Catalinbread Guitar Pedals

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Guitar Pedals from Catalinbread

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Catalinbread's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Catalinbread. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.

Bass Effects

SFT

The SFT by Catalinbread is an AMPEG® inspired foundation overdrive pedal. It operates on a power source of 9-18V DC, with a power usage of 4mA. The pedal has dimensions of 1.96" in height, 2.36" in width, and 4.33" in depth, with a weight of 0.40 lbs. The pedal features true bypass switching and can be powered by a 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) or battery operation.

Buffer

Epoch Boost

The Catalinbread Epoch Boost is a pocket-sized reproduction of the "early" EP-3 preamp, offering up to 20dB sparkling, dynamic boost. It features dimensions of 1.93" in height, 2.36" in width, and 4.33" in depth, with a weight of 0.40 lbs. The pedal is designed with NOS Orange Drop capacitors, a switchable hi-Z input buffer, and a boost control that provides up to 20dB of crystal-clear boost. The internal circuitry mirrors that of a real EP-3, including the output mixer stage acting as a rudimentary frequency selector. The pedal operates on a 9V DC power supply (sold separately) and has a power usage of 2mA. It is hand-made in Portland, Oregon.

Epoch Pre

The Epoch Pre by Catalinbread is a preamp/buffer pedal designed to replicate the exact preamp circuit from the original EP-3. It features a switchable internal Hi-Z buffer and can provide up to 20 dB of boost. The pedal accepts a standard 9V pedal power supply but internally converts it to 22V. It has two outputs to drive different pedal chains or two amps. The design of the Epoch Pre is intended to enhance sonic capabilities and provide a wide range of frequencies without squishing them like a compressor. The pedal operates on standard 9-volt pedal power supply, internally converted to shunt-regulated 22 volts, similar to an EP-3. It is all-discrete and through-hole. The dimensions of the pedal are 1.93" in height, 2.36" in width, and 4.33" in depth, with a weight of 0.40 lbs.

Chorus and Vibrato

Callisto

The Callisto MKII by Catalinbread is an all-analog chorus pedal featuring a feedback control that can blur the line between chorus and flanger. The pedal has been designed with classic trembling warmth and additional features for versatility. The key specifications and features include: \- Power Usage: 10mA \- Output Impedance: 2K \- Input Impedance: 500k \- Dimensions: 4.33” x 2.36” x 1.96” (110mm x 60mm x 50mm) \- Weight: 0.4 lbs \- Feedback Control: Allows for a varying amount of signal from the output of the BBD chip back into the circuit, creating a regenerative tone that blurs the line between chorus and flanger \- Mix Control: Achieves 100 percent wet or dry in either direction, delivering pitch vibrato and classic chorus sounds \- Rate and Depth Controls: Go beyond the basic two-knob chorus, providing hi- fi modulation for lead and rhythm applications \- Power Supply: Accepts a 9V center-negative DC power supply capable of supplying at least 10mA of current The Callisto MKII is designed to offer a wide array of sounds, from classic chorus to pitch vibrato, and is suitable for various instruments.

Pareidolia

Compression/Sustain

NiCompressor

The NiCompressor by Catalinbread is an analog FET-based compressor pedal designed with premium analog components and through-hole construction. It features a transistor and op-amp based circuit, with a FET (MPF4393) as the basis. The pedal operates on a 9-volt power supply with a current draw of 11 mA. The attack time is 4.8 mS, and the release time is 350 mS. The pedal offers bass and treble controls for tone shaping, a gain knob for adding grit or grain to the sound, a single-knob compression control, and a volume control for adjusting the output signal. The NiCompressor is designed to provide exceptional compression dynamics while maintaining distinctive tone shaping capabilities.

Delay

Adineko

The Adineko by Catalinbread is an echo, reverb, and vibrato pedal that emulates the sound of Tel-Ray / Morley-style oil can delays. Here are the technical specifications: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply \- Power Usage: 60mA \- Max Delay Time: 1 Second \- Height: 1.96" \- Width: 2.36" \- Depth: 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs The pedal faithfully models the sonic experience of oil can units, providing a warm echo quality with an expanded range of delay time and dedicated controls for timing, viscosity, reverb, blend, and balance. The Adineko is hand-made in Portland, Oregon.

