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FenderPugilist Distortion Effects Pedal

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Fender Pugilist Distortion Effects Pedal
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The Korena take

Pugilist Distortion brings two gain engines into one pedal, with separate drive and tone controls for each channel. Use the Blend control to combine them, or switch to Series to stack the channels for cascading distortion; the Bass Boost switch adds more low-end weight. Output level and bypass complete the control set. LED-backlit knobs make settings easier to see on a dark stage, and the gold anodized-aluminum chassis keeps the pedal lightweight. Power can come from a 9V battery or the listed DC negative AC adapter.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Building layered distortion by mixing its two gain channels with the Blend control.
  • Stacking the two channels in series when cascading distortion is desired.
  • Dark-stage settings where LED-backlit knobs make controls easier to see.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Setups needing connections beyond the pedal's single 1/4-inch instrument input and output.

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.

Fender Pugilist Distortion Effects Pedal construction detail

Detail 01

Blend/Series toggle

Blend mixes the channels, while Series stacks them for cascading distortion.

Detail 02

Bass Boost toggle

Engaging it fattens the tone.

Detail 03

Power consumption: 22mA

Allow 22mA for the pedal's listed power consumption.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Power the pedal with a 9V battery or the listed DC negative AC adapter.
  2. 02Confirm that its single 1/4-inch instrument input and output suit your routing.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can the Pugilist use both gain channels at once?

Yes. The Blend control mixes the two channels, and the Series mode stacks them.

02Does each gain channel have its own tone control?

Yes. Tone A and Tone B are independent controls, alongside Drive A and Drive B.

03What is the listed power draw?

The Pugilist Distortion is listed at 22mA.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Controls
Tone A, Drive A, Tone B, Drive B, Blend (A/B), Blend/Series Toggle, Bass Boost Toggle (On/Off), Output Level, Bypass footswitch
2 detailsBody & build
Color
Gold
Material
Anodized aluminum
6 detailsConnections & power
Outputs
1 x 1/4 inch instrument
Input Impedance
1 mohm
Output Impedance
1 kohm
Power Requirements
9V battery or DC negative AC adapter
Inputs
1 x 1/4 inch instrument
Power Consumption
22mA

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