Electron Brothers Brass Knuckle All-Tube Overdrive Pedal

Product Description

The Electron Brothers Brass Knuckle is a premium all-tube overdrive pedal that delivers the authentic feel, response, and harmonic richness of a classic valve amplifier. Designed and built around a genuine high-voltage tube preamp, it captures the unmistakable character of legendary British amplifiers from the late 1960s through to the early 1980s, while offering the flexibility and convenience of a pedalboard-friendly format.

Unlike conventional overdrive pedals, the Brass Knuckle operates with a true all-tube signal path powered by an internal voltage multiplier generating approximately 290V DC, allowing the valves to perform exactly as they would in a traditional guitar amplifier. The result is dynamic touch sensitivity, complex harmonic content, and natural compression that responds beautifully to your picking attack and guitar volume control.

From articulate classic rock crunch through to thick, saturated lead tones, the Brass Knuckle offers extensive tonal shaping via a traditional three-band EQ, three interactive voicing switches, and responsive gain controls. Equally at home driving a valve amplifier or forming the heart of an ampless rig, it also stacks exceptionally well with boost and overdrive pedals, making it an incredibly versatile choice for players seeking authentic tube tone.

Key Features

• Genuine all-tube signal path
• High-voltage operation with approximately 290V internal tube supply
• Inspired by classic British amplifier tones from the late '60s to early '80s
• Dynamic touch sensitivity and rich harmonic response
• Three-band amplifier-style EQ
• Fat, Response and Bright voicing switches
• Excellent for gain stacking with boost and overdrive pedals
• Ideal for traditional amplifiers or ampless rigs
• Pedalboard-friendly output design
• Handcrafted boutique construction

Specifications

• Model: Brass Knuckle
• Effect Type: All-Tube Overdrive
• Signal Path: Fully Analogue
• Circuit: Genuine All-Tube Preamp
• Internal Tube Voltage: Approximately 290V DC
• Controls:
  • Gain
  • Level
  • High
  • Mid
  • Low
• Switches:
  • Fat (3 Position)
  • Response (3 Position)
  • Bright
  • Footswitch (On/Off)
• Power: External DC Power Supply
• Output Design: Optimised for Pedalboards
• Suitable For:
  • Guitar Amplifiers
  • Ampless Rigs
  • Gain Stacking

Controls

• Gain
• Level
• High
• Mid
• Low
• Fat Switch
• Response Switch
• Bright Switch