J Rockett Audio Designs, releases the most versatile Archer to date: The Archer Select.
“Players have been asking for a 2 in 1 Archer for years, so we gave them a 7 in 1,” says Chris Van Tassel. The Archer select is a two-footswitch Archer with a DI. Chris continues “The right side engages an Archer-style circuit withOA10 diodes then engaging the left footswitch allows you to swap out the diodes with what was selected via the diode knob”. Chris continues “players can now switch between the Archer, iKon, Jeff Mod, and 3 other diodes ranging from low to high gain to create their ideal overdrive, use it as a boost, or to really drive their amp hard”. For added versatility a DI was included with a ground switch to reduce hum.” We added a 4X12 British inspired speaker emulation to the DI or players who play or record direct all in a simple format”.
The Archer Select Features:
- Right footswitch engages Archer style overdrive with OA10 diodes
- Left footswitch when engaged swaps the diodes with 6 possible selections including the diodes found in the Archer, iKon, and J Mod Archer plus additional diodes arranged from lowest to highest gain settings
- DI with British 4X12 style speaker simulation
The Archer Select is available for $329.99 via select dealers.
For more information, please visit rockettpedals.com.
J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer Select Boost/Overdrive Pedal
Archer Select Boost/OD Pedal
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The C8 covers five of the six strings, leaving either the low E or high E string open, depending on how it's positioned.
- Standard setup: Placed on the 2nd fret while leaving the low E string open, it simulates Drop D-style sounds—except you're still in standard tuning (key of E). You get that big, droning bass feel without retuning.
- Reverse setup: Flipping the capo allows the high E string to ring, giving you shimmering drones and new melodic options across familiar chord shapes.
- A flexible tool that lets you simulate alternate tunings and create rich sonic textures—all while keeping your guitar in standard tuning.
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The C7 covers three of the six strings—either D, G, and B or A, D, and G—depending on how it's flipped.
- Typical setup (D, G, B): Creates an open A chord shape at the 2nd fret without needing your fingers. This frees you up for new voicings and droning notes in the key of A.
- Reversed setup (A, D, G): Gets you close to a DADGAD-style tuning vibe, but still keeps you in standard tuning—great for modal, spacious textures often found in folk or cinematic guitar parts.
Use it alone or stack it with the C8 for wild, layered effects and truly out-of-the-box inspiration.
