headroom

Parametric EQ power makes an impressive overdrive extra flexible.

Powerful but simple parametric EQ creates huge range of drive sounds. High headroom. Intuitive

Some players might like a little more control of high-mids.

$179

Catalinbread Tribute
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Catalinbread’s Tribute is a potent overdrive and a very nice low-gain-to-cleanish boost as well. But the Tribute is also a powerful EQ device—one that can recast a flat or ill-fitting tone into an ideal or unexpected sound in a flash. And though the simple parametric EQ takes a bit of practice to master, it’s highly intuitive, fun, and easy to use by feel.

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