Manufacturers
Guitar Pedals from Menatone
Welcome to your ultimate guide to Menatone's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Menatone. 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
Workingman's Blue
The Menatone Workingman's Blue is a pedal designed to replicate the sound of early British and American tweed amps, offering heavy lows and clear highs. The pedal is suitable for '70s rock and blues, as well as any application requiring a punchy and authoritative sound to cut through a band. Key Features: \- Full-sized CTS pots \- 1/2 watt carbon comp resistors \- Rolled polyester caps \- Audio-grade electrolytic caps \- Charge pump boosted power supply \- Made in the U.S.A. The Workingman's Blue is based on the JTM 45 amp, known for its rich deep bass and round clear top end, providing a rich and open sound with clean, crunchy mid-gain and smooth lead tones. The pedal is equipped with a second boost footswitch and a 4-band EQ with a channel switch for Bright and Normal channels.
The Dirty Blonde
The Dirty Blonde by Menatone is a guitar effect pedal designed to replicate the classic blonde tolexed American amp tones from the early '60s. It features an input impedance of 1M ohm and an output impedance of less than 50k ohm. The pedal operates on a +9v Alkaline battery or power supply, with internal voltage doubling. The pedal is known for its big, round bottom end and twangy, sweet top, making it suitable for country, blues, rockabilly, and other rootsy styles. It also includes a PUSH control for adding a huge midrange punch and roar, as well as innovative tone controls that create a 'sweet spot' throughout their entire range. The 'Soul' control adds harmonic complexity and saturation similar to a class A amp when cranked up. The Dirty Blonde is hand- wired and point-to-point, providing a high-quality and reliable overdrive effect for guitarists.
Blue Collar Overdrive
The Blue Collar Overdrive by Menatone is a pedal designed to deliver a fat, midrangey tone that particularly complements single-coil pickups. It was initially introduced in 1997 as a response to a request for a Red Snapper with more gain and compression. The pedal is known for its ability to produce a smooth grind with rich harmonics and sustain, while maintaining complexity and clarity in the tone. Key Features: \- Produces a fat, midrangey tone suitable for single-coil pickups \- Gain ranges from just above clean to a full, smooth grind \- Handmade in the USA \- Dimensions: 1.5" x 3.66" \- Power supply must be used, no battery for the mini version The Blue Collar Overdrive is designed to be versatile, offering a range of gain levels and a distinctive midrange character that makes it well-suited for blues and rock styles. It is handmade with attention to detail and is known for its premium build quality and reliability.
Red Snapper
The Red Snapper by Menatone is a highly regarded overdrive pedal known for its exceptional sound quality and versatile features. There are several versions of the Red Snapper, each offering unique characteristics: 1\. Red Snapper 4 Knob PTP: \- Custom Shop version with point-to-point wiring and the same parts as the original \- Features a Hi Cut control for fine-tuning treble frequencies after the gain circuit \- Compact enclosure for pedal board space optimization \- Build time approximately 1-3 weeks \- No battery option, requires a power supply 2\. Red Snapper Mini: \- Miniaturized version of the Red Snapper designed for pedal board space efficiency \- Same circuit as the original 3 knob Red Snapper with additional treble cut switches inside \- Utilizes full-sized through-hole parts with no surface mount components \- Sold directly from Menatone with a hand-made, one-at-a-time production approach \- Dimensions: 1.5" x 3.66" \- No battery option, requires a power supply \- Build time approximately 1-3 weeks Both versions of the Red Snapper are known for their transparent overdrive capabilities, true bypass switching, and high-quality analog circuitry. The Red Snapper is favored by guitarists seeking a versatile overdrive pedal with a wide range of tonal possibilities.