Belle Epoch Tape Echo

The Catalinbread Belle Epoch Tape Echo is a faithful sonic recreation of the EP-3 tape echo, inspired by the Maestro Echoplex, EP-3 model. Here are the technical specifications and features: \- Model: Belle Epoch \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 60mA \- Features: Internal gain pot, internal bypass type switch \- Max Delay Time: ~700ms \- True Bypass: Yes (switchable to trails mode) \- Height: 1.96" \- Width: 2.36" \- Depth: 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs The pedal captures the essence of the original unit, including the preamp, self-oscillation character, control over the "record level" of the signal hitting "tape," wow and flutter, decay of the repeats, and the way the circuit interfaces with the amp and other pedals. The Belle Epoch Tape Echo is hand-made in Portland, Oregon, and is designed to deliver authentic tape echo sounds in a small, maintenance-free pedal format.

Epoch Pre

Formula No. 55

The Catalinbread Formula No. 55 is a Foundation Overdrive pedal that faithfully reproduces the preamp section of the classic Fender™ tweed 5E3 Deluxe using an all-discrete JFET-based signal path. The Volume and Tone controls replicate the circuitry of the 5E3, providing authentic tweed amp response. The output section is designed to deliver punch and volume with a low output impedance to drive the amp perfectly. The pedal features a Hi-Lo button, allowing users to switch between cleaner vintage tweed response and a "hot rodded" amp sound with higher gain tubes. Technical Specifications: \- Pedal Type: Overdrive \- Analog/Digital: Analog \- Inputs: 1 x 1/4" \- Outputs: 1 x 1/4" \- True Bypass: Yes \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply \- Current Draw: 5mA \- Dimensions: 1.87" x 2.37" x 4.37" \- Weight: 0.4 lbs \- Hi-Lo switch for mimicking standard tweed and "hot rodded" behavior The Formula No. 55 is designed to provide a wide-ranging tweed overdrive, making it a powerful and versatile addition to any guitarist's setup.

Bicycle Delay

The Bicycle Delay by Catalinbread is a digital delay pedal with the following technical specifications: \- Pedal Type: Delay \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 50mA \- Height: 1.96" \- Width: 2.36" \- Depth: 4.33" \- Weight: 0.53 lbs \- True Bypass: Yes \- All-metal chassis and high-quality footswitch for long-lasting creative performance \- Made in the USA The pedal features a range of effects, including standard delays and pitch shifts, and includes controls for balancing wet/dry signal mix, setting the number of repeats, determining the ratio between darkness and light through filtering, controlling the direction and velocity of the repeat pitch shifts, and setting delay time shorter or longer according to preference. The Bicycle Delay is designed to provide a unique and versatile delay experience, allowing for creative and expressive sound manipulation.

Belle Epoch

The Belle Epoch by Catalinbread is a faithful sonic recreation of the EP-3 tape echo. It is inspired by the Maestro Echoplex, EP-3 model, and features everything loved about the EP-3 in a small, maintenance-free pedal format. The pedal's technical specifications include: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 60mA \- Features: Internal gain pot, internal bypass type switch \- Max Delay Time: ~700ms \- True Bypass: Yes (switchable to trails mode) \- Height: 1.96" \- Width: 2.36" \- Depth: 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs The Belle Epoch is hand-made in Portland, Oregon, USA, and offers a 3-year warranty. It captures the original unit's use as a musical instrument unto itself, aiming to replicate the preamp, self-oscillation character, control of the "record level," wow and flutter, decay of repeats, and the circuit's interface with the amp and other pedals.

Belle Epoch Deluxe

The Belle Epoch Deluxe by Catalinbread is a tape echo pedal that faithfully reproduces the original EP-3 specifications. It features exact EP-3 circuitry, from the 22-volt power rail to the JFET preamp, mixer stage, high-gain silicon transistor-based record and playback amplifiers, and the feedback loop. The only difference is the replacement of the record and playback heads with a 24-bit high-fidelity digital delay line. Technical Specifications: \- Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 200mA \- Features: Internal tunable repeats trimpot, internal bypass type switch \- Max Delay Time: 800ms \- True Bypass: Yes (switchable to buffered mode) \- Height: 2.4" \- Width: 4.68" \- Depth: 3.66" \- Weight: 0.93 lbs \- Expression: 1/4" TRS expression input The pedal is hand-made in Portland, Oregon and features all-discrete, through- hole construction with premium components such as orange drop 225P capacitors, carbon composition resistors, and germanium diodes. The Belle Epoch Deluxe offers a blend of vintage tape echo tones with modern functionality, making it a versatile and reliable choice for musicians and sound engineers.

Echorec

The Catalinbread Echorec is a Binson-style delay pedal with the following technical specifications and features: \- Dimensions: 1.96" height, 2.36" width, 4.33" depth \- Weight: 0.40 lbs \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 60mA \- Features: Internal modulation trimpot, internal gain trimpot, bypass mode switch \- True Bypass: Yes (switchable to trails mode) The pedal is designed to emulate the coveted Binson Echorec disc echo device, featuring the same concept with four playback heads and an extended delay time of 40 ms to 1000 ms. The Echorec is hand-made in Portland, Oregon and is known for capturing all the features of the original pedal, including true bypass functionality.

