

The Shanks 3K by Vemuram is a single germanium full range booster co-produced by Grammy Award-winning producer-writer-guitarist, John Shanks. Based on the Dallas Rangemaster, it incorporates tweaks advised by John, adding a Sola Sound Tone Bender Professional mkII vibe, giving it a hybrid characteristic. The pedal uses vintage hand-picked N.O.S. condensers for its sound and state- of-the-art technology for a noiseless boost and wide headroom.
Specifications:
- Transistors: Germanium Transistor OC139 (Selected)
- Controls: Level, Gain, Bass / Sparkle and Bias Trimmer
- Switches: ON/OFF
- Terminal: Input, Output
- Power: 006P (9 Volt Battery) or 9Volt regulated AC/DC adapter (Center
Negative)
- Size: 73(W) x 114(D) x 50(H)mm
- Weight: 395g (no battery)
- Current Draw: 3.7 m/A
- Please do not use higher voltage than 9V with this pedal. It is
specifically created and designed for 9V
The Shanks 3K offers a full range boost, from clean sparkle to crunch, and can drive like a Tonebender at full boost. It is designed for guitarists seeking versatile tonal enhancement and overdrive capabilities.
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Very Good
$975
Excellent
$1,385.81
Excellent
$850
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