The final round of Pedalmania is here and PG contributor Tom Butwin welcomes 2 brand new drive pedals from Warm Audio plus reveals the legend behind the EX Tower from Solo Dallas, a recreation of the legendary Schaffer-Vega wireless systems that were the foundation of arena tones of the 70's and 80's.
Throne Of Tone
The Throne Of Tone combines two of the greatest British amp-inspired blues circuits of all time in one dual-sided overdrive pedal. Offering two classic voicings, low/high gain settings, and three drive modes, this 100% analog pedal delivers authentic amp-like response and flexible tone shaping. Perfect for stacking sides, boosting breakup amps, or creating versatile drive palettes.
Tube Squealer
Tube Squealer is a faithful recreation of three screaming overdrives known for driving tube amps into blissful tonal saturation, with rig-ready features including mix knob, pickup voicing selector, voltage booster, & true/buffered bypass selector. Featuring selectable 808, TS9, and TS10 circuits, Tube Squealer delivers iconic tones with premium 100% analog circuitry.
The Schaffer Replica: EX Tower
The EX Tower by SoloDallas is unique combination of limiter, compressor, expander, overdrive, boost and EQ enhancer everyone is talking about! Derived from the 1970s SVDS wireless unit used by Angus Young, David Gilmour, EVH and over 30 major bands, there’s a good reason modern artists like Kirk Hammet, Joe Bonamassa and Bethel Worship call this sonic beast their “Secret Weapon” for percussive attack, copious harmonics and singing sustain.
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