Distortion

RAH

The RAH by Catalinbread is a pedal inspired by Led Zeppelin's 1970 performance at the Royal Albert Hall. It aims to capture the broad palette of tones and dynamic range expressed by Jimmy Page during that performance. The pedal features a specific three-knob tone circuit straight from the custom Jimmy Page model Hiwatt, providing a wide range of colors at various volume levels. Technical Specifications: \- Model: RAH \- Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 5mA \- Dimensions: Height 1.96", Width 2.36", Depth 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs. \- Batteries: 9V \- Hand-made in Portland, Oregon The RAH pedal is designed to be extremely dynamic, reacting to pick attack and guitar control modifications. It is part of Catalinbread's Foundation Overdrive Series and is aimed at providing a versatile and expressive overdrive experience for guitarists.

Dirty Little Secret

The Dirty Little Secret by Catalinbread is available in two versions: the classic Dirty Little Secret and the Dirty Little Secret Red. Both versions are designed to emulate the classic plexi to early 70s Marshall Super Lead and Super Bass sound and response. The Dirty Little Secret is described as an "always on" pedal, intended to be the foundation of a pedalboard, transforming any amplifier into those raging British stacks. The Dirty Little Secret Red is a more refined version of the original, featuring a more potent and volatile gain formula with extended punch and clarity. Key technical specifications for both versions include: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 5mA for the classic Dirty Little Secret, 7mA for the Dirty Little Secret Red \- Dimensions: Height 1.96", Width 2.36", Depth 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs \- Features: Internal mode switch, internal presence pot Both versions are hand-made in Portland, Oregon and come with a 3-year warranty. The Dirty Little Secret Red is priced at $189.99, while the classic Dirty Little Secret is priced at $179.99.

Katzenkönig

The Catalinbread Katzenkönig is a pedal that combines the best elements of a Tone Bender MkII fuzz with a Rat distortion, resulting in a unit that sings like a fuzz but is tight like a distortion. It is designed to work well with both humbuckers and single coils, as well as with cranked or super-clean amps. The front half of the circuit is based on the Tone Bender MKII, known for its desirable characteristics. The pedal features a filter control that enables a wide range of tonal shades not typically achievable with a Tone Bender MKII. Technical Specifications: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 6mA \- Dimensions: Height 1.96", Width 2.36", Depth 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs \- Batteries: 9V The pedal is hand-made in Portland, Oregon and comes with a 3-year warranty.

Flangers

Zero Point

The Zero Point by Catalinbread is a studio tape flanger pedal designed to provide authentic through-zero flanging. Its technical specifications include an input impedance of 200K, power supply requirement of 9-18V center-negative DC, and a current draw of 65mA. The pedal's dimensions are 2.34”x4.39” and it weighs 12oz. It features two footswitches for On/Off latch and momentary operation, and it is hand-made in Portland, Oregon. The pedal is designed to produce unpredictable, authentic, and natural-sounding flange effects by pushing two delay lines of the signal out of sync. The Zero Point is a compact, versatile, and high-quality pedal suitable for various recording and performance applications.

Fuzz

Octapussy

The Octapussy by Catalinbread is an octave-up fuzz pedal that features an original circuit utilizing 3 silicon transistors and two diodes. The preamp section is custom-voiced to provide an extremely dynamic playing response, offering famous high-octave lead tones up high on the guitar neck as well as an array of fuzz tones elsewhere on the neck. The pedal is designed with a height of 1.96", width of 2.36", depth of 4.33", and weighs 0.40 lbs. It can be powered by a 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) or a 9V battery. The power usage of the pedal is 3mA. The Octapussy is hand-made in Portland, Oregon.

Katzenkönig

Perseus

The Catalinbread Perseus is an octave-down fuzz pedal that offers a unique blend of features and functionality. It allows users to select either one or two octaves down mixed with a fuzz sound that can be blended to any desired mix, including just the fuzz or just the sub-octave. The pedal features three knobs and an octave switch, providing control over volume, blend, and cut. The Volume knob offers ample output, allowing users to adjust the level to their preference. The Blend knob enables the mixing of the fuzz and octave sounds in any desired amount, while the Cut control allows for bass frequency manipulation, offering the ability to trim or dominate the bass frequencies. The Perseus is designed to accurately track the sub-octave note regardless of the position on the neck where the user is playing. It is important to note that the guitar's tone, volume, and pickup selection can significantly impact the behavior of the Perseus. The pedal's design and functionality aim to provide users with a versatile and dynamic octave-down fuzz experience.

