Hurts
The Hurts by Latent Lemon is a hand-built effects pedal designed with the
infamous Harmonic Percolator circuit tuned for maximum tone. It is capable of
producing a range of sounds, from filthy sub-octave and wilful feedback to
just a hint of grit, or an amp slamming transistor booster. The pedal uses
both germanium and silicon transistors, carefully selected and graded for
sound and gain. It incorporates 1N695 germanium diodes, with a switch to
change to silicon diodes, and a mid-position switch to bypass the diodes,
transforming it into a loud transistor booster that pushes the front end of an
amp.
The controls on the Hurts pedal include Harmonics for fuzz/distortion gain,
Sputter for transistor bias, Balance for output volume, a Deep switch that
allows more low frequencies into the circuit and adjusts the circuit to help
prevent oscillation, and a Diode switch for selecting between germanium
diodes, silicon diodes, or bypassing the diodes. Additionally, it features
internal trimmers for adjusting the octave "sweet spot" and gain compensation.
Technical Specifications:
\- Power: Standard 9V DC, 2.1mm center negative
\- Enclosure Size: 120 x 94 x 42 mm
\- Current Draw: 33mA
\- Battery: Not supported
\- Top-quality components: Alpha/E Switch footswitch, Lumberg power socket,
Neutrik jack sockets, Hammond enclosure, Latent Lemon designed circuit boards
\- Hand-built in Hastings, England
The Hurts pedal is designed to cater to a wide range of musical styles and is
particularly suitable for bass and doom genres. It has been positively
reviewed by musicians and has been used by bands such as Pigs x7 and Placebo.