Detail 01
Tone-control operation
The instrument's tone knob controls when the distortion engages and how much drive is added.
Product detailSKU #1500000420688
Black IceDistort Battery-Free Onboard Distortion Circuit
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black Ice Distort places drive control in the instrument itself by wiring a compact circuit into a passive-pickup electric guitar or bass. Turn up the tone knob to bring in distortion, moving from light breakup toward aggressive fuzz without a battery, external power, or a pedal. It is a direct option for players who want onboard gain adjustment instead of reaching for a pedalboard. Pair it with the separately sold Black Ice Boost for onboard boost and drive together.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing in onboard grit from the tone knob on a passive-pickup guitar or bass
- Building a battery-free onboard boost-and-drive setup with the separately sold Black Ice Boost
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instruments that do not use passive pickups
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Battery-free, no external power
The circuit operates without batteries or an external power connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Designed to be wired into a passive-pickup electric guitar or bass.
- 02The Black Ice Boost is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What controls the distortion?
Turning up the instrument's tone knob engages the circuit and lets you set the amount of distortion.
02Does it require batteries or a pedal?
No. It requires neither batteries nor external power, and puts the effect onboard.
03Can it be used with Black Ice Boost?
Yes. The two modules can be used together; Black Ice Boost is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
