INTRODUCTION
The Nine Zero Two (aka the 902, we’ll call it that for the remainder of the manual) is a
versatile yet simple overdrive / distortion based on multiple discrete transistor gain stages
placed in serial. Each stage in the series uses a different type of gain circuit, resulting in a
complex, nonlinear amplification response - a response that approximates the rich
harmonics of overdriven tube gain stages. We’ve also included a simple amp-like tone
stack to complete a very familiar overdrive package. Underlying this outward simplicity
is a wide range of tone possibilities, with gain ranging from light dirt to smooth
saturation.
And yes, ‘902’ is the telephone area code for Nova Scotia… :-)
Remember to protect your hearing and wear appropriate hearing protection when
playing loud…
FEATURES
•simple, traditional overdrive interface of gain, tone and volume
•top mounted jacks on a small enclosure for tight pedalboard layouts
•wide gain range multistage discrete transistor gain topology with amp-like tone stack
•9V battery power, with standard 9V negative tip adapter ready
•true bypass operation and LED power indicator
CONTROLS
It really doesn’t get any simpler than the three controls:
GAIN: a small amount of dirt full counterclockwise, to heavier saturated distortion full
clockwise
TONE: very dark counterclockwise (and with a bit of volume loss), to bright fully
clockwise
VOL: set this as desired to adjust the relative level between bypass and effect-on once
you’ve set GAIN and TONE
A NOTE ABOUT POWERING THE NINE ZERO TWO
The Diamond Counter Point is designed to be powered from either a 9V battery (included),
standard 9V negative tip DC power adapter or from a multi pedal power supply.
WARRANTY
Your Diamond pedal is covered by a 5 year warranty on materials and workmanship.
Please contact us by telephone (902-832-7139) or email
if you
experience any problems with your pedal. We’re here to help!
Nine Zero Two user manual v0.98
2
