Detail 01
Two-stage FET overdrive
The pedal’s overdrive circuit uses two FET stages.
Product detailSKU #1500000407750
CopperSound PedalsKingpin Germanium Clipper Effects Pedal Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kingpin is a compact, two-stage FET overdrive that uses germanium clipping diodes instead of germanium transistors. Its voice combines bell-like clarity with a measured edge of grit, and the Clip toggle moves that same germanium clipping from subtle to saturated. The Volume control can supply substantial gain, so it can remain part of a regular signal path or be brought in as a dirty boost when a louder, more driven push is needed.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping a clear, gritty overdrive in the signal path as an always-on sound.
- Using the Volume control as a dirty boost when more gain is needed.
- Moving between subtle and saturated germanium clipping with the Clip toggle.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Germanium clipping diodes
Its germanium element comes from clipping diodes, not transistors.
Detail 03
Clip toggle
Selects more aggressive clipping levels, from subtle through saturated.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does Kingpin use germanium transistors?
No. Its germanium aspect is implemented with clipping diodes rather than transistors.
02Can it work as a dirty boost?
Yes. The Volume knob provides substantial gain for dirty-boost use.
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Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
