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The Throat Locust by Earthbound Audio is a heavy distortion pedal based on the legendary, out-of-production HM2 Heavy Metal. It expands on the tone possibilities of the original circuit while preserving the gnarly character of the distortion. The pedal features the following controls:
- DIST: Intensity of distortion. Turn clockwise for more distortion.
- LEVEL: Final output volume. Adjust to taste. Note that Mode B is much
louder than Mode A.
- A/B SWITCH: Mode A features standard silicon clipping diodes for a
saturated, rich distortion, while Mode B is a mix of silicon and LED clipping
for tighter lows, less saturation, and more output volume.
- LOW: Boosts (clockwise) or cuts (counterclockwise) low frequencies centered
at approximately 72 Hz.
- MID: Boosts (clockwise) or cuts (counterclockwise) midrange frequencies
centered at approximately 1 kHz down to 325 Hz.
- HIGH: Boosts (clockwise) or cuts (counterclockwise) high/high-mid
frequencies centered at approximately 1.3 kHz.
- MF: Alters the center frequency of the MID knob. With MF fully clockwise,
the MID control center frequency is approximately 1 kHz. Turning the MF knob
counterclockwise lowers the center frequency down to approximately 325 Hz.
The Throat Locust is wired for true bypass and can be powered by a standard 2.1mm negative tip 9v power supply. U.S. shipping is $9, international shipping is $30, and NJ residents add 7% sales tax.
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