Blue Collar
The Blue Collar by Menatone is an overdrive pedal designed to deliver a fat, midrangey tone suitable for single-coil pickups. It offers a gain range from just above clean to a full, smooth grind with great harmonics and sustain. The pedal is available in two versions: the Blue Collar Mini and the Blue Collar PTP. Blue Collar Mini: \- Debut: 1997 \- Price: $139 \- Dimensions: 1.5" x 3.66" \- Power supply: Must be used, no battery for the mini \- Handmade: Each pedal is made by hand, one at a time in the USA \- Build time: Approximately 1-3 weeks Blue Collar PTP: \- Debut: 1997 \- Price: $229 \- Design: Point to point wired like the original, but in a smaller enclosure with top-mounted jacks \- Build time: Approximately 1-3 weeks Both versions of the Blue Collar are known for their compressed, mid hump, singing bluesy overdrive that sits well in the mix without any fuss. The pedal's design caters to guitarists seeking a versatile overdrive with a distinctive tone and harmonic complexity.
None More Black
The Menatone None More Black is a homage to high-gain amplifiers, featuring a completely analog circuit, double-sided circuit boards, 1/2 watt carbon comp resistors, 400v rolled polyester caps, and audio-grade electrolytics. It also includes full-sized CTS pots, true bypass switching, DC power jack, and silver-plated wire. The pedal offers a unique and distinct sound, paying homage to various German-named amps and rigs powered by fuel. The gain ranges from hot-rodded 800 to all-out insanity, with controls for mid-range and high- end adjustments, providing a comprehensive tonal palette. The pedal is made in the USA and is designed for guitarists seeking high-gain overdrive and distortion effects.
Dirty Blonde
The Dirty Blonde by Menatone is a hand-wired overdrive effects pedal designed to replicate the vintage tube amplifier crunch and overdrive of early 60's Fender blonde amps. It features a simple 4-knob control layout, including Gain, Volume, Tone, and Mid Push controls. The pedal is constructed using hand-wired, point-to-point construction and is equipped with true bypass functionality. It also includes a DC power jack with center positive ring, carbon resistors, film caps, and is handmade in the USA.
Fuzz
Chawbox
The Chawbox by Menatone is a highly regarded pedal known for its exceptional features and design. Here are the technical specifications for the Chawbox: \- Completely analog circuit \- Point to Point construction \- True Bypass switching \- DC power jack with center, + ring, and silver-plated wire \- Utilizes only carbon resistors and film caps in the signal path The Chawbox is designed to deliver classic fuzz sounds and octave blend control, making it ideal for achieving the iconic Hendrix octave/fuzz tones. It is suitable for studio use and has been praised for its ability to capture vintage fuzz sounds.
The Law
The Law Bender by Menatone is a versatile fuzz pedal designed for guitarists seeking a dynamic and nuanced fuzz experience. It features a 'PORK' control that turns the first gain stage from a unity gain buffer to a 12dB extra boost stage, similar to a MkII fuzz, allowing for a wide range of tones from light overdrive to full-blown nastiness. The pedal is available in both silicon and hand-picked NOS germanium transistor versions, each offering distinct characteristics. The silicon version provides more gain and a tighter response, while the germanium version offers more midrange and an organic vibe with slightly less gain. The Law Bender Deluxe version includes the ability to switch between silicon and germanium transistors in both stages, providing even more flexibility in tone shaping. The pedal is built with 1/2 Watt Carbon resistors and rolled poly caps throughout, ensuring high-quality construction and performance. The Law Bender is known for its incredible dynamics, punch, and clarity, making it stand out among other fuzz pedals in the market.
Chawbox Octave Fuzz
Overdrive and Boost
The King
The King by Menatone is an overdrive pedal designed to simulate the sound of classic British amplifiers. It features an all-analog circuit with ultra- bright LED, easy access battery, and true bypass switching. The pedal has external power supply jack (- center, + ring) and uses silver-plated, teflon- coated wire, as well as shielded wire from input to output jacks to switch. The use of only carbon resistors and film capacitors in the signal path ensures high-quality sound. The pedal also offers foot switchable boost from unity to approximately 12dB. The King of the Britains is based on a 1968 Plexi circuit, providing a range of tones from vintage Plexi to full tilt modern distortion. It includes a Plexi EQ for British crunch and features voice switch options to mimic different responses of the two channels of the original amps. The pedal's boost is a clean boost usable with or without the amp simulation circuit and can take the King to high levels of distortion. The dimensions of the pedal are 4"x4.5"x1.5". It operates with an input impedance of 1M ohm and an output impedance of less than 50k ohm. The power supply requirement is +9v Alkaline battery or power supply only, as the pedal is voltage doubled internally. The King by Menatone is suitable for a wide range of use-cases, from clean tones to bluesy JTM45 in lower gain settings, to roaring, snarling Plexi crunch in mid-gain, and liquid, searing brutality in cranked settings. This makes it a versatile tool for guitarists seeking to achieve classic British amplifier sounds.
