The Big Chill by JAM Pedals is a flagship tremolo pedal designed to deliver a range of functions suitable for various musical genres. It offers a selection of square, sine, and triangle waveform options, along with two independent speeds accessible in real time. The pedal also features a CHOP (kill dry) effect, an expression pedal input jack to control Speed 2, and another expression pedal input jack to control Depth.
The controls on the Big Chill include Depth, Speed 1, Speed 2, a toggle switch for waveform selection, and a Level knob to adjust the overall output when engaged. Additionally, the pedal has internal trimmers to adjust the Speed 2 level and the CHOP effect level. It can also be used as a clean boost by setting the Depth control to zero and adjusting the Level to preference.
The technical specifications of the Big Chill are as follows:
1. True Bypass
2. Works with a 9V battery or 9V DC adaptor (tip-negative)
3. Power consumption: 15 mA
4. Dimensions (including jacks, pots, etc. ): 13 x 10 x 5.1 cm / 5.1 x 3.9 x
2 inches
5. Weight: 400g / 0.89 lbs
The pedal has received positive reviews from Guitar Player, Guitarist, and notable musicians for its vintage tone, versatility, and flexibility in delivering tremolo and slicer-style effects.
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Very Good
$293.79
Excellent
$379
Very Good
$208.37
Mint
$378
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