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LPD Pedals Unveils the Fifty5 Overdrive

LPD Pedals Unveils the Fifty5 Overdrive

An all-analog overdrive stompbox designed for the discerning musician seeking 50’s American Tweed style tones.


A straightforward layout allows quick access to great tones. Level, Drive and Tone controls with Voice and HDRM toggle switches provide the tailoring to match a wide variety of guitar and amp setups. Low, medium and high output sounds are all accessible. The Voice toggle is interactive with the Tone control allowing for more or less low mids and bass. The HDRM toggle shifts between high and low headroom, and is interactive with the Drive control to bring in more or less power amp drive.

Features

  • Level, Drive and Tone controls
  • Voice and HDRM toggle switches
  • True Bypass Switching
  • 9-volt operation using standard external supply (no battery compartment)
  • Made in Mesa AZ USA

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The street price for the Fifty5 is $199.99 and it is available at the LPD Pedals website www.lpdpedals.com.


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