Workingman's Blue
The Menatone Workingman's Blue is a pedal designed to replicate the sound of early British and American tweed amps, offering heavy lows and clear highs. The pedal is suitable for '70s rock and blues, as well as any application requiring a punchy and authoritative sound to cut through a band. Key Features: \- Full-sized CTS pots \- 1/2 watt carbon comp resistors \- Rolled polyester caps \- Audio-grade electrolytic caps \- Charge pump boosted power supply \- Made in the U.S.A. The Workingman's Blue is based on the JTM 45 amp, known for its rich deep bass and round clear top end, providing a rich and open sound with clean, crunchy mid-gain and smooth lead tones. The pedal is equipped with a second boost footswitch and a 4-band EQ with a channel switch for Bright and Normal channels.
Howie
The Howie by Menatone is an original D-style amp-based pedal designed to replicate the characteristics of the amp it is inspired by. The pedal features gain stage for gain stage, staying true to the original amp. The new version of the Howie includes a rock/jazz switch, a mid boost, and classic and skyline EQs with an 80s/90s switch. The pedal is designed to provide a range of tonal options and is suitable for guitarists looking to achieve a versatile overdriven sound. The Howie pedal is priced at $269 and has a build time of approximately 1-3 weeks.
Top Boost in a Can
King of the Britains
The Menatone King of the Britains is an overdrive and distortion pedal designed to capture the sound of classic 1980s British plexi guitar amplifiers. It is based on a 1968 Plexi circuit, the last of the plexi panels, with a tighter low end but without the harshness of later metal panel amps. The pedal features a voice switch that mimics the different responses of the two channels of those amps, offering three voice options. The King of the Britains is an all-analog circuit pedal with true bypass switching and an external power supply jack. It also includes an ultra-bright LED, easy access battery, and uses silver-plated, Teflon-coated wire. The pedal's dimensions are 4"x4.5"x1.5".
The Dirty Blonde
The Dirty Blonde by Menatone is a guitar effect pedal designed to replicate the classic blonde tolexed American amp tones from the early '60s. It features an input impedance of 1M ohm and an output impedance of less than 50k ohm. The pedal operates on a +9v Alkaline battery or power supply, with internal voltage doubling. The pedal is known for its big, round bottom end and twangy, sweet top, making it suitable for country, blues, rockabilly, and other rootsy styles. It also includes a PUSH control for adding a huge midrange punch and roar, as well as innovative tone controls that create a 'sweet spot' throughout their entire range. The 'Soul' control adds harmonic complexity and saturation similar to a class A amp when cranked up. The Dirty Blonde is hand- wired and point-to-point, providing a high-quality and reliable overdrive effect for guitarists.
Blue Collar Overdrive
The Blue Collar Overdrive by Menatone is a pedal designed to deliver a fat, midrangey tone that particularly complements single-coil pickups. It was initially introduced in 1997 as a response to a request for a Red Snapper with more gain and compression. The pedal is known for its ability to produce a smooth grind with rich harmonics and sustain, while maintaining complexity and clarity in the tone. Key Features: \- Produces a fat, midrangey tone suitable for single-coil pickups \- Gain ranges from just above clean to a full, smooth grind \- Handmade in the USA \- Dimensions: 1.5" x 3.66" \- Power supply must be used, no battery for the mini version The Blue Collar Overdrive is designed to be versatile, offering a range of gain levels and a distinctive midrange character that makes it well-suited for blues and rock styles. It is handmade with attention to detail and is known for its premium build quality and reliability.
