as a 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky). It has a standard center negative 9V DC power supply (not included) and a current draw of approximately 10mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 3.66" L x 1.52" W x 1.24" H. The "Never-Off" pedals do not come equipped with true bypass switches or battery power capability and are meant to work with a switcher system.
Screamer Bass
The Screamer Bass by Cusack Music is a Tube Screamer-inspired overdrive pedal designed specifically for bass guitars. It is modified to preserve more low- end frequencies while adding grit and maintaining clarity. The pedal features a Level (volume) control, Drive (gain) control, Tone control, and a 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky) for versatile tonal shaping. Power options for the Screamer Bass include a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (neither included). The pedal has a current draw of approximately 8mA. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H. Additionally, Cusack Music offers a Screamer Bass Fuzz pedal, which combines the Tube Screamer-inspired overdrive with an additional fuzz circuit for even more gain. This pedal also includes a Level (volume) control, Scream (gain) control, Fuzz control, and a 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky). The power options and dimensions for the Screamer Bass Fuzz are the same as those for the Screamer Bass.
Delay
Cusack Tap-A-Delay Deluxe
The Cusack Tap-A-Delay Deluxe is a 750mS digital delay pedal that mixes the original analog signal with the delayed signal, providing a gritty and analog- flavored sound. It features a "Float" switch that controls a momentary feedback loop, enabling ambient sounds at lower feedback settings and quicker feedback "runaway" oscillation at higher settings. The pedal includes various controls such as Level (volume), Mix (dry/delayed signal), Feedback, Delay (with tap tempo and divide toggle), Modulation (8-position switch), and Mode toggle (selects brake function). Additionally, it has a Float stompswitch and Float input toggle for added versatility. The pedal also includes an internal "Echo Roll Off" pot that adjusts the tone of the repeats, with settings for bright, dark, and a middle ground. It can be powered by a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery, with a current draw of approximately 27mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 4.7" L x 3.69" W x 1.37" H.
Tap-A-Delay
The Tap-A-Delay by Cusack Music is a 750mS digital delay pedal that combines the original analog signal with the delayed signal, resulting in a gritty, warm, and analog-flavored sound. It is designed to provide a tape-like delay rather than a clean studio-quality digital delay with perfect repeats. The Tap-A-Delay Deluxe version includes a "Float" switch that controls a momentary feedback loop, enabling ambient sounds at lower feedback settings and quicker feedback "runaway" oscillation at higher settings. It also features a mini switch to control the effect of added notes on the loop. Key Features: \- Level (volume) \- Mix (dry/delayed signal) \- Feedback \- Delay (time can be set with the knob or by pressing the Tap Speed switch twice, with the Divide toggle selecting note divisions) \- Modulation (8-position switch with warm and outer space themes) \- Mode toggle (selects brake function for tempo adjustment) \- Float stompswitch (momentary switch for the feedback loop) \- Float input toggle (controls the effect of new notes on the feedback loop) \- Echo Roll Off pot for adjusting the tone of the repeats Power: \- Standard center negative 9V DC supply or 9V battery (neither included) \- Current draw: ~27mA Dimensions: \- 4.7" L x 3.69" W x 1.37" H The pedal also includes a PDF manual and is suitable for guitarists and musicians seeking versatile delay effects with analog warmth and character.
Distortion
Cusack Meta Plexi
The Cusack Meta Plexi by Cusack Music is a distortion pedal based on a classic amplifier preamp. It features a 3-band EQ (treble, mids, and bass) based on a Plexi tone stack, allowing users to dial in their desired sound. Additionally, it includes a post-distortion "Lead" channel with a selectable 3, 6, or 9dB boost, providing additional volume without extra saturation. The pedal also offers a toggle switch for "Vintage" or "Modern" voicing and is equipped with true bypass with silent switching. It can be powered by a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (not included), with a current draw of approximately 19mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 4.7" L x 3.69" W x 1.37" H.
Orthrus
Screamer Overdrive v2
The Screamer Overdrive v2 by Cusack Music features the following specifications: \- Level (volume) \- Drive (gain) \- Tone control \- 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky) \- Power options: Standard center negative 9V DC supply or 9V battery (neither included) \- Current draw: ~9mA \- Dimensions: 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H The pedal is designed to provide a "clean" overdrive with approximately twice the gain of a typical Tube Screamer, offering more clarity and tonal definition. It is constructed for maximum tonal definition and clarity, allowing individual notes of complex chords to be heard. The pedal also offers selectable standard, crushed, or asymmetrical clipping for versatile tonal options.
