Detail 01
Volume, tone, and gain controls
Output level, drive amount, and tonal balance are adjusted from the pedal itself.
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FenderHammertone Breakup Drive Effects Pedal Gray and Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Responsive gain is the focus of Fender’s Hammertone Breakup Drive. Its JFET-based analog circuit is voiced around the point where a clean signal begins to break up. Choose the lighter clipping setting for a restrained edge, or move to low-gain overdrive for more grit. Lighter picking can stay cleaner while harder strums push the drive further. A pre-gain mid boost and wide-ranging tone control provide extra control over the frequency balance before the signal reaches saturation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping a subtle edge on clean guitar parts while retaining response to changes in picking strength.
- Giving lead or rhythm parts more midrange focus in live sets or studio sessions.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require more than the two selectable clipping modes offered here.
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
One 1/4-inch instrument input and one 1/4-inch audio output
The pedal uses a single instrument connection in and a single audio connection out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires a 9V DC center-negative power source; one is not included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the two clipping settings for?
One setting provides light breakup, while the other supplies low-gain overdrive with a grittier edge.
02Can the pedal add midrange emphasis before drive?
Yes. Its pre-gain mid-boost toggle emphasizes mids before the signal reaches saturation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- 9V DC center-negative (not included)
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitch
- True bypass
- Switches
- Clipping mode switch, pre-gain mid boost toggle
- Circuit Type
- JFET-based analog
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Enclosure Material
- Aluminum
- Body Finish
- Gray powder coat
- Finish
- Gray powder coat
2 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- 1 x 1/4 inch audio out
- Inputs
- 1 x 1/4 inch instrument
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.84
- Dimensions
- 2.44 inch x 2.87 inch x 4.4 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Accessories Included
- User guide
2 detailsOther
- Knobs
- Volume, tone, gain
- Pedal Type
- Overdrive
