VOL – The Vol knob sets the overall output volume of the pedal. The Ages has quite a bit of volume on
tap so the Volume knob will be helpful to find the sweet spot for interacting with the rest of you rig.
DRY – The Dry knob controls the amount of dry guitar signal mixed in with the overdriven signal at
the output. With this control at minimum, all dry signal is removed from the output leaving just the
overdriven signal. Mixing in some dry signal with the overdrive can increase note clarity and give the
drive a more “pushed amp” feel.
GAIN – The Gain knob sets the amount of gain applied to your guitar signal passing through the
overdrive circuit.
BASS – The Bass control allows you to cut or boost low frequencies before they hit the overdrive. This can
be helpful for beefing up thinner pickups or cutting the mud produced by some humbuckers. Starting
at noon, turn down to remove bass and turn up to add bass.
TREB – The Treb control allows you to gently tame the high frequencies of the overdriven signal. Starting
at noon, turn down to cut out highs and turn up to allow more highs.
MODE SWITCH – The Mode switch is a five-position rotary switch. Each position offers a different
combination of internal gain and clipping style employed by the pedal. You can think of each position
as a different “flavor” of the pedal. Each position is described in more detail on the next panel.
MODE SWITCH
I. Low gain mode with symmetric silicon soft
clipping. Compressed and smooth.
II. Low gain mode with symmetric LED soft
clipping. Pushed, open, and sparkly.
III. High gain mode with symmetric silicon soft
clipping. Increased saturation and tight.
IV. High gain mode with symmetric LED soft
clipping. Saturated, punchy and big.
V. High gain mode with symmetric silicon hard
clipping. Heavy compression, thick and chewy.
Note: Since the Mode switch is changing the internal
gain and clipping style, the other controls will behave
slightly differently as well. You will need to use the
volume knob to adjust the overall output up or down
depending on which mode is selected.
For Ages, overdrive has been the one effect vital
for so many. It’s used to charge through front
lines of the mix and deliver a clear message that
won’t soon be forgotten to its loyal listeners.
Ages is a massively versatile overdrive machine
standing at the ready for any amp and pickup
combination that is thrown at it. An overdrive
with innovative features that can stand on its
own and stack well with other drives. Ages
is ready to stand its ground and convey an
unforgettable sound.
