In this crazy business, sometimes you open up a pedal box and are completely blown away by what awaits you inside. When we received the Gunshot Overdrive from ThorpyFX in the mail, that is exact reaction we had – before we even saw the pedal. Completely professionally wrapped and presented, you just knew that this was going to be a special pedal. And hot damn if it wasn’t just exactly that.
Gain, Tone and Volume bring the recessed controls into the spotlight, and function exactly as you would expect from a nice overdrive pedal. The standout here is the Calibre knob, which sets the level of a secondary overdrive stage that compliments the normal first overdrive stage, making for a mash-up of power and distortion that will shake your amps, your windows and pretty much your soul. The Gunshot also works really well with your guitar’s volume, making it easy to set its dials up a bit higher for that punch when you want it, and use your guitar to dial it back when you don’t.
As far as craftsmanship is concerned, the Gunshot Overdrive is absolutely top notch. Using premium 1% metalfilm resistors, Wima and Panasonic capacitors, Neutrik jacks and a Burr-Brown Opamp, as well as a robust gold plated PCB and dust sealed potentiometers, we’re talking about top-of-the-line components for the best quality and sound available. Plus, it’s futuristic-looking design and chrome exterior make it stand out immediately, and with it’s angled bypass section and slender shape, it just really completes the entire package of a really professional and outstanding effects pedal.
Cheers to Adrian and all at ThorpyFX for sending this beauty across the pond to us to check out – can’t wait to review the Mushroom Cloud, Warthog and Peacekeeper as well! Make sure to go check out their site for more pedals, merch and all things Thorpy!
Submitted by Mike B, Website
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