Electro-Harmonix EHX Tortion JFET Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal

Electro-Harmonix EHX Tortion JFET Overdrive – Tube-Like Response | 4-Way Pre-Gain Selector, 3-Band EQ, Footswitchable Boost & Balanced XLR Output | Power Adapter Included

Description:

Impressive overdrive/distortion reacts and sounds like a real tube amplifier!

The EHX Tortion JFET Overdrive covers vast tonal real estate and redefines versatility. Like a database of great tone, the EHX Tortion's full complement of features and controls make dialing in inspired guitar sound intuitive.

The JFET circuit is designed to sound and feel like the front end of a tube amplifier with a 3-band EQ and 4-way Pre-Gain to suit any style. The footswitchable Boost section adds a second set of Gain and Volume controls for a real twin channel preamp assault. Use it as a preamp with the balanced XLR output featuring cabinet emulation—perfect for direct recording or running into a PA system. Whatever the era, from vintage to modern, your search for the ultimate tone has ended.

Key Features:

• JFET Overdrive for Tube-Like Response: Delivers the touch-sensitive, dynamic feel and rich harmonic content of a tube amplifier front end

• Boost Switch with Independent Volume & Gain: Provides true two-channel flexibility for rhythm/lead switching

• 4-Way Pre-Gain Selector: Offers four distinct input gain settings to suit any style—from clean boost to saturated distortion

• 3-Band EQ: Treble, Middle and Bass controls for complete sound shaping

• Balanced XLR Output with Cabinet Emulation: Use as a preamp for direct recording or live PA applications

• Footswitchable Boost Section: Instant access to a second gain stage for solos and heavier tones

• Analog Circuit: All-analog JFET design for warm, organic overdrive

• Versatile Application: Works equally well as a standalone overdrive or as a preamp for direct recording

• Power Adapter Included: Comes complete with a 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter

Technical Specifications:

• Effect Type: JFET Overdrive / Preamp

• Circuit: Analog (JFET)

• Controls: GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, PRE-GAIN SELECTOR (4-Way)

• Switches: BOOST (Footswitch), BYPASS

• Bypass: True Bypass

• Audio: Mono

• Input: 1 x ¼"

• Outputs: 1 x ¼" (AMP), 1 x XLR (Balanced Output with Cab Emulation)

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

• Country of Origin: USA