SeriesAmt Electronics Classic

The thing that I like most of AMT is how easy it is to get a solid natural sounding gain and tone from their pedals. They really have found a great niche in the market for well built full sounding guitar distortion pedals. This unit is one of my favorites. There are so many tones available in this pedal that makes it usable for basically any style of music you can think of. The sound from this unit is so efficient and warm that is is as close to a natural sounding amp as you can get. SPECIFICATIONS: - Size: 112mm (4.4"), 72mm (2.8"), 90mm (3.5") - Weight: 420g (14.8 oz) - Control: Level, Low, High, Dist, MIC, MOD, AMP - Jacks: IN, OUT - Power: DC 9V, 9V battery, 6mA UTILIZATION This pedal is unique to the AMT family. It has few extra controls switchers that go along with the standard EQing that we are used to with AMT. The top control knobs are the standard Level, high and Low EQing, and Distortion. Next, right under those controls are three sliding switchers that go even further into tonal varieties. Choose between California, British, and Tweed amps either Hot Wired, Hi Gain, or Clean. Also adjust your tone for direct recording even further with mic placement setting options of classic, center cone, or off-axis. SOUNDS The possibilities are really endless with this pedal. If you can think of an all encompassing distortion box that can do anything for any style of music then this is the pedal. You can play country to pop all the way up to drop tuning nu-metal tones. It stays tight in the lower tuning s and sparkles when run in a cleaner overdrive setting fitting for pop or country chicken picking. It doesn't really matter what guitar or amp you use the tones you can pull off from this pedal are endless. If there was a pedal that can do anything this is that pedal. It does have a normal overdrive that will fit most music. OVERALL OPINION If I was looking for a pedal that I needed for a cover band or I needed something that could cover basically ever genre than this is the pedal I would buy. My personal preference is the Extreme lll pedal since I like the voicing of that pedal in particular. Otherwise, this is the pedal I would go for if those were my parameters. At new these pedal come in at around $150 which is a stellar price for the functions and music covering this pedal can do. This pedal fits nicely on any pedal board and will accompany just about anything you throw at it.

This is one heavy pedal! The tone from this pedal is amazing. It has a very Germany heavy metal tone that is very rich and chewy. This pedal is not for the faint of heart of some pop music sensation trying to rock out. This is a full blown high gain destruction bringing pedal that will light up the speaker cabinet. This is an analog pedal that doesn't have any midi attached to it. It will go on your pedal board very nicely with the angle that it has going from back to front. it is a little more bulk compared to a Boss or and Ibanez pedal. Think somewhere in the realm of a Big Muff but not as long or deep. - Size: 112mm (4.4"), 72mm (2.8"), 90mm (3.5") - Weight: 420g (14.8 oz) - Control: Level, Low, High, Dist. - Ports: IN, OUT - Power: DC 9V, 9V battery, 6mA UTILIZATION This pedal like all AMT pedals is easy to use. It has five control knobs that function the level, two EQ settings, and the gain. Each one does exactly as it read of the knob. The gain has a lot of distortion on tap and will be very wicked sound. SOUND QUALITY This pedal is a fun pedal to play with. It has a natural sounding distortion fitting for heavy metal players and drop tuning players. You will get a huge fat chewy tone with this pedal that sounds like a German amp company like Diezel or an Engl. It has that familiar grind to it that is immediately recognizable. It even has a hint of Mesa style grind in the gain structure. This is a pedal that will give you a solid wall of air coming form your speakers. Very awesome! OVERALL OPINION This is my second favorite pedal offering from AMT. The first being the Extreme lll which is just a voicing issue that I personally prefer. However, this pedal is just a great sounding unit that will have a thundering low end. Not really voiced in the upper midrange like other AMT pedals. This one gets a chewy thick lower midrange that stays pretty tight. I would recommend this pedal to anyone on a budget looking for a thick warm German high gain tone. At new they come in at around $120 which is a great price for what this unit delivers. This is fun pedal to play as it just makes playing more fun and enjoyable.