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| • Compression circuit modeled after hi-fi studio designs
• Classic Amp circuit delivers the sound of various vintage tube amps • Each effect is independently switchable | • Pre-Post switch places the compressor before or after the amp circuit
• First signature compressor pedal ever for Joe Walsh • 100% analog signal path |
Great vintage amp sound.
The Classic Amp circuit emulates many of the tube amp tones Joe Walsh is known for. The Compressor delivers a detailed, studio-style compression inspired by rackmounted designs. And the Pre/Post switch allows you to place the compression before, or after, the amplifier circuit. Further tailoring your sound. Whether you’re looking for Joe’s signature tone, or just a great vintage amp sound, the Joe Walsh Double Classic is for you.
Compressor circuit.
The compression circuit in Joe Walsh’s signature pedal delivers a pristine, produced quality that shares much more in common with rackmount studio compressors than many of today’s compression guitar pedals. Whether you want a straight tone or a tone with some amplifier color, the compression circuit is completely independent of the Classic Amp section of the pedal. This gives you full access to the compressed sounds. Inspired by the hardware used at Cloud 9 Recording Studio, the JWDC allows Joe to access his studio tones wherever he is performing.
Classic Amp circuit.
The 4-control layout on the Classic Amp section makes putting together great guitar tones simple. You get just the essentials of bass, treble, gain and output – but you can easily access all sorts of different tube amp sounds. From clean and sparkling to fat and driven, a twist of the Gain knob gets you there instantly. And discerning guitarists love how the 100% analog signal path of the Joe Walsh Double Classic pedal ensures your guitar tone shines through. The Classic Amp was designed to simulate the classic tube amps that Joe has used over the years. The controls on a classic tube amp were designed to be simple and straight-forward and the same is true for the Classic Amp.
Pre/Post switch.
The onboard Pre/Post switch acts as a virtual patchbay for your compression and amp tones. With a flip of the switch, you can place the compression circuit before, or after, the Classic Amp section. Joe Walsh uses this extensively – dialing in the amp side to shape and push the compression circuit into a smoother more natural drive of its own. Either way you run it, at your disposal, you’ll have premium tones inspired by Joe Walsh.
Sensitivity – by adjusting the sensitivity properly, the output level of your instrument can be controlled (so as not to distort the input of the compressor). The opposite is true if the bass or guitar has passive or low output pickups. Raising the Sensitivity control increases the input level, providing a stronger input signal, which the compressor needs to work properly.
Ratio – the range is adjustable from 2:1 to 10:1. The more you turn this knob up (clockwise), the higher the compression ratio. There is also a soft-knee feature built into the circuit. This means that the ratio will start low, and then increase [in direct proportion] to the amount that the signal exceeds the threshold. Everything from mild to fairly heavy compression settings are possible. The compressor is a very flexible circuit that has both smooth and natural sounds. You will be able to control the dynamic range of your instrument, while simultaneously preserving its tonal character.
Bass – this knob allows you to cut or boost the low frequencies of your guitar/bass. The EQ curve is very smooth and versatile. You will be able to dial-in the right amount of low end to give your guitar punch and power, while still retaining low end clarity.
Treble – the Treble knob allows you to adjust the mid and high range frequency spectrum of the guitar. You can dial in the right amount of mids and highs, without making your guitar or bass sound too brittle or harsh.
Gain – the Gain knob is very versatile. At lower settings (counter-clockwise) there is very little, or no gain at all. At this setting, your bass will sound warm and full – with no distortion. Keeping the Gain control in this position will really allow you to experiment with the EQ settings. You can make some fine adjustments to your sound by simply experimenting with the Bass and Treble controls. Turning the Gain control up (clockwise) introduces distortion. The distortion that the Classic Amp produces is not over-the-top – like that of a fuzz box. The sound breaks up, naturally, while at the same time, retaining much of its clarity. Turning the Gain up (clockwise) will also give your bass more drive and attitude. Experimentation is the key to unlocking the potential of the Classic Amp and the JWDC.
Output – this knob controls the level of the output signal from the Classic Amp to the next effect in your signal chain.
Pre/Post Switch – with the switch in the “Pre” position (down), the compressor is placed before the Classic Amp. With the switch in the “Post” (up) position, the compressor is placed after the Classic Amp [in the signal chain]. For a more traditional, drive-into-compression format – just hit the switch.
