Catalinbread Formula 5F6 overdrive effects pedal

General

The Catalinbread Formula 5F6 gives you the characteristic sound and response of a vintage tweed Fender Bassman amplifier. It recreates the sound of powerful 6L6 tubes that are on the verge of breaking up. Whichever genre you play, the versatile 5F6 is there for you. Using the pedal with a clean amp will give you a classic guitar tone like that of Buddy Guy and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Heavier music styles also work well with the Formula 5F6, which excels in combination with fuzz, overdrive and boost.

Formula 5F6: outstanding dynamic response

The Formula 5F6 is based on one of the most influential amplifiers of all time, the Fender Bassman. Although originally designed as a bass amp, the 3-band EQ and presence control proved perfect for the electric guitar. At low to medium volume the 5F6 produces a sparkling tone rich in harmonics. With a little more volume you start to get a nice edge to your sound. The way the Formula 5F6 responds to your playing is also quite special. Hitting the strings harder or softer, or adjusting the volume control on your guitar, has a substantial effect on the sound.

Catalinbread effects pedals: handmade in America

In Portland, Oregon, a small team with diverse backgrounds and different areas of expertise, work together to develop high-quality effects pedals. Their goal is to develop guitar effects that become an integral part of your own sound. That's why their slogan is "Mechanisms of Music". The hand-crafted stomp boxes respond perfectly to the subtleties in your playing and so become an extension of your creative expression. Catalinbread brings back traditional sounds, in a compact format with enhanced functionality. They are constantly developing and innovating with the aim of becoming an essential part of your pedal board now and in the future.