The Fish Factory
The Fish Factory by Menatone is a compact tone machine that combines the 4-knob Red Snapper and the Blue Collar overdrives. Each pedal is independent and can be used alone or together to create a myriad of tonal options. The new vertical version is designed to save pedalboard space, with all jacks located on top. It includes an effect order switch, allowing users to decide if the Red Snapper is first in the chain or the Blue Collar. The pedal requires a 9-volt power supply and does not support battery operation. The unique painting style makes each pedal visually distinct. The build time is approximately 1-3 weeks.
Red Snapper
The Red Snapper by Menatone is a highly regarded overdrive pedal known for its exceptional sound quality and versatile features. There are several versions of the Red Snapper, each offering unique characteristics: 1\. Red Snapper 4 Knob PTP: \- Custom Shop version with point-to-point wiring and the same parts as the original \- Features a Hi Cut control for fine-tuning treble frequencies after the gain circuit \- Compact enclosure for pedal board space optimization \- Build time approximately 1-3 weeks \- No battery option, requires a power supply 2\. Red Snapper Mini: \- Miniaturized version of the Red Snapper designed for pedal board space efficiency \- Same circuit as the original 3 knob Red Snapper with additional treble cut switches inside \- Utilizes full-sized through-hole parts with no surface mount components \- Sold directly from Menatone with a hand-made, one-at-a-time production approach \- Dimensions: 1.5" x 3.66" \- No battery option, requires a power supply \- Build time approximately 1-3 weeks Both versions of the Red Snapper are known for their transparent overdrive capabilities, true bypass switching, and high-quality analog circuitry. The Red Snapper is favored by guitarists seeking a versatile overdrive pedal with a wide range of tonal possibilities.
Blue Collar
The Blue Collar by Menatone is an overdrive pedal designed to deliver a fat, midrangey tone suitable for single-coil pickups. It offers a gain range from just above clean to a full, smooth grind with great harmonics and sustain. The pedal is available in two versions: the Blue Collar Mini and the Blue Collar PTP. Blue Collar Mini: \- Debut: 1997 \- Price: $139 \- Dimensions: 1.5" x 3.66" \- Power supply: Must be used, no battery for the mini \- Handmade: Each pedal is made by hand, one at a time in the USA \- Build time: Approximately 1-3 weeks Blue Collar PTP: \- Debut: 1997 \- Price: $229 \- Design: Point to point wired like the original, but in a smaller enclosure with top-mounted jacks \- Build time: Approximately 1-3 weeks Both versions of the Blue Collar are known for their compressed, mid hump, singing bluesy overdrive that sits well in the mix without any fuss. The pedal's design caters to guitarists seeking a versatile overdrive with a distinctive tone and harmonic complexity.
Ms Foxy Brown
None More Black
The Menatone None More Black is a homage to high-gain amplifiers, featuring a completely analog circuit, double-sided circuit boards, 1/2 watt carbon comp resistors, 400v rolled polyester caps, and audio-grade electrolytics. It also includes full-sized CTS pots, true bypass switching, DC power jack, and silver-plated wire. The pedal offers a unique and distinct sound, paying homage to various German-named amps and rigs powered by fuel. The gain ranges from hot-rodded 800 to all-out insanity, with controls for mid-range and high- end adjustments, providing a comprehensive tonal palette. The pedal is made in the USA and is designed for guitarists seeking high-gain overdrive and distortion effects.
Fish Factory
The Fish Factory by Menatone is a compact tone machine that combines the 4-knob Red Snapper and the Blue Collar overdrives. Each pedal is independent and can be used alone or together to create a myriad of tonal options. The new vertical version takes up even less precious real estate on your board and includes an effect order switch, allowing users to decide if the Red Snapper is first in the chain or the Blue Collar. The pedal operates on a 9V power supply only, with no battery option available. The input, output, and DC jacks are located on the top of the pedal. The build time for the Fish Factory is approximately 1-3 weeks.
Dirty Blonde
The Dirty Blonde by Menatone is a hand-wired overdrive effects pedal designed to replicate the vintage tube amplifier crunch and overdrive of early 60's Fender blonde amps. It features a simple 4-knob control layout, including Gain, Volume, Tone, and Mid Push controls. The pedal is constructed using hand-wired, point-to-point construction and is equipped with true bypass functionality. It also includes a DC power jack with center positive ring, carbon resistors, film caps, and is handmade in the USA.
