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5427 Hollister Ave

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 964-9610 

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Page 2: ...m mild boost to saturated lead gain The active EQ circuit is designed to allow players full access to be able to fine tune all elements of the low mid and high frequency content Typical applications for the 805 Overdrive include Use for frequency contouring Set up a frequency response that works well for saturated overdrive sounds Use to boost level into single channel or clean amps to push them i...

Page 3: ... the front end of your amp harder and depending on the output of your pickups will start to add some rich distortion anywhere from 9 o clock for higher output humbuckers to 11 12 o clock for the lower output more vintage type pickups Gain range on the 805 Overdrive is a versatile 8dB to 36dB providing a wide flexible tonal palette 3 Bass Active control provides 11dB of boost or cut at 90hz Turn cl...

Page 4: ...unit is engaged off when in true bypass mode 7 True Bypass footswitch Removes the circuit from your guitar s signal via a hardwired connection from the input jack to the output jack 8 Output Jack Run a cable to the input of your amp or to the next effect in your chain 9 Input Jack Plug in your guitar or other pedal cable here 10 Power Jack We designed this pedal to be convenient You can use any 9V...

Page 5: ...ility of further contouring your sound with the active 3 band EQ In this setup you may just want to leave it on all the time LET S GET STARTED 1 Start with the unit in bypass mode LED off and the Bass Mid Treble and Drive at 12 o clock and Level at lowest setting Set your amp level appropriately 2 Turn on the 805 Overdrive by pressing the footswitch the LED will come on when it s active 3 Bring th...

Page 6: ...ntrol and playing intensity ranging from sparkly clean to fat crunch when you dig in Valve Howler Thank you Mr Thesaurus Push your amp s front end into overdrive with some additional rich tasty grit from the pedal The personality of the tone will depend upon your specific amp and settings so let your curiosity be your guide S A M P L E S E T T I N G S Keith Merrow recommends I have the following s...

Page 7: ...mum gain 20 to 20kHz 112dBV Minimum gain 400 to 20kHz 114dBV Maximum gain 20 to 20kHz 97 5dBV Maximum gain 400 to 20kHz 98 dBV THD 10mVrms input 1 kHz with 12 dB of gain 0 15 Max Output before Saturation 0 6Vrms Input Impedance 470k Ohms Output Impedance 1k Ohms Power 9V battery or external 9 to 18V Regulated DC Adapter center negative Current consumption 4 5mA Dimensions 2 61 X 4 90 X 1 45 Weight...

Page 8: ...written on the outside As you might expect this warranty does not apply if you ve modified the unit or treated it unkindly and we can assume no liability for any incidental or consequential damages which may result from the use of this product Any warranties implied in fact or by law are limited to the duration of this express limited warranty DISPOSAL GUIDELINES In the unlikely event that you eve...

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Page 11: ... Spirit matters Music matters We stand for quality We re an American original An industry leader And we re always innovating We stand by our work Our passion Our history It s in everything we build In everything we touch We stand for great tone Music Power Heart Soul Tone It s who we are It s what we do We are Seymour Duncan ...

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