Detail 01
NOS germanium and modern silicon transistors
The two-stage gain circuit combines both transistor types.
Product detailSKU #1500000383455
Daredevil PedalsACES Hybrid Amplifier Effects Pedal - Black and Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
ACES is a handwired hybrid amplifier pedal built around a two-stage gain circuit using NOS germanium alongside modern silicon transistors. Its single control sets output, keeping operation direct when adding it to an effects chain. The circuit combines the warmth and sustain described for germanium with a more biting upper-midrange character, aimed at rock ’n’ roll drive. True-bypass switching supports using it together with other effects.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a two-stage hybrid gain voice to an existing effects chain.
- Stacking gain and other effects while retaining true-bypass switching.
- Players who want output controlled from one straightforward knob.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more on-pedal controls than a single output knob.
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
True bypass
The pedal uses true-bypass switching for integration with other effects.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pedal provides one knob, and that control adjusts output.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the ACES knob control?
Its single knob controls output.
02Is ACES handwired?
Yes, it is handwired.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black and Red