Fuzz
Screamer Fuzz V2
The Screamer Fuzz V2 by Cusack Music is a pedal that combines the great tone of the Screamer V2 with a unique kind of fuzz. It features controls for level (volume), scream (gain), and fuzz, along with a 3-way clipping toggle for standard, crushed, and asymmetrical LED clipping styles. The pedal can be powered by a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (not included), with a current draw of approximately 7mA. Its dimensions are 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H. Additionally, the pedal includes an all-new LED Clip-O-Meter, allowing users to visually monitor their guitar clipping. The Clip Selector enables users to choose between standard, crushed, or asymmetrical LED clipping on the "scream" half of the pedal.
Scruzz Fuzz
The Scruzz Fuzz by Cusack Music is the "Never-Off" version of the Cusack Screamer Fuzz. It includes all the great tone of the Cusack Screamer (minus the actual “Tone” knob) and adds a unique kind of fuzz. The pedal features Drive (gain), Tone, and Level (volume) controls, as well as a 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky). It has a standard center negative 9V DC power supply (not included) and a current draw of approximately 10mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 3.66" L x 1.52" W x 1.24" H. The "Never-Off" pedals do not come equipped with true bypass switches or battery power capability and are meant to work with a switcher system.
Tap-A-Fuzz
The Tap-A-Fuzz by Cusack Music is a pedal that combines the standard Cusack Screamer Fuzz circuit with 24 types of modulated waveforms that are controllable via a tap tempo switch. The pedal offers all the gain and grit of a Screamer Fuzz combined with the tap-tempo and rhythmic patterns of the “Tap-A” Series pedals. It is powered by a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (neither included) with a current draw of approximately 30mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 4.7" L x 3.69" W x 1.37" H. Additionally, the Tap-A-Fuzz pedal features a tap tempo switch for controlling the modulated waveforms, providing users with versatile control over the fuzz effect.
Screamer Fuzz
The Screamer Fuzz Germanium by Cusack Music is a limited production model featuring Germanium overdrive clipping and an original LED fuzz circuit design. It is compatible with higher voltage power supplies, equipped with a tone circuit, and features proprietary milled aluminum knobs. The pedal has a light pipe LED with a nickel-plated brass bezel and a Terridium finish. The controls include Level (output volume), Drive (gain of the germanium overdrive section), Fuzz (amount of fuzz), and Tone (low-pass filter). It operates on a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery, with a current draw of approximately 6mA. The dimensions are 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H. The Screamer Fuzz V2, which is discontinued, includes all the great tone of the Screamer V2 and adds a unique kind of fuzz. It features Level (volume), Scream (gain), Fuzz, and a 3-way clipping toggle (silicon, asymmetrical LED, Schottky). It operates on a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery, with a current draw of approximately 7mA. The dimensions are 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H. These details provide factual information about the features, design, and functionality of the Screamer Fuzz pedals by Cusack Music.
Screamer Bass
The Screamer Bass by Cusack Music is a Tube Screamer-inspired overdrive pedal designed specifically for bass guitars. It is modified to preserve more low- end frequencies while adding grit and maintaining clarity. The pedal features a Level (volume) control, Drive (gain) control, Tone control, and a 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky) for versatile tonal shaping. Power options for the Screamer Bass include a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (neither included). The pedal has a current draw of approximately 8mA. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H. Additionally, Cusack Music offers a Screamer Bass Fuzz pedal, which combines the Tube Screamer-inspired overdrive with an additional fuzz circuit for even more gain. This pedal also includes a Level (volume) control, Scream (gain) control, Fuzz control, and a 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky). The power options and dimensions for the Screamer Bass Fuzz are the same as those for the Screamer Bass.
Screamer Fuzz Germanium
The Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz Germanium is a limited production model that features Germanium overdrive clipping and the original LED fuzz circuit design. Both the fuzz and overdrive are in the same circuit and are inter- dependent. It is compatible with higher voltage power supplies, has a tone circuit, and is equipped with proprietary milled aluminum knobs. Additionally, it features a light pipe LED with a nickel-plated brass bezel and a Terridium finish. The controls include Level (output volume), Drive (gain of the germanium overdrive section), Fuzz (amount of fuzz), and Tone (low-pass filter). The power requirements are a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (not included), with a current draw of approximately 6mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H.
