{"product_id":"empress-effects-distortion-guitar-effects-pedal","title":"Empress Effects Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePremium Drive, Dynamic Response \u0026amp; Powerful Tonal Versatility - The Empress Effects Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom mild to crunch to lead, the empress distortion does it all. This true bypass pedal offers three flavors of distortion while retaining a super tight low end andnaturally compressing like a high gain amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Analog Signal Path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Flavors of Distortion: Mild, Crunch and Lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild: Gentle Break-Up That Cleans Up With Your Volume Knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrunch: Great for Rhythm Playing With Tight Low End and Strong Bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead: High Gain With Lots of Sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEQ: Hi Shelf and Low Shelf EQs Let You Tweak Your Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Great on Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Bypass: The Empress Distortion Employs True Bypass, So You Can Be Sure That It Is Not Affecting the Signal When Disengaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Size: Enclosure Measures Approximately 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mild setting offers gentle break-up that cleans up with your volume knob. The crunch setting is tight,with good bite. The lead setting offers high gain with lots of sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGain control, two bands of EQ and output control allow you to tweak the sound to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 300 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 5 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response (-3 dB): 20 Hz - 12 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Input Voltage: 9 V DC (Negative Tip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Input Connector: 2.1 mm Barrel Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Consumption: ~35 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Connector: 1\/4\" Jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Connector: 1\/4\" Jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (Enclosure Only): 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (Including Controls): 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 2.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Empress Effects\u003cbr\u003eModel: DISTORTION\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I649177-N-1-WHXX\u003cbr\u003eUPC: ​850040850246​\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. 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