It seems everything from Jeorge Tripp’s Way Huge workbench has been a treat lately. His new Saffron Squeeze Mk II resurrects one of his lesser-known classics, a compressor based in turn on the much-coveted Ross Compressor. Like its inspiration, the SS Mk I was deliciously smooth, but like most stompbox compressors, it could be noisy. This newest evolution tames noise with a highly effective tone knob. I love compressors in less-than-subtle settings (super-squashed 12 strings and ’60s fuzz are specialties) so an added knob to dial out post-comp high-end noise is a godsend.
The tone control isn’t the only new feature. The attack control has great range. And the new input gain control interacts awesomely with the sustain and volume controls (which are already interactive). The result is smooth, quiet compression at subdued settings (it’s a fantastic clean boost and low-gain sustainer) and the ability to precisely sculpt high-gain sounds. (It made unruly silicon Fuzz Face and Fuzzrite clones sound huge and smooth.) The pedal is a joy to work with, and its price is more than fair.
Test Gear: Fender Jaguar, Fender Telecaster Custom, silverface Fender Bassman, Xits X10
Ratings
Pros:
Pragmatically interactive sustain, volume, and gain controls. Effective tone control. Great with fuzz and overdrive. Quiet at subtle settings.
Cons:
Small knobs not the easiest to use on dark stages.
Street:
$149
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“I‘m so excited about this new venture with the Jackson family. This is a historic collaboration - as I am the first female in the history of Jackson with a signature guitar and the first female African American signature Jackson artist. I feel so honored to have now joined such an elite group of players that are a part of this club. Many who have inspired me along this journey to get here. It’s truly humbling.” says Diamond.
Diamond Rowe is the co-founder and lead guitarist for the metal/hard rock band Tetrarch. Since co-founding the band in high school, Tetrarch has become one of the most talked about up-and-coming bands in the world - with several press outlets such as Metal Hammer, Kerrang, Revolver, Guitar World and many others boldly naming Diamond Rowe the world’s next guitar hero. Tetrarch has connected with many fans while performing on some of the world's biggest stages garnering spots alongside several of the heavy music world’s biggest names such as Guns N’ Roses, Slipknot, Lamb of God, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Sevendust, Rob Zombie, Trivium, and many many others. The Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe DR12MG EVTN6 is based on Jackson’s single-cut Monarkh platform and is a premium guitar designed for progressive metal players seeking precision and accuracy.
Crafted in partnership with Diamond, this model boasts a 25.5 “ scale, Monarkh-styled nyatoh body draped with a gorgeous poplar burl top, three-piece nyatoh set-neck with graphite reinforcement, and 12˝ radius bound ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets. The black chrome-covered active EMG® 81/85 humbucking bridge and neck pickups, three-way toggle switch, single volume control, and tone control provide a range of tonal options. The Evertune® bridge ensures excellent tuning stability, while the Dark Rose finish with a new custom 3+3 color-matched Jackson headstock and black hardware looks simply stunning.
To showcase the Pro Plus Signature Diamond Rowe DR12MG EVTN6, Diamond shares her journey as a guitarist, delving into the inspiration behind her unique design specifications and the influential artists who shaped her sound within a captivating demo video. This video prominently features powerful performances of Tetrarch’s latest release, “Live Not Fantasize,” and “I’m Not Right” showcasing the DR12MG EVTN6’s unparalleled tonal versatility and performance capabilities.
MSRP $1699.99
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