Heat Blaster HBL-3 Guitar Pedal By Providence

Heat Blaster HBL-3

Pedal Manufacturer

Providence

Description

The Providence Heat Blaster HBL-3 is a powerful distortion pedal designed to deliver a modern high-gain tube amplifier sound. It builds upon the features of the earlier HBL-2 version, enhancing the overtone-rich high-gain tube amp sound with fatter lows and mids for increased presence and power. The pedal retains fast response for outstanding articulation and is ideal for use with the clean channel of a multi-channel amplifier.

Key Features:
- Controls: LEVEL, TONE, DRIVE, BASS BOOST
- BASS BOOST Switch: Boosts the low-frequency range, achieving extra low-end impact with humbucking and single-coil pickups
- S.C.T. Circuit: Features a single contact true-bypass circuit for higher sound quality and reliability, reducing any change or deterioration in sound quality
- D.C.G. Circuit: Utilizes a double-contact grounding circuit to improve sound quality and prevent loose connections
- Multi-function LED: Indicates the pedal's on/off status and provides visual battery power monitoring

Technical Specifications:
- Connectors: 1/4-inch phone jack x 2 (INPUT and OUTPUT), DC 9V input jack (AC adaptor jack)
- Power Supply: 9V battery or AC adaptor
- Power Consumption: DC 9V, 8 mA approx.
- Dimensions: 115(D) x 72(W) x 50(H)mm
- Weight: 250 g approx. (Not including battery)

The Providence Heat Blaster HBL-3 is designed to offer tube-amp type sensitivity, allowing picking nuances to be fully expressed in the tone without excessive compression. It is a versatile distortion pedal suitable for various musical styles, from classic rock to modern hard rock, and is well- suited for professional musicians and enthusiasts seeking a high-quality distortion effect.

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