Maxon Reissue Series D&S II Distortion and Sustainer II Pedal

The Maxon D&S II, part of the Reissue Series,
is a distortion and sustainer pedal in the tradition of one originally
released in 1974. With its mild drive, relaxed sustain and high output,
the D&S II sits the fence between an overdrive and a distortion
pedal. This unique "split personality" makes the D&S II a perfect
stompbox for players who seek a natural-feeling drive sound but who want
more drive and output than an overdrive pedal generally provides.

The
Maxon D&S II accomplishes this task with some unique circuit
refinements not typically found in distortion pedals. Like a standard
distortion effect, the D&S II features a diode-clipping stage after
the amplifier section of the circuit. However, rather than using the
silicon diodes commonly found in today's circuits, the D&S II
distortion pedal uses germanium diodes in this clipping stage. The
threshold voltage for clipping is 0.1 - 0.2V with germanium and 0.7 -
0.8V with silicon, so the germanium can distort even low-level tones,
thus making a smoother distortion. In addition, the germanium's
rectifier characteristic is inferior to silicon (voltage drop with
negative current is not as sharp as that of silicon) - this shortcoming
ironically works favorably for the D&S II, creating a somewhat
rounded waveform of the clipped signal that contributes to the unit's
warm, natural distortion. Due to their "inferior" characteristics,
germanium diodes are now a very rare component and have generally been
replaced with silicon diodes in other manufacturer's circuits.
Ironically, it is these shortcomings that give the D&S II its
signature sound.

Also unique to the D&S II is its tone
control. While most other overdrives and distortions feature hi boost/hi
cut tone circuits, the D&S II tone control uses a low range
boost/cut circuit for added bottom end. In addition, the D&S II's
tone circuit features the JRC4558 IC chip, generally regarded as
sonically superior to other op amp models. The combination of these two
elements creates a pedal with more low-end punch than your typical
overdrive.

From subtle crunch to intense saturation, the D&S
II provides a wide range of useful tube-like tones. If you love the
OD808's bark but could use a little more bite, the D&S II is the
pedal for you.

Faithful reproductions of their legendary 1970's
product line, the Maxon Reissue Series Effects offer today's musician a
classic sonic palette that has defined the tones of legendary Guitarists
for the past three decades. True to the original designs, each model's
circuit is 100% analog and packaged in a time-tested chassis for a
lifetime of trouble-free performance.




Features

High output
Overdrive/Distortion combo
Unique germanium diodes
Unique tone control




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