Electro-Harmonix EHX Percolator Harmonic Saturator Guitar Effect Pedal

Electro-Harmonix EHX Percolator Harmonic Saturator – Modern Take on a Cult-Classic Fuzz/Drive | Asymmetrical Clipping, Bias Control, Latching/Momentary Footswitch & True Bypass

Description:

History, Mystery, and Modern Control.

Some pedal circuits are equal parts history and mystery, as is the inspiration for the EHX Percolator. A unique design from a Milwaukee audio repair shop in the 1970s, the original is rare, gooped, and has gained a cult-classic status. The EHX Percolator expands on this original by adding modern control to a seriously wild sounding pedal.

The basis of the pedal's tone ranges from raunchy overdrive tones to ripping heavy fuzz. These sounds are achieved by asymmetrical clipping emphasizing even-order harmonics, creating an interactive tonal experience that reacts to your playing dynamics musically with the potential for absolutely explosive tones. The result is a saturation that is dense and "electric," with a pronounced harmonic richness and presence.

The EHX Percolator includes a simple but effective control set of three knobs and a single switch, yielding a near infinite possibility of sounds from sweet and gentle to face-rippingly fierce. HARMONICS controls the input gain of the pedal from overdrive to complete fuzz destruction. BIAS sets the bias of the gain circuit, creating sounds from smooth drive to pseudo-octave fuzz to Velcro gated fuzz tones. BALANCE sets the overall output of the effect. The DRIVE/FUZZ toggle engages the clipping diodes in FUZZ position for heavy fuzz sounds. While in DRIVE mode with the diodes disengaged, the EHX Percolator acts more like a transistor drive pedal with a raw, organic character that's both chewy and crunchy. Under the hood, an internal trim pot can be adjusted to further enhance and bring out the sub-octave while also adding even more gain to the circuit for massive distortion with extra rumble.

The EHX Percolator features Mechanical Relay True Bypass and a footswitch with Latching/Momentary action. Clicking the footswitch produces a normal latching function. A press and hold of the footswitch results in a momentary change between bypass states for a burst of fuzz and an instant change back to bypass when you lift your foot, or vice versa.

Key Features:

• Modern Take on a True Legend: A fresh take on the incredibly rare Interfax Harmonic Percolator, famously utilized by Steve Albini.

• Asymmetrical Clipping: Enhances even-order harmonics for a rich, musical, and interactive tonal experience.

• Versatile Gain Range: Covers everything from gritty transistor-style overdrive to ripping, harmonically rich fuzz.

• HARMONICS Control: Adjusts input gain from edge-of-breakup drive to full fuzz saturation.

• BIAS Control: Reshapes the gain circuit for sounds ranging from smooth sustain to gated, octave, and Velcro-style fuzz.

• BALANCE Control: Sets the overall output level of the pedal.

• DRIVE/FUZZ Toggle: Engages or lifts the clipping diodes for a choice between raw transistor drive and heavy fuzz.

• Internal Trim Pot: Adjustable to enhance sub-octave tones and add extra gain for massive distortion.

• Latching/Momentary Footswitch: Click for standard on/off latching, or press and hold for a temporary burst of fuzz.

• Mechanical Relay True Bypass: Preserves your signal integrity when the pedal is disengaged.

• 9V Battery Included: Ready to play straight out of the box.

Technical Specifications:

• Effect Type: Harmonic Saturator / Overdrive / Fuzz

• Circuit: Analog

• Audio: Mono

• Controls: HARMONICS, BIAS, BALANCE

• Switch: DRIVE/FUZZ Toggle

• Internal Trim Pot: Yes

• Bypass: Mechanical Relay True Bypass

• Footswitch Action: Latching / Momentary

• Input Jack: 1 x ¼"

• Output Jack: 1 x ¼" (AMP)

• Power Supply: 9V battery included (optional 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter not included)

• Current Draw: 10mA

• Unboxed Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.5" x 2.75" x 2.1"

• Shipping Weight: 0.65 lbs

• Country of Origin: USA