Catalinbread Formula No.55 Tweed Foundation Overdrive Pedal
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The Catalinbread Formula No.55 Tweed Foundation Overdrive Pedal is the next generation 5E3 Tweed Deluxe-inspired foundation overdrive. The brand has painstakingly reproduced the preamp section of the classic tweed 5E3 amplifier in exact detail, with the volume and tone circuit replicated part for a part like a vintage 1950s Deluxe. All of the tonal characteristics of a small tweed combo but tuned to have the dynamic response of a big amp - woody and resonant. In place of tubes, Formula No.55 utilizes JFETs configured for the most tube-like dynamic response and harmonic content. And just like a vintage 5E3, the volume and tone controls are interactive, giving you a wide palette of tones and pick responses to choose from.
Master Volume Control
The Master volume control has a heaping helping of output on tap, allowing you to dial in a woody clean tone or to push your amplifier into overdrive all on its own.
Presence Control
The Presence control governs frequencies in the 5khz range allowing you to tune the top-end response to your particular pickups and amplifier.
Tone Control
The Tone control sounds and behaves just like it does on the actual Deluxe amplifiers. You will notice that as you wind up the Volume control that the Tone control’s influence becomes more subtle when the Volume is maxed out.
Volume Control
At lower Volume settings, you can set it at noon for the flattest response; to the left of noon for those smoky jazz cleans; or crank it up for more barking, greasy upper midrange tones that slice through the mix. The Volume control is essentially your gain control.
Modes
The Hi/Red mode is the raging, hot-rodded 12AX7 mode with more gain and saturation. You will notice that your pick essentially turns into a throttle of sorts. Lay off the attack, and it cleans up, but there’s always that potential for acceleration when you lay into it. The Lo/Green mode is lower gain overall as if your amp were now sporting 12AY7 preamp tubes. It is cleaner and more immediate in the pick attack with more bounce when you are chord comping but has that harmonic response.
Power Supply
You can power your Formula No.55 with a 9V battery, or any good quality filtered and regulated 9-18vDC power supply with a center-negative tipped plug designed for use with effects pedals.
General
| Color | Cream |
| Weight | .48 lbs. |
Features
| Instrument Support | Guitar |
| Pedal Effects | Other |
Catalinbread Formula No.55 Tweed Foundation Overdrive Pedal
| Power source | 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Power usage | 5mA |
| Height | 1.87 inch |
| Width | 2.37 inch |
| Depth | 4.37 inch |
| Weight | .48 lb |
| Batteries | 9V |
Shipping & Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