Screamer Overdrive v2
The Screamer Overdrive v2 by Cusack Music features the following specifications: \- Level (volume) \- Drive (gain) \- Tone control \- 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky) \- Power options: Standard center negative 9V DC supply or 9V battery (neither included) \- Current draw: ~9mA \- Dimensions: 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H The pedal is designed to provide a "clean" overdrive with approximately twice the gain of a typical Tube Screamer, offering more clarity and tonal definition. It is constructed for maximum tonal definition and clarity, allowing individual notes of complex chords to be heard. The pedal also offers selectable standard, crushed, or asymmetrical clipping for versatile tonal options.
Overdrive and Boost
More Louder
The More Louder by Cusack Music is a clean boost/buffer pedal designed to provide a significant increase in volume without altering the original guitar tone. It features a 0 to 25dB clean boost, with an internal jumper option that can alter the range to have a -5 to +15 dB boost. The pedal includes a toggle switch to select between buffered and true bypass operation, allowing users to maintain a clear and crisp sound when the pedal is off and in buffered bypass mode. The specifications of the More Louder pedal are as follows: \- Toggle switch to select between buffered and true bypass operation \- Internal jumper to effect boost range: Jumper IN 0 to 25dB, Jumper OUT -5 to 15dB \- Standard center negative 9V DC supply (not included) \- Current draw: ~9mA \- Input Impedance: ~256kΩ \- Output Impedance: ~118Ω (internal jumper in), ~47kΩ (jumper out) \- Dimensions: 3.66" L x 1.52" W x 1.24" H The More Louder pedal is compact and designed to produce a big sound while maintaining the original guitar tone.
Cusack Meta Plexi
The Cusack Meta Plexi by Cusack Music is a distortion pedal based on a classic amplifier preamp. It features a 3-band EQ (treble, mids, and bass) based on a Plexi tone stack, allowing users to dial in their desired sound. Additionally, it includes a post-distortion "Lead" channel with a selectable 3, 6, or 9dB boost, providing additional volume without extra saturation. The pedal also offers a toggle switch for "Vintage" or "Modern" voicing and is equipped with true bypass with silent switching. It can be powered by a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (not included), with a current draw of approximately 19mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 4.7" L x 3.69" W x 1.37" H.
Tap-A-Scream
The Tap-A-Scream by Cusack Music is a unique tap tempo overdrive pedal with a range of features and specifications. Here are the technical details: \- Option Knob: Determines fade-in time, brake speed, and tap divide. \- Level: Controls the volume of the output signal. \- Gain: Adjusts the maximum gain of the overdrive, which is modulated by the tap tempo waveform. \- Wave: Selects one of 8 waveforms in the current bank, with a total of 24 waveforms across 3 banks. \- 3-way clipping toggle: Offers options for different clipping diodes, including silicon, asymmetrical LED, and Schottky. \- Power: Operates on standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (not included), with a current draw of approximately 11mA. \- Dimensions: Measures 4.7" L x 3.69" W x 1.37" H. Additional features include programmable fade-in, brake speed, tap divide, tempo, and tremolo on/off for each waveform independently. The pedal also includes an external RCA jack for tap in or out, allowing for remote tempo control.
More Louder Boost
The More Louder Boost by Cusack Music is a compact pedal that provides a clean boost of 0 to 25dB. It features a toggle switch to select between buffered and true bypass operation. The pedal operates on a standard center negative 9V DC supply (not included) and has a current draw of approximately 9mA. The input impedance is around 256kΩ, and the output impedance is approximately 118Ω with the internal jumper in, or around 47kΩ with the jumper out. The dimensions of the pedal are 3.66" L x 1.52" W x 1.24" H. The More Louder Boost is designed to provide a significant boost without altering the original guitar tone.
Screamer Bass
The Screamer Bass by Cusack Music is a Tube Screamer-inspired overdrive pedal designed specifically for bass guitars. It is modified to preserve more low- end frequencies while adding grit and maintaining clarity. The pedal features a Level (volume) control, Drive (gain) control, Tone control, and a 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky) for versatile tonal shaping. Power options for the Screamer Bass include a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (neither included). The pedal has a current draw of approximately 8mA. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H. Additionally, Cusack Music offers a Screamer Bass Fuzz pedal, which combines the Tube Screamer-inspired overdrive with an additional fuzz circuit for even more gain. This pedal also includes a Level (volume) control, Scream (gain) control, Fuzz control, and a 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky). The power options and dimensions for the Screamer Bass Fuzz are the same as those for the Screamer Bass.
