

The Vemuram Karen Overdrive is a Marshall type overdrive-distortion pedal designed to recreate the tone of the mid-70s to early 80s Marshall amps, such as the 4 input JMP and the 2 input JCM. It offers a rich and full sound with natural compression without any high-end loss and a thick saturated tone.
Specifications:
- Transistors: N/A
- Controls: Level, Gain, Tone / Gain Control Trimmer
- Switches: ON/OFF
- Terminal: Input, Output
- Power: 006P (9 Volt Battery) or 9 Volt regulated AC/DC adapter (Center
Negative)
- Size: 70(W) x 113(D) x 50(H)mm
- Weight: 425g
- Current Draw: 6 m/A
- All pedals are compatible with 18V except for fuzz pedals, but it is
designed for 9V, and using higher voltages is not recommended.
The Karen Overdrive replicates the fat full overdrive tone of the mid-70s to early 80s era Marshalls, providing thick saturation and pleasant natural compression. It captures the warm natural power of the late 70s, early 80s Marshall sound, complete with natural compression and well-preserved higher frequencies.
This pedal is suitable for guitarists seeking the classic Marshall sound and looking for a boutique overdrive pedal that delivers the characteristics of vintage Marshall amps in a stompbox form.
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Excellent
$300
Brand New
$90.25
Brand New
$165.22
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