Pugilist Distortion
The Fender Pugilist is a dual overdrive pedal designed for versatility and tonal shaping. It features two independent gain stages that can be used separately or blended together, offering a wide range of overdrive textures from subtle grit to aggressive distortion. The pedal includes a blend control for mixing the two circuits, a bass boost switch for added low-end response, and separate tone and gain controls for each channel, making it suitable for various genres and playing styles. Its robust construction and intuitive layout make it a reliable choice for both studio and live performance.
Fender Model Guide
Modern Fender distortion effect with two separate distortion “engines” that can be blended together or used in series.
- GAIN A Sets amount of preamp signal overdrive for Gain A.
- TONE A Adjusts tonal color of Gain A.
- LEVEL Adjusts overall signal output strength.
- GAIN B Sets amount of preamp signal overdrive for Gain B.
- TONE B Adjusts tonal color of Gain B.
- BLEND Adjusts Gain A/Gain B mix. Full; counterclockwise is Gain A only; full clockwise is Gain B only.
- MODE SWITCH Blend Gain A with Gain B or link them in series.
- BASS BOOST SWITCH Emphasizes lower frequencies.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- Fender Pugilist
- Effect type
- Distortion
- Real gear released
- 2018
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