Screamer Fuzz Germanium
The Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz Germanium is a limited production model that features Germanium overdrive clipping and the original LED fuzz circuit design. Both the fuzz and overdrive are in the same circuit and are inter- dependent. It is compatible with higher voltage power supplies, has a tone circuit, and is equipped with proprietary milled aluminum knobs. Additionally, it features a light pipe LED with a nickel-plated brass bezel and a Terridium finish. The controls include Level (output volume), Drive (gain of the germanium overdrive section), Fuzz (amount of fuzz), and Tone (low-pass filter). The power requirements are a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (not included), with a current draw of approximately 6mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H.
Screamer Overdrive v2
The Screamer Overdrive v2 by Cusack Music features the following specifications: \- Level (volume) \- Drive (gain) \- Tone control \- 3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky) \- Power options: Standard center negative 9V DC supply or 9V battery (neither included) \- Current draw: ~9mA \- Dimensions: 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H The pedal is designed to provide a "clean" overdrive with approximately twice the gain of a typical Tube Screamer, offering more clarity and tonal definition. It is constructed for maximum tonal definition and clarity, allowing individual notes of complex chords to be heard. The pedal also offers selectable standard, crushed, or asymmetrical clipping for versatile tonal options.
Reverb
Sweet Verb
Resound Reverb
The Cusack Music Resound Reverb is a digital reverb pedal based around the popular Spin Semiconductor FV-1 microprocessor. It comes loaded with eight different reverbs, the ability to save up to eight presets, and an "Extend" switch to help create complex ambient landscapes. The pedal is also capable of rich chorus, freeze, 12-string simulation, and near infinite decays. Key Features: \- Separate Live and Preset modes \- Parameter 1 and Parameter 2: Varies by program (see manual) \- Decay: Controls the duration of the reverb effect \- Level: Boosts or cuts the overall output signal from the pedal \- Mix: Controls the dry/wet mix \- Program: Switches between the eight different reverb programs \- Cascade (used in combination with Extend): Controls whether new notes are added to the extended reverb or not \- Trails: Controls whether the reverb effect completes or not when the pedal is bypassed \- L / Bypass and R / Bypass: Engages/disengages the pedal (live mode), or engages/disengages the left and right presets (preset mode) \- Extend: Maxes out the decay, which varies by program \- Stereo Out / Expression In: Can be used as a stereo output or an expression pedal input Technical Specifications: \- Power: Standard center negative 9V DC supply (not included) \- Current draw: ~80mA \- Dimensions: 4.7" L x 3.69" W x 1.37" H
Tremolo
Tap-A-Phase
The Tap-A-Phase by Cusack Music is an analog phaser with built-in tap tempo. It features the following technical specifications and functionality: \- Dimensions: 4.7" wide x 3.1" deep x 1.9" height \- Option Knob: Controls tap divide, fade-in, and brake speed \- Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback \- Color: Controls the center frequency of the phasing \- Depth: Controls the depth of the effect \- Wave: Selects one of 8 waveforms in the current bank, with a total of 24 waveforms across 3 banks \- Bank Switch: Selects between banks A, B, and C \- Feedback-Vibe-Norm Switch: Selects the function of the pedal \- Mode Jumper (Internal): Preset and Live modes \- Tap Speed: Tap twice to set the tempo, also functions as a modified "brake" control \- Bypass: Switch to change from bypass to engaged \- IN/OUT: Input and output jacks \- DC Power Jack: Standard center negative 9V DC supply \- Power Consumption: ~15mA \- Status LED (Red/Green): Indicates the status of the effect \- Tempo LED (Blue): Provides a visual view of the tempo and waveform \- External Tap: RCA jack for external tap input or output \- Operation: Adjustable settings, saving settings, depth setting, and internal volume control The Tap-A-Phase offers programmable features for each waveform independently and is designed to provide a versatile and customizable phasing experience.
Tap-A-Whirl
The Tap-A-Whirl by Cusack Music is an analog tremolo pedal with tap tempo functionality. It offers 24 waveforms, stereo output, and a tap jack. The pedal features an Option knob for fade-in time, brake speed, and tap divide, as well as controls for level, rate, depth, and waveform selection. It also includes a live/preset toggle and an RCA jack for external tap tempo. The power requirements are a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery, with a current draw of approximately 8mA. The dimensions of the pedal are 4.7" L x 3.69" W x 1.37" H.
Cusack Tremolo AME
The Cusack Tremolo AME, based on the renowned Cusack Tap-A-Whirl, offers a unique tremolo effect in a scaled-down version with versatile settings in a user-friendly configuration. Its features include level (volume), depth, rate (mirrored by LED under knob), and a 3-way waveform toggle (sine, square/ramp, square). It also includes an RCA tap jack for adding optional tap tempo. The power requirements are a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery (neither included), with a current draw of approximately 8mA. The dimensions are 4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H.