Name: Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive mkII, Black - Ghetto Superstars
Price: 249 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Inspired by the vintage Bell and Howell 385 Filmosound projector that guitarists have modified and used as guitar amps, Walrus has created a dynamic and responsive overdrive modeled after the projector’s tone. The 385 was developed to have the same simple but effective tone control as its older relative, but unlike the projector, the 385 breaks up the single tone control and integrates separate, boost and cut bass and treble, allowing the player to get more creative with mid-frequency scoops and bumps allowing for a much wider array of tones to be achieved. The pedal is internally running at 18v, which helps us nail the same dynamic feel of the amp in a stomp box. This means it is extremely sensitive to how hard you dig in just like the amp.

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Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive MKII

Inspired by the rich tones of the Bell and Howell Filmosound 385 projector, the reimagined 385 MKII Overdrive offers dynamic, responsive, tube-like drive with simple but effective controls. The MKII adds an A/B switch to toggle between two sets of volume and gain knobs that can be used like a preset to change volume and/or gain for specific parts, as well as a 385+ switch that slams the front end of the circuit for added high-gain saturation.

For years, guitarists seeking pure tone have been taking the tube-powered audio sections of vintage film projectors and using them as guitar amps. We fell in love with the unique sound, and were inspired to capture it in a pedalboard-friendly box when we created the original 385 Overdrive pedal.

The 385 was developed to have the same simple but effective tone control as its grandfather. While the amp stacks bass and treble behind a single knob, our design separates them, allowing for a much wider array of tones to be achieved. The user is able to boost and cut bass and treble, allowing them to be creative with mid-frequency scoops and bumps.

The pedal is internally running at 18v, which helps us nail the same dynamic feel of the amp in a stomp box. This means it is extremely sensitive to how hard you dig in – just like the amp.

Specifications

• The 385 MKII is available in two different versions: 1. Textured black enclosure with an illustration of an original 385 Filmosound projector by David Hüttner in yellow and red ink. 2. Flat black enclosure with an illustration of an amp tube warm and ready to rock in cream ink by Josh Yosurack. • The die cast enclosure’s exact size is 4.77″ x 2.6″ x 1.39” including knobs. • Power requirements are 9VDC (100mA minimum). • The use of an isolated power supply is recommended for powering all Walrus Audio Pedals. • Daisy chain power supplies are not recommended. Power supply not included.

An A/B switch has been added giving the pedal two separate sets of volume and gain. Use it like a preset to change the volume and/or gain for specific parts!
The 385+ Switch adds an additional gain stage at the front of the pedal for thick, saturated overdrive with more sustain.
Soft touch, relay true-bypass switch.
Top mount in/out jacks.