Electro-Harmonix EHX Hell Melter Advanced Metal Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal

Electro-Harmonix EHX Hell Melter Advanced Metal Distortion – Cult-Classic Chainsaw Tone | Parametric EQ, Noise Gate, Dry Blend, Boost & Power Supply Included

Description:

Summon cult-classic, high-gain heavy metal tones!

With its take on the cult-classic, chainsaw distortion pedal, the EHX Hell Melter takes distortion to its extremes. The Hell Melter features expanded controls and tonal capabilities, allowing the already in-your-face sound of the pedal to broaden by switching to more open clipping options and boosting the internal voltage for increased headroom, less compression, and more attack.

Originally designed as the ultimate in high-gain tone, this world-famous distortion circuit is known for the death metal sounds of Sweden's Entombed and the shoegaze wash of My Bloody Valentine. It's even found a home in the rig of David Gilmour!

The EHX Hell Melter's expanded control set includes Gain and Level controls, and a powerful active EQ featuring with parametric mids for improved versatility. The Dry level control allows for blending your input signal for improved low-end when used with a bass or even blending in other distorted tones. The Boost Footswitch engages an input gain boost and volume boost which is internally adjustable. The Normal/Burn switch toggles between the classic chainsaw sound and the more open clipping option.

Key Features:

• Classic Heavy Metal Circuit with Expanded Controls: Delivers the legendary 'chainsaw' distortion tone with added features that expand the threat of tonal destruction.

• Active Parametric EQ: Features LOW, HIGH, MID LVL, and MID FREQ controls for powerful and precise tone shaping.

• NORMAL and BURN Modes: Toggle between the famous vintage chainsaw distortion sound and a custom, modernized distortion sound with higher voltage rails and alternative clipping options.

• Footswitchable Boost Section: Engages an input gain boost and volume boost, which is internally adjustable to suit your rig.

• Noise Gate and Dry Level Control: The GATE knob kills unwanted noise for tight, clean performance. The DRY LVL control allows you to blend your clean signal for improved low-end, making it great for bass.

• Increased Overall Output Volume: More output is available than on the original 'chainsaw' circuit.

• Buffered Bypass: Preserves your signal integrity when the pedal is disengaged.

• 9V Power Supply Included: Comes complete with a 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter.

Technical Specifications:

• Effect Type: Distortion

• Circuit: Analog

• Controls: DISTORTION, LEVEL, LOW, MID LVL, MID FREQ, HIGH, DRY LVL, GATE

• Switches: NORM/BURN, EFFECT Footswitch, BOOST Footswitch

• Bypass: Buffered Bypass

• Audio: Mono

• Input Impedance: 1MΩ

• Output Impedance: 1kΩ

• Input: 1 x ¼"

• Output: 1 x ¼"

• Power Supply: 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included (center-negative)

• Current Draw: 140mA at 9VDC

• Unboxed Dimensions (W x L x H): 4.0" x 4.75" x 2.25" (102mm x 121mm x 58mm)

• Shipping Weight: 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)

• Country of Origin: USA

• UPC: 683274012421