Detail 01
BJT input stage and asymmetrical clipping
These circuit sections create breakup and simulate some tube-amplifier characteristics.
Product detailSKU #1500000306822
NUXBrownie Distortion Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Brownie is a distortion pedal voiced around 1970s British rock sounds. Its hybrid circuit combines preamp and power-tube distortion characteristics, with a BJT input stage for breakup and asymmetrical clipping for additional tube-amplifier-style character. Bass processing is used to keep the low end tight under distortion, while the low-pass Tone control shapes the high-end response. A true-bypass TPDP mechanical footswitch handles bypass operation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing in 1970s British rock-style distortion from a compact effects pedal.
- Distorted guitar parts where a tight low end matters.
- Shaping the high-end response with the pedal's low-pass Tone control.
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
Bass-frequency processing
It is used to keep the pedal's low end tight when the signal is distorted.
Detail 03
True bypass with TPDP mechanical footswitch
The pedal uses a true-bypass switching circuit and mechanical footswitch.
Detail 04
9V DC, center negative, over 100mA
The pedal requires a compatible 9V center-negative power source.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A power supply is required; none is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What style of sound is Brownie voiced for?
It is voiced for 1970s British rock tones.
02How does Brownie handle low frequencies under distortion?
Its circuit processes bass frequencies to keep the bottom end tight.
03What bypass switching does it use?
It uses true bypass with a TPDP mechanical footswitch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
3 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 470K ohm
- Output Impedance
- 100 ohm
- Power Requirement
- 9V DC, center negative >100mA (power supply not included)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.375
- Dimensions
- 3.7 inch x 2 inch x 2.08 inch
