{"product_id":"cat-distortion","title":"CAT Distortion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"400\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eTPp1IQxlig?si=PO673HFs1ZJ_7xB5\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-70s, rock 'n roll was changing. Guitars became central elements of the sound, and the tones were getting more and more aggressive. While overdriving an amplifier was once avoided, the harmonic distortion generated by cranking up an amp was quickly becoming a coveted and intentional goal, but there were still limits: the amps just didn't get nasty enough, and by the time they did get mean, their output would often be utterly punishing to the ears and audience. (Now of course, we absolutely LOVE crushing volume.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a basement in Kalamazoo MI, two engineers were working to reliably create that aggressive, raunchy sound on demand, at any volume level, and soon, the distortion pedal was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJump forward a decade, and this little black box had earned its way onto countless records, cementing its place in history, defining itself as a classic. There were however downsides to this ingenious creation...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the issue was the limit in volume available, because the design's harmonic distortion circuit placed a hard limit on the output. Years passed and the circuit was modified, tuned and redesigned countless times over, and while the tone and response of the circuit changed, the physics hadn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we often do, we look to the past to see towards the future and after nearly two decades of requests (and even the occasional demand), our engineer set out to capture the iconic snarl and aggression the original mastered. He insisted on fully re-designing the circuit as there were elements present which simply didn't fit into today's modern rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide by side, the two circuits look radically different, so much so that it is very difficult to imagine the CAT creating such an iconic tone. From the pre-amp, to the harmonic distortion circuit itself, and all the way to the filter circuit and final output amplifier, there are very few similarities between the two, yet the tone is just as raunchy, with all the aggression and attitude that birthed a classic; this feline even cleans-up via the guitar's volume knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAT Distortion is now alive. An all-new take on a classic, fully re-engineered to tackle the limits which constrained the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the aggression, WAY more output (and sexy looks to match), and stable, super-low output impedance perfect for driving long cables and effects chains with authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAT has fangs, claws and an appetite (for destruction).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack Deville original design.\u003cbr\u003eSpecial run of 48 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBasic Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure-analog high-gain distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic vintage-tone with all-new, unique circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOADS of output and volume available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-low output-z to drive long cables and push amps hard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-milled genuine Hammond enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZ-2-C LED indicator with diffusion lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProudly made in the U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBasic Tech Specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 470KΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 1KΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue-Bypass\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact footprint: 2.65\" x 4.45\" x 1.85\"\u003cbr\u003e(67.3MM x 113MM x 47MM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9VDC 2.1mm negative center-pin power\u003cbr\u003e(\u0026gt;100mA regulated supply recommended)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-or-\u003c\/em\u003e internal 9V battery (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9mA Current Draw @ 9VDC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mr. Black","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48074971283634,"sku":"MB-CATD-A1","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5126\/files\/CAT-Distortion-Front_a459e88e-eaeb-4706-b573-9d4c81a1ceac.jpg?v=1789869939","url":"https:\/\/www.mrblackpedals.com\/products\/cat-distortion","provider":"Mr. Black","version":"1.0","type":"link"}