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Super Rodent by Keeley: Gnaw Off Tones at 18V!





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Keeley’s 4-in-1 series dual-circuit delivers novel ways to explore a passion for dirt pedals with analog circuits that let you blend clipping styles and tone controls. The Super Rodent overdrive and distortion pedal combines two famous circuits to create a gnashing duo of dirt. First, an overdrive descendent of MIJ circuits offers tube-like tones ranging from edge-of-breakup to thick, mid-forward saturation. Second, a ratty distortion provides ragged hard clipping and a legendary filtered EQ for flexible control. Together, these circuits provide strong foundational dirt as well as breakout sounds that amp up any performance. The Super Rodent pedal (as with all Keeley 4-in-1 pedals) is designed and manufactured in the USA to ensure quality. What’s more, the Super Rodent Overdrive and Distortion Pedal accepts either 9V or 18V power supplies, which means there’s always enough headroom available for tones that feel true to a high-gain tube amp pushed to the brink. Discover two classic circuits (and the ability to blend their features!) for the price of one pedal with the Keeley Super Rodent overdrive and distortion pedal from Sweetwater!





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Robert Keeley approached building the 4-in-1 series as if it were a form of pedal modeling for hardware enthusiasts. Not only do the pedals bring Keeley’s prized boutique spin to classic circuits, but they also let you mix and match tone controls and gain/clipping styles. Customization results via two simple toggles located beneath corresponding control knobs. Setting both toggles up or both down gives you a pure re-creation of classic circuits ? an incredible value in itself ? but the pedal’s worth is further evidenced when you combine different circuits in new ways.





For instance, the Super Rodent’s “SD” tone control can add midrange power to the RT distortion, making it perfect for full-bodied lead lines. Pushing the gain in this configuration unleashes crushing, blackened tones that love speedy blends of open notes and palm mutes ? perfect for thrash, punk, and more. On the flip side, the “SD” drive can lose the midrange hump and sound more open when paired with the “RT” section’s filter tone control which adds or removes highs. With the “SD” tone circuit’s midrange focus removed, the “RT” filter can accentuate your guitar’s entire range or provide squeezed glassy tones that slice through the mix.





Keeley Super Rodent Overdrive And Distortion Pedal Features:


2 blendable 100% analog circuits based on classic dirt stompboxes


Combines a famous distortion circuit (hard clipping) with filter EQ and a classic MIJ overdrive (soft clipping)


Serves up everything from jagged, filthy distortion to balanced mid-focused overdrive


4-in-1 setup lets you mix clipping and EQ styles from different circuits


Holding the footswitch allows instant switching between “Silent Buffered” bypass and true bypass modes


Accepts 9V or 18V, allowing for greater headroom and power supply flexibility on your board


Designed and manufactured in the USA