Catalinbread Starcrash 70s Collection, Katzenkonig Tone Bender Effects Pedal
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With the Catalinbread Katzenkonig Guitar Effects Pedal,
Catalinbread combined the best elements of the Tone Bender MKII fuzz with a Rat
distortion to create something that sings like a fuzz but is tight like a
distortion. It loves humbuckers and single coils. It loves your cranked amp and
your super-clean amp. The front half of the circuit is based on the
Tone Bender MKII, widely considered the most desirable of the Tone Benders. In
the original, a germanium transistor makes the signal loud. A second transistor
makes it very loud. A third one makes it ridiculously loud. The filter control
works wonders, enabling shades you'd never obtain from a Tone Bender
MKII.
Controls
The filter control allows you to dial in your final tone from smooth and creamy
all the way to bright and cutting. You can quickly find the sweet spot for your
rig with this control. If you are familiar with the Filter control on
a Rat then what you’ll find is that this is an even
better version of that idea. Volume is the standard volume control. You’ll find
that Katzenkonig
sounds great turned down quiet or cranked up and
loud. Gain controls the gain of the second gain stage. It is not a conventional
gain control, rather, it controls the amount of negative feedback in that
stage. It means you get a wide-ranging gain control that sounds great
throughout its entire rotation. Input controls the input sensitivity.
Turn it down when using higher output pickups and humbuckers or dial
in your wah sound (more on that later). Turn it up for lower output pickups
or for when you want to go over the top.
Power Supply
Katzenkonig runs anywhere from 9 to 18 volts DC, using a standard center
negative power supply or using a 9-volt battery. Running a battery
gives you a softer response with a slightly different picking feel.
Running it on a DC power supply above 9 volts will give you a louder sound
with a slightly different feel. The best bet is to try all the
powering options to hone in on your ultimate Katzenkonig tone.
Features
| Instrument Support | Guitar |
| Pedal Effects | Distortion |
Shipping & Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
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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.
