Maxon SD9 Sonic Distortion Pedal

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True bypass. AC/DC power operation.

Since their introduction in the early 1980's, the Maxon 9-Series designs have achieved legendary status with pedal connoisseurs around the globe. The reasons are simple-superior sound quality and innovative features that offer a seamless interface between performer and performance. Now available with improved circuitry including true bypass switching, Maxon 9-Series effects remain the standard by which all others are judged. Experience the power of 9.

Features
True bypass switching

Easy-access, no tools battery compartment

Die-cast zinc chassis-ergonomic design protects and provides easy switching access

AC/DC power operation (9-volts battery or AC adapter)

3-year warranty

The "Black sheep" of the 9-Series,the Sonic Distortion offers the best characteristics of transistor and op-amp circuits in one compact unit.

The SD-9's unique Low Boost/High Boost Tone control offers more low-end beef than other pedals, while its Distortion and Output controls can provide up to 55dB of gain boost.

At low gain settings the SD-9 functions perfectly as a full-frequency overdrive.

Higher gain settings turn it into a hand-held monster; providing gut-wrenching grind and singing sustain that will make a clean amp dirty and a dirty amp downright evil.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-2GODLYKE

Submitted December 2, 2004

"A must!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
I own an original SD-9 from back when they were under Ibanez. It's the greatest distortion/overdrive pedal I've ever heard or owned. Anyone thinking it's just a rip off of the TS-9 is misinformed. It's got everything the TS-9 has and more! I've played through one of these new ones and from what I can tell they're pretty close to the originals. It sounds killer as the battery gets a little older. If you've got a "pedal power" supply try it with the power dim on it. Good stuff. In my experience it sounds best through a Marshall or a Mesa. It sounded good through a Fender but not nearly as good as the other two.
Features
Pretty basic and standard which is just right.
Quality
I've put my original through hell and it's still fine.
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