

The Pete Cornish G-2™ is a highly acclaimed distortion unit designed for guitarists in the rock arena. It features a four-stage overdriven discrete transistor Class A circuit with additional Germanium components, producing warmer sounding harmonics. The G-2™ is known for preserving the original guitar sound and dynamics, creating a more musical effect than other distortion pedals.
Key Features:
- Four-stage overdriven discrete transistor Class A circuit with additional
Germanium components
- High Impedance, Unity Gain, Class A, Buffer Preamp with superior RFI
rejecting capability
- Low Impedance output for extended cable runs in bypass mode
- Rugged die-cast box with lined control knobs
- Heavy-duty custom-made all-metal footswitch with large cap and protection
ring, plus Hi-Brite LED
- Easy battery replacement via a removable "drawer"
- Input for a DC adapter (5.5/2.1mm, center pin negative, 9V DC, 20mA)
- Hand-built, wired, and tested by Pete, Lynda, and Mingus Cornish
- Dimensions: 171 x 121 x 55 mm / 6.75 x 4.75 x 2.2 inches
Warranty Details:
- Built using the finest available components and constructed to the highest
standards
- Twelve-month warranty from the date of purchase for original manufacturing
faults
- Warranty void if guarantee labels are damaged or removed
- Warranty does not apply to customer's own equipment connected to the unit
The G-2™ is recommended to be fed into a clean, full-frequency response amplifier for optimal performance. It is designed to provide a higher level of overdrive, starting at the rhythmic crunch stage and progressing to a rounded but dynamic lead, reminiscent of classic cranked up Marshall sounds found in British rock records of the 70s.
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$918.04
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$604.65
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$871.89
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$949
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$871.89
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