{"title":"Chase Tone","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chase-tone-secret-preamp","title":"Chase Tone Secret Preamp","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you've never heard the goodness of the preamp section of a legit 70s Solid State Maestro Echoplex, then allow me to impress upon you that it is \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esick! \u003c\/em\u003eThe Secret Preamp captures that same mojo for you in a nice simple package. And with ‘Bright’ early EP3, ‘Dark’ later EP3 and ‘MID’ hybrid-capture EQ this freakish awesome pedal is ideal at unity gain or at a slight boost for increased harmonic complexity and touch sensitivity. This is truly a secret weapon pedal that will breathe new life into your signal chain and open up new possibilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has been very lightly used and works brilliantly. We will ship it out to you securely and swiftly the next day with the original box. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chase Tone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39629223362618,"sku":"UP-CHASETONESECRETPREAMP-061122ET","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/7064\/4549\/products\/IMG_17548.jpg?v=1654972397"},{"product_id":"chase-tone-purple-stardust","title":"Chase Tone Purple Stardust Hi-Octave Fuzz","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those who desire a fluid \u0026amp; harmonically complex late 1960’s style octave fuzz! The Purple Stardust will whisk you away to the land of of electric ladies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurple Stardust Controls:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximizing this control increases output, sustain, punch, clarity and treble EQ. The sweet spot is adjusting in comparison to the Intensity Control. An optimal Output setting is usually between 3\/4s and maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntensity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecial circuit tunings allows a full range of fluid, over-driven Hi-Octave Fuzz tones. Lower\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ecounter-clockwise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esettings allow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecleaner, warmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOctave sounds. Higher\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eclockwise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003esettings gradually\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eincrease saturation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etreble EQ.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt don't get any easier than that! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo here's the real question: h\u003ci\u003eow does the Purple Stardust compare to the Vintage\/Boutique Tychobrahe Octavia units?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Tychobrahe Octavia circuit is a mess with an incorrectly wired Intensity pot, an incorrectly installed Q1 Transistor, and is mis-biased (spec’d for 24volts yet runs on 9volts.) If you are tired of the overly gain-y, noisy and treble-y TychoBrahe Octavia clones on the boutique market, well then Chase Tone created the Purple Stardust for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Stardust has negative feedback stages, accurately biased new production, low noise BC549B and NOS Vintage 1970s Motorola PNP transistors, an optimally wired Intensity Control as well as a custom spec taper, larger transformer, altered circuit values and matched output diodes for a superior sounding fine-tuned version with amazing touch sensitivity that satisfies and expands a musician’s horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis next-level octave fuzz is lightly used and will ship the next day with the original box. It has been tested here at EMS and works great!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chase Tone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39725940015162,"sku":"UP-CHASETONEPURPLESTARDUST0921JH","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/7064\/4549\/products\/IMG_3652.heic?v=1663717470"},{"product_id":"chase-tone-fuzz-fella","title":"Chase Tone Fuzz Fella","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Chase Tone Fuzz Fella Blue BC108C  is a limited-edition, pedal-board-friendly version of a high gain old-school fuzz tone that has that authentic huge wall of sound w\/thick sustaining tone that instantly cleans up into thick, glassy, punchy cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat sets the Fuzz Fella apart from the rest is its amazing feel like a cranked compressed amplifier that still blooms with thick harmonic complexity responding to the player’s touch with great dynamics. There’s no need to crank the amplifier or layer an overdrive but you can if you want to for more saturation and feedback. External mini-trim knobs allow the player to fine-tune to their rig at home, in the studio, or on the road with a live band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSkip the wait list and snag this lightly used pedal, and we'll ship it to you lightning fast in its original box! Feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have about this pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chase Tone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40023845109818,"sku":"UP-CHAS-FUZZFELLA-120-0827EMSZG","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/7064\/4549\/files\/IMG_26142.heic?v=1693096947"},{"product_id":"chase-tone-secret-preamp-2","title":"Chase Tone Secret Preamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage-Accurate, 1970s solid-state Maestro Echoplex Preamp!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1960s and 1970s, Echoplex tape echo delay units evolved from tube based designs into solid-state designs. Notably, the EP3 model was a solid-state model and had a few variations and revisions to the circuit. A select number of EP-3 models are highly sought-after by musicians for their unique musical tone. Famous musicians of the era realized having the EP-3 in their signal altered their tone, even when the echo was bypassed. An internal secret preamp was at work here, fattening the signal, along with a slight phase shift that altered mid and high frequency harmonic content. A truly secret preamp boost in the arsenal of the great guitarists of yesteryear! But not all vintage EP-3s boosted, some dropped in signal, and some were mediocre in tone. So, over a decade ago Kyle Chase did something about it! The Chase Tone Secret Preamp uses fine-tuned circuit components to ensure proper results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an authentic replica of the most sought-after, musically transparent signal-boosting Echoplex units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChase Tone Secret Preamp applications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. 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