Accomplished Badger

The Accomplished Badger by Fredric Effects is a Germanium preamp/boost pedal featuring a double gain-stage design. It includes two standard-sized knobs for "germanium gain" and "volume," along with a mini trim-pot labeled "op-amp gain." The pedal also incorporates internal dip switches for added gain, soft and hard clipping, and an audio-grade Triad output transformer known for adding musical saturation. Additionally, it includes a charge pump, allowing the pedal to run at 18 volts from a nine-volt power supply.

The pedal offers versatile sonic combinations of op-amp punch and vintage germanium snarl, providing a range of sounds from clean sparkly boost to gritty break-up and beyond. The internal dip switches and individual knobs for op-amp and germanium gain stages allow for customization of the pedal's output. The Accomplished Badger is designed to enhance the signal in a specific way, offering a degree of coloration and musical saturation.

Specifications:
- Price: £150
- Origin: UK
- Type: Germanium preamp/boost pedal
- Features: True bypass
- Controls: Ge Gain, Op-Amp Gain, Volume, 3x internal DIP switches, Bypass footswitch
- Connections: Standard input, standard output
- Power: 9V battery or 9V DC adaptor (not supplied) 20mA
- Dimensions: 67 (w) x 109 (d) x 48mm (h)