MAXON Real Tube Series

RCP660 REAL COMPRESSOR

Tube compression is the stuff of legend, and many of the greatest recordings of all time were tracked using tube compressors in the studio. The RCP660 takes that amazing tube tone and packs it into a compact, floor mounted stompbox that can be used virtually anywhere. The RCP660's controls are incredibly simple to use – Master controls the output volume, while Sensitivity determines when the compression is activated. Attack and Sustain knobs control the degree of compression and intensity, allowing for everything from a subtle pinch to extreme squash. The RCP660 also features a Footswitchable Boost function, allowing for quick changes between solo and rhythm playing, or the ability to use it as a clean Booster in front of your amp. Powered by one hand-selected 12AX7WXT preamp tube, the RCP660 can be used for Guitar or Bass due to its transparent operation. When you're playing demands the sound of classic tube compression, the RCP660 Real Compressor is the only real choice.


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ROD880 REAL OVERDRIVE

The first offering in the Real Tube Series is the ROD880 Real Overdrive. The ROD880 is just that – a real tube overdrive unit that will warmth and incredible sustain to any guitar rig. The ROD880 works very much like and additional preamp for your amplifier, and when combined with various Drive settings on your amplifier it can be a very powerful tone shaping tool. Powered by one hand-selected 12AX7WXT preamp tube, the ROD880's Gain and Master Volume controls provide a wide variety of overdrive tones, from clean boost all the way to searing, saturated sag. Bass, Treble, and Mid Boost controls with extended operation ranges offer a limitless array of tonal options, from the classic “808” tone to beefy, low end chunk. All of the ROD880's sounds are kept clean and noise-free via the rear mounted, switchable Noise Reduction circuitry with variable Threshold control and a 1:2 noise reduction ratio. This tiny tone arsenal is powered via a standard 9-volt DC adaptor, allowing easy integration into your pedalboard or rack setup. When you're ready for the real thing, the ROD880 Real Overdrive delivers.

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ROD881 REAL OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION

A tricked-out version of the ROD880, the ROD881 Real Overdrive Distortion offers even more tone shaping power than its older cousin. In addition to the sounds and controls of the ROD880, the ROD881 features a switchable Distortion mode that adds a secondary gain stage into the signal path for even more extreme drive settings. The ROD881 also features a Footswitchable Boost function that allows for quick changes between solos and rhythms. When combined with the various Drive settings on your amplifier, these features create a multitude of easily accessible tone settings at the touch of your foot. Powered by one hand-selected 12AX7WXT preamp tube, the ROD881's Gain and Master Volume controls provide a wide variety of overdrive tones, from clean boost all the way to searing, saturated sag. Bass, Treble, and Mid Boost controls with extended operation ranges offer a limitless array of tonal options, from the classic “808” tone to extremely beefy low end chunk. All of the ROD881's sounds are kept clean and noise-free via the rear mounted, switchable Noise Reduction circuitry with variable Threshold control and a 1:2 noise reduction ratio. Powered via a standard 9-volt DC adaptor that allows easy integration into your pedalboard or rack setup, the ROD881 offers the maximum amount of options for the distortion connoisseur.

Musictoyz.com Price $269.95