These pedals are designed with fast response times, versatile routing options, and durable construction.
ISP Technologies has introduced the latest generation of their pioneering noise reduction products: the Decimator X Pedal Series for guitarists and bassists.
Building upon the legacy of ISP’s earlier Decimator pedals, the new Decimator X models utilize cutting-edge patented circuitry to get rid of unwanted noise and 60-cycle hum, effectively eliminating even the most stubborn background noise.
The pedals offer lightning-fast response times and ultra-smooth decay with enhanced tracking technology. If you’re playing staccato, with or without pauses, or if you desire a nice long decay, this technology allows for a natural sound and feel. You can preserve the integrity of your tone, even during fast-paced passages and intricate playing.
Whether you’re running a complex pedalboard setup or keeping it simple, the Decimator X pedals offer versatile routing options to suit your needs. With flexible input and output configurations, you can easily integrate the pedals into any rig, ensuring maximum compatibility and convenience.
ISP offers two variations of the pedal depending on your routing needs. The standard Decimator Xsimply has an IN and OUT jack. You place this pedal in your rig after your gain or noise-prone pedals. The THRESHOLD control is set based on the noise coming into the IN jack.
The Decimator X G-String provides 4 jacks: GUITAR IN, GUITAR OUT, DECIMATOR IN, and DECIMATOROUT. This provides a direct connection from the GUITAR and the direct GUITAR signal is used to control the block of DECIMATOR noise reduction. This allows you to insert your noisy pedals between GUITAROUT and DECIMATOR IN, but the DECIMATOR noise reduction is controlled by the direct GUITAR signal at the GUITAR IN. This configuration offers an important advantage: you can switch from extreme high gain to crunch or clean and never need to re-adjust the threshold control on the pedal, because the direct guitar signal is used to control the noise reduction block.
Built like a tank, the X pedals are housed in a durable enclosure, designed to withstand the demands of the gigging musician and provide reliable performance night after night. Both pedals have a battery compartment for a 9-volt battery and provide a 5.5mm barrel connector for use with a standard external 9-volt DC power adaptor. The new Decimator X carries a $146.72 street price; the Decimator X G-string carries a $236.42 street price.
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PG contributor Zach Wish demos the Metallica guitarists signature EMG pickups. The Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker pickup set is born from the essence of Metallica's iconic tone and enhanced with innovative elements. It strikes a perfect balance, maintaining high gain without compromising on clean tones, or vice versa. Through meticulous pre-amp adjustments and a fusion of alnico 5 and ceramic magnets, EMG have crafted the ultimate tone-beast.
EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature Humbucker 2-piece Pickup Set - Black
Comprising the BB-B ceramic bridge and the BB-N alnico 5 neck pickups, the Bone Breaker set delivers unparalleled versatility. For Kirk, his tone starts with EMG pickups. “Metallica’s crunch sound is often cleaner than people expect”, says Kirk. “My taste in tone has definitely changed over the years. I don’t like to use as much distortion these days—I prefer my tone to be nice and crisp.” The set’s street price is $199.
Mark Tremonti’s 100-watt signature amp—five years in the making—features three totally independent channels spanning silky, substantial clean tones, responsive, controlled overdrive, and white-hot lead sounds that exhibit incredible definition at the highest gain levels.
The result of many years of R&D and road-testing, the MT 100 is a profes- sional amp for serious musicians. Built on a robust chassis, the MT 100 fea- tures custom transformers and three independent channels with identical controls but truly unique voices.
Each of the MT 100’s three channels is built from its own unique circuit with dedicated preamp tubes to ensure the voicing of each channel is exactly as intended. The Clean channel (like the MT 15) stays pristine and chimey – try it with split or single coils to hear it sing. The Gain channel (also like the MT 15) gets lush heavy tones with massive bass response that is never muddy. And, the added Overdrive channel (modeled after one of Tremonti’s favorite personal amps) brings an incredibly flexible gain structure and musical midrange response to this already versatile amp platform. Select your chan- nel on the amp face or via the included footswitch – both feature matching channel lights so you’ll never lose your place. All three channels share the same preamp tube type (12AX7’s) for ease of servicing.
Mark Tremonti's New PRS MT100!
At a powerful 100 watts, the value of the MT 100 well exceeds its price tag. It is a straightforward, powerful amp full of aggression and articulation, and the onboard effects loop means your pedals are welcome to join the party.
Please note: Mind your master...volume that is. On the Overdrive and especially on the Lead channel, keep the Master down to start. On the Lead Channel, keep the Master below 10 o’clock to avoid dangerous volumes!