LM308 Op-Amp Distortion

The LM308 Op-Amp Distortion by Hartman Electronics is a guitar pedal that offers two modes of distortion inspired by the edgy, modern styles popularized by punk, new-wave, and college-rock bands of the late 70's and early 80's. The pedal features a diode-clipping stage for classic distortion and crunch in the first mode, and an asymmetrically-clipped overdrive in the second mode, emphasizing transparency and medium gain.

Technical Specifications:
- 3PDT Heavy-duty True-bypass switching
- Hi-intensity LED Indicators for ON/OFF and Distortion type (A/SYM)
- Plated-thru-hole printed circuit board (PCB) construction
- Premium quality Switchcraft jacks and Alpha potentiometers
- Ultra-quiet 1% metal-film resistors throughout
- Hi-fidelity tantalum, silver-mica, and film capacitors
- LM308AH (round, metal-can) op-amp
- Blackened-bronze powder-coat finish, Crème knobs
- Power: <30mA @ 9VDC
- Dimensions: Width: 4.9" (125mm), Height: 2.1" (54mm), Length: 4" (101mm)

The pedal allows for on-the-fly selection of distortion modes via a stomp switch, providing players with versatile tonal options. It is designed to maintain the sensitivity to player pick-attack, palm-muting, and pinch- harmonics, while also offering increased transparency, headroom, and dynamic response in the overdrive mode.

The LM308 Op-Amp Distortion pedal is built with high-quality components and a specific LM308AH op-amp to deliver the desired distortion and overdrive tones. The pedal's construction and design aim to provide a reliable and expressive tool for guitarists seeking classic and modern distortion sounds.