Antichthon

The Catalinbread Antichthon is a unique pedal that combines fuzz and tremolo effects, offering a wide range of sound possibilities. It is designed to be controlled from the guitar's volume knob, allowing for dynamic manipulation of the effects. The pedal features three general categories of sound and possibilities: 1\. Dynamic fuzz tremolo, where the speed and sound of the tremolo can be altered by turning the guitar's volume knob. 2\. Dynamic tone-generation that can be played through the guitar, creating other-worldly tones that can be manipulated by the guitar's volume knob. 3\. Harmonic fuzz drive, providing a beautiful harmonic overdrive that is epic and open sounding, with dynamic response. The Antichthon is known for its ability to create new and unconventional sounds, offering a unique palette of sound and response for creative exploration.

Karma Suture

The Karma Suture by Catalinbread is a Germanium overdrive/distortion pedal designed to provide a wide range of sweet, even-order harmonic distortion responses. It is capable of generating predominantly even-order harmonics, creating a sweet and clear distortion. The pedal features a height of 1.96", width of 2.36", depth of 4.33", and weighs 0.40 lbs. It operates on a 9V power supply and has a power usage of 1mA. The product is hand-made in Portland, Oregon. The Karma Suture is known for its ability to lace up the sound with awesome harmonics, turning power chords into a tantric event.

Giygas

The Catalinbread Giygas is a fuzz pedal featuring a variety of options. Its core fuzz circuit offers a strong and fierce sound with ample sustain and articulation, all wrapped in a clean blend circuit. The fuzz is then directed into a gyrator-based mids boost and a tilt EQ circuit. With the blend rolled back, the high-headroom EQ can be used to sculpt clean tones. The pedal includes a range of options under the hood, catering to bass players as well. Technical Specifications: \- Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 18mA \- Height: 1.96" \- Width: 2.36" \- Depth: 4.33" \- Weight: 0.5 lbs \- Features: Internal bass mode switch

Octave/Pitch Shifters

Octapussy

Perseus

Overdrive and Boost

Naga Viper

The Naga Viper by Catalinbread is a booster pedal inspired by the classic Dallas Rangemaster "Treble-Booster." It pays homage to the famous circuit while enhancing it with additional features. The pedal includes two extra controls - Range and Heat. The Range knob is a continuous control that allows users to go from classic treble-boost to a full-range boost and anywhere in- between. The Heat knob provides control over the gain level saturation, unlike the original which was fixed at maximum gain. Technical Specifications: \- Model: Naga Viper \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 1mA \- Dimensions: Height 1.96", Width 2.36", Depth 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs \- Batteries: 9V The Naga Viper is hand-made in Portland, Oregon and comes with a 3-year warranty.

Dreamcoat

The Dreamcoat by Catalinbread is a preamp pedal designed to capture a specific '60s and '70s English classic rock tone. It features a near-exact recreation of the preamp circuit from the Aiwa TP-1011 reel-to-reel deck, offering functionality from sparkling cleans to powerful crunch and glassy leads. The pedal runs at 20V, providing ample headroom. Key Specifications: \- Current draw: 44mA \- Input impedance: >1MΩ \- Output impedance: <5KΩ \- Dimensions: 4.33” X 2.36” X 1.93” \- Weight: 0.4 lbs Controls: \- FREQ: Controls the amount of boost at a specified frequency band, from 2.4KHz to 5KHz \- BLEND: Blends the signal coming out of the Freq control with the Aiwa deck circuit \- SAT: Controls the amount of feedback present in the first stage of the Aiwa unit \- MIC VOL: Controls the total “distortion” of the circuit \- MASTER: Volume control Additional Features: \- Frequency booster circuit that provides a richer tone with a little oomph \- Clean blend circuit for EQing the sum of clean tone and dirt while preserving pick attack and presence Power Supply: \- Requires a 9V power supply center-negative \- Draws 44mA \- True bypass The Dreamcoat pedal is designed to inspire users by offering tools used in classic rock that would otherwise be inaccessible in pedal form.

Formula 5F6

The Catalinbread Formula 5F6 is a tweed Bassman-style overdrive pedal designed to replicate the classic tweed Bassman-style amplifier from the late 1950s. It utilizes 2-6L6 output tubes into 4-10" speakers, capturing the vintage tweed Bassman response. The pedal features internal presence trimpot and an internal bass/lead mode switch, providing users with the characteristics of the classic amp into any clean amp. Technical Specifications: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 5mA \- Height: 1.96" \- Width: 2.36" \- Depth: 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs The Formula 5F6 is suitable for various musical styles, from classic blues tones to heavier styles, and can enhance the response of other pedals in a user's rig.

