
Introducing the Tunewave Hotter Pancakes, a pedal that takes the legendary Crowther Hot Cake-inspired overdrive to new heights by combining it with a versatile transparent boost section. This pedal delivers a balanced and versatile tone, making it perfect for pairing with Vox amps or enhancing any amp setup by adding warmth, grit, and sustain to your guitar.
Overdrive Section Features:
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Crowther Hot Cake Inspiration: The overdrive section is based on the classic Crowther Hot Cake, celebrated for its unique character. It is specifically tuned for a more balanced and versatile tone.
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Drive Control: Adjusts the gain to achieve a wide array of overdrive tones, from a subtle crunch to full-blown distortion.
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Presence Control: Boosts the high-end frequencies, adding clarity and definition to your sound.
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Level Control: Adjusts the overall output level of the pedal.
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XLF Switch: Engages a low-end boost, making it ideal for bass guitars or down-tuned guitars.
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Mode Switch: Allows switching between two distinct overdrive voicings: a softer, bluesy tone and a more aggressive, rock-oriented sound.
Boost Section Features:
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Transparent Boost with Limiter: Offers a clean boost to push your amp or add clarity. It includes a germanium diode-based limiter to prevent unwanted distortion.
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Volume Control: Controls the amount of boost.
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Pregain Control: Adjusts the input level, driving the limiter for increased compression and sustain.
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Threshold Control: Sets the threshold for the germanium diode-based limiter, naturally limiting the audio signal and maintaining clarity.
Why Choose Hotter Pancakes?
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Stacked Tone: Combines a versatile overdrive with a transparent boost for a wide range of tonal options.
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Versatility: Offers a combination of controls and voicing options, enabling a wide range of tones from classic rock to modern metal.
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Balanced Tone: The overdrive provides a balanced tone that avoids muddiness or harshness, even at high-gain settings.
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Hand-built Quality: Meticulously assembled with premium components and a dedication to sonic excellence.
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Durable Construction: Housed in a robust enclosure designed to withstand the demands of the road.