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Catalinbread Formula 55 5E3 Tweed Style Overdrive (CAT FORM55 B/S)
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Brand: Catalinbread
Sku: WBMUSB0BRNPY1WY
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Catalinbread Formula 55 5E3 Tweed Style Overdrive (CAT FORM55 B/S)
$235.85
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the Catalinbread Formula 55 5E3 Overdrive? A: The Catalinbread Formula 55 5E3 Overdrive is a guitar pedal that emulates the preamp section of the classic Fender tweed 5E3 Deluxe amp, providing a range of overdrive tones through its all-discrete JFET-based signal path.
- Q: How does the Volume control work on this pedal? A: The Volume control on the Formula 55 acts as a gain control, allowing you to achieve various tones from smoky jazz cleans at lower settings to more aggressive upper midrange tones when cranked up.
- Q: What are the different modes available on the Formula 55? A: The pedal features two modes: Hi/Red mode, which offers increased gain and saturation, and Lo/Green mode, providing a cleaner, lower gain response similar to using 12AY7 preamp tubes.
- Q: Can I use this pedal with a battery? A: Yes, the Formula 55 can be powered by a 9V battery or a filtered and regulated 9-18V DC power supply with a center-negative plug designed for effects pedals.
- Q: What does the Presence control do? A: The Presence control adjusts the frequencies in the 5kHz range, allowing you to fine-tune the top-end response to match your specific pickups and amplifier.
- Q: Is the tone control similar to that of a traditional amp? A: Yes, the tone control on the Formula 55 behaves like the tone controls on traditional Deluxe amplifiers, becoming more subtle as the Volume is increased.
- Q: How does the Hi-Lo button affect sound? A: Setting the Hi-Lo button to 'Lo' provides a cleaner vintage tweed response, while 'Hi' increases gain and saturation for a more aggressive sound.
- Q: What type of music is this pedal best suited for? A: The Formula 55 is versatile, suitable for genres ranging from jazz to rock, allowing players to achieve both clean and overdriven tones effectively.
- Q: Can I use this pedal with different types of amps? A: Yes, the Formula 55 is designed to work well with a variety of amplifiers, providing flexible tonal options regardless of the amp's characteristics.
- Q: What materials is the pedal made of? A: The product details do not specify materials; however, Catalinbread pedals are typically constructed for durability and reliable performance in various settings.