Brass Neck - Dirty Boost to Full Gain Overdrive

The aim with the Brass Neck was to create a drive with a flat and wide frequency response with just the right amount of natural compression. There’s also plenty of volume on tap to drive the front end of your favourite amp.

Based around two low noise Opamps and two pairs of Germanium diodes. Tweaking the treble and bass knobs will give a variety of great tones across the full range of the controls. There’s a gentle valve-like compression thanks to the Germanium diodes without sacrificing any frequencies followed by a little mid range compression which is achieved without creating any mid hump typical of many overdrive pedals. As you may have figured by now this pedal is all about creating the perfect balance, be that compression without sacrificing any frequencies, gain without sacrificing clarity, mid focus without any honk. Works perfectly as an always on effect or used for a little (or a lot) extra as needed for solos or louder choruses. Lastly due the power of the EQ it can be used as a gritty through dirty treble boost or bass boost/signal darkener.

Current users of note include…

Isaiah Mitchell (Earthless), Oisin of Thumper, Moose (that’s me)

The pedal graphics are hand pulled screen prints on hand sprayed cases. Colours can vary from run to run, feel free to get in touch for more info.

All pedals are true bypass as standard and powered by the industry standard (boss style) negative tip 9V DC power supply. For best results use a reputable regulated pedal power supply.

1. Dual gain stage Opamp and Germanium diode based Overdrive

2. Baxandall Treble & Bass Controls

3. Warm natural musical compression

4. Wide bandwidth with no mid hump

5. Suitable for guitar and bass, standard and low tunings. Also works extremely well with drum machines.

6. Mosfet Output Stage

7. Mosfet Output Stage