Jacques Stomboxes Coming to US
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November 13, 2003The Jacques Stompboxes line of compact analog effect units for guitar are coming to US shores thanks to a distributioh deal with Godlyke Inc. A rising force on the underground boutique pedal circuit, Jacques' hand-built units have received high praises from European music press and professional players alike.
In an effort to break into the mainstream U.S. market, Jacques recently created production versions of several of his hand-built effect models. Each production model features a compact chassis; Effect LED indicator; Easy access battery compartment; 9-volt battery or AC power operation; Electronic silent switching. Every Jacques effect is covered by a three-year, no-questions-asked warranty. Each model lists for $199 with a street price of $150.
Available models are:
- FB2 Fuseblower -- Triple engine distortion that provides an array of classic vintage distortion tones as well as modern "shredding" solo sounds.
- TB2 Tubeblower -- Tube amp overdrive simulator with 2-band equalization and JRC4558 IC chip.
- MS2 Meistersinger -- Analog BBD Chorus with wide range Rate and Depth controls and Dry Blend function.
- BF2 Bat Fuzz -- High-Gain Gothic Metal distortion with 3-band equalization and two independent, blend able distortion circuits.
- FC2 Fatburner -- Vintage-style compressor with dual outputs - can be used as a compressor, practice amp, booster, or signal splitter.
For more information, visit their web site at www.ts808.com. |
