Detail 01
Three distortion settings
Mild, crunch, and lead settings cover breakup, tighter bite, and high-gain sustain.
Product detailSKU #1378221680908
Empress EffectsAnalog Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Empress Distortion puts three distinct gain voices in a compact true-bypass pedal: mild breakup, tight crunch, and a sustained high-gain lead setting. The mild voice responds to the guitar’s volume knob for cleanup, while the crunch and lead modes move toward more bite and gain. Gain, two-band EQ, and output controls give you direct control over the final setting, so it can be adjusted around the sound you are building rather than left at a fixed distortion character.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving from volume-knob-cleanable breakup to tighter crunch and sustained lead gain.
- Dialing distortion with dedicated gain, two-band EQ, and output controls.
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
Gain, two-band EQ, and output controls
These controls let you adjust the distortion character and output level to taste.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the mild setting clean up from the guitar?
Yes. The mild setting is described as cleaning up with the guitar’s volume knob.
02What does the lead setting provide?
It provides high gain with substantial sustain.
03How large is the pedal?
Its listed dimensions are 2.5 x 2 x 4.5 inches.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxl
- 2.5 inch x 2 inch x 4.5 inch
