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Key Features
The Jackson Audio Cory Wong Optimist Dual Overdrive and EQ pedal is all you need to get hair-raising, raucous distortion and studio quality tone control in one little stomp box. Based of the class-leading Klon circuit, the Optimist takes your sound a step further by fusing it with an independent Timmy-style circuit. Made in collaboration with Cory Wong (of Vulfpeck and Fearless Flyers fame) you have a wealth of satisfying, sizzling, overdriven distortion at your command.
Your tone shaping capabilities don't stop at the two potent drive circuits, the Optimist also features a 3 band EQ with a 12db boost or cut per band to offer precise control on your sonics. Additionally, it's MIDI controllable for fluid sound switching mid set, letting you extract all the exhilarating textures offered by this pedal without effort. Finally, thanks to Jackson Audio's impeccable build quality, you've got a pedal that will stand up to life on the road thanks to its robust casing. With a small footprint and top mounted jacks it'll easily fit onto most pedalboards, and once you've heard this delicious distortion, you'll make space regardless!
Product Ref: 214458
Two formidable and rabble-rousing distortion circuits (OD1, OD2) are at your disposal in the Optimist. OD1, in Jackson Audio’s words, seeks to replicate the mythical sound of one of the most elusive and expensive overdrive pedals you can(t) find. Boasting a huge reputation, the Klon circuit is something of a holy grail for distortion dwellers, as there’s nothing quite like its natural sounding overdrive. The OD1 replicates this legendary circuitry and delivers that sweet stock tone by using germanium diodes, and extends the possibilities by mixing it with the three-band EQ.
On the other channel is the Timmy inspired OD2, in contrast to the mid-focused OD1, this channel works perfectly flat across the entire guitar range. Suitable for rhythm work or adding a more subtle, crisp touch for lead playing, the OD2 can even be activated simultaneously to boost the harmonics of OD1 even further! From dirty, heavy metal, jagged drive, to a smooth blues purr, the Optimist will satisfy the most deliberating tone-seekers. It’s time to get the distortion you deserve.
Your sound, how you want it. Taking inspiration from the hallowed Baxandall EQ that is a ubiquitous feature in countless studio EQs, Jackson Audio have adopted that iconic circuitry and tailored it for guitarists. Honed and meticulously tweaked to hit all the frequencies that guitarists need to adjust, it's been improved further by removing piercing, out-of-place highs and lows that can appear at extreme settings.
Sometimes you just want to boost your treble to let loose a howling shriek or crank up the bass for a guttural growl, the Optimists lets you do just that. Offering astounding tone control, this pedal goes even further by giving you a 12db boost or cut per band, letting you emphasise with ease.
Coming from effect enthusiasts Jackson Audio, you can expect quality. Housed in a rugged, robust casing that’s built for life on the road, this pedal is designed to bring distortion for the long haul. What’s more is its compact size and top mounted jacks mean that it’ll fit into most pedalboards and is easy to wire up. Created with professionals in mind, the Optimist is MIDI controllable to give you seamless control over its function.