Skewer

The Skewer by Catalinbread is a treble booster pedal designed to provide a range of frequency response adjustments and gain control. It is based on the Hornby-Skewes Treble Booster, offering the ability to dial in the desired frequency range from rich and full to treble-heavy, as well as control the amount of boost. The pedal features the following technical specifications: \- SKEW: Adjusts the frequency response of the boost, which also slightly affects the gain. When dialed fully counter-clockwise, you get full range and max gain. \- BOOST: Adjusts the amount of boost. \- EXTRA: Adjusts the level of gain extracted from the transistor. The Skewer operates with a 9V power supply center-negative and draws 1mA. It has an input impedance of 100k and an output impedance of 8k. The dimensions of the pedal are 4.33” X 2.36” X 1.93” and it weighs 0.46 lbs. Additionally, the pedal features an internal trimmer for master volume control and includes noise reduction filter and anti-pop switch circuitry. It is designed to work well with the DREAMCOAT pedal and offers a range of tonal possibilities for guitarists.

Epoch Boost

Epoch Pre

RAH

Formula No. 55

Dirty Little Secret

Sabbra Cadabra

The Sabbra Cadabra by Catalinbread is an overdrive pedal designed to deliver the iconic tone associated with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi. Here are the technical specifications and features: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 5mA \- Dimensions: Height 1.29", Width 2.44", Depth 4.48" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs \- Controls: Range, Gain, Presence, and Vol 4 \- Custom-tuned Rangemaster-based booster combined with the pre-amp section of a Laney Supergroup \- True bypass switching \- Range control for customizing the treble-booster section of the circuit \- Suitable for drop-tuning and standard tuning \- Hand-made in Portland, Oregon The pedal is designed to provide players with a re-contextualized sonic experience, allowing them to achieve the classic Black Sabbath tone at more manageable volume levels. It is optimized for achieving a modern version of the tone made famous by Tony Iommi.

SFT

Galileo

The Galileo by Catalinbread is a pedal designed to capture the regal and soaring tones of a Rangemaster Treble-Booster into a cranked up Vox AC30. The technical specifications for the Galileo are as follows: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 5mA \- Height: 1.96" \- Width: 2.36" \- Depth: 4.33" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs \- Battery: 9V The pedal is hand-made in Portland, Oregon and is designed to provide a wide range of tones, from jangly AC30 cleans to searing leads and aggressive yet focused rhythm tones.

Giygas

Phasers

Pareidolia

Preamps

Dreamcoat

Epoch Pre

Reverb

Topanga

The Topanga by Catalinbread is a spring reverb pedal based on the outboard Fender 6G15 spring reverb unit from the 1960s. It is designed to produce the iconic surf guitar sound and other classic guitar tones from that era. The pedal is run in front of the amp, causing the reverb signal to distort and sound more intense. It features a Dwell knob to control the intensity of the springs, a Tone knob to adjust the treble, and a Volume knob for a clean boost. The mix control ranges from fully dry to 100% wet, and it also includes an internal bypass mode switch. The pedal operates on a 9-18V DC power supply and consumes 64mA of power. The dimensions of the Topanga pedal are 1.96" in height, 2.36" in width, and 4.33" in depth, with a weight of 0.40 lbs.

Talisman

The Talisman by Catalinbread is a plate reverb pedal with studio-style controls. It is designed to add lush ambience, dimension, thickness, and depth in an unobtrusive way. The pedal features an internal bypass mode switch and has the following technical specifications: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 62mA \- Height: 1.87" \- Width: 2.37" \- Depth: 4.37" \- Weight: 0.40 lbs The pedal is hand-made in Portland, Oregon and is based on the legendary EMT 140 record reverberator. It offers dedicated controls for Mix, Highpass filtering, Reverb Time, Predelay, and Volume, providing users with precise control over the plate reverb effect.

Dirty Little Secret

Tremolo

Pareidolia

Valcoder

The Valcoder by Catalinbread is a mid '60s Valco-style dirty garage tremolo pedal designed to recreate the tube tremolo and amplifier breakup of vintage amplifiers. It features separate input and output controls, allowing users to achieve a range of tremolo sounds from clean to gritty tube-like breakup. The technical specifications include: \- Power Source: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately) \- Power Usage: 15mA \- Height: 1.33" \- Width: 2.44" \- Depth: 4.48" \- Weight: 0.48 lbs \- Battery: 9V The pedal is hand-made in Portland, Oregon and offers a unique tremolo effect inspired by the vintage Valco tube tremolo.