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Fender Pugilist Distortion Pedal

Dual Overdrive/Distortion Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar, with Series/Parallel Operation and LED-backlit Knobs
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This Dual-drive Pedal Is Primed for Live Performance

Do you love stacking overdrive and distortion pedals to craft your electric guitar tones? Of course you do, and that's why Fender created the Pugilist Distortion pedal. Featuring two gain stages, each with its own tone control, you'll be able to explore everything from subtle grit to aggressive, biting distortion. Run the two gain stages in series to stack them for dynamic, dimensional tone. Or run them in parallel, with a blend control to fine-tune your sonic balance. If your pickups sound a little thin, engage the bass boost switch to fatten 'em up. If you want the flexibility of two drive pedals with the gigging convenience of one, check out the Fender Pugilist Distortion pedal.

User-requested features you'll appreciate at every gig

Beyond its wide-ranging overdrive and distortion, every aspect of the Fender Pugilist Distortion pedal is tailored for live performers. LED-backlit knobs show you your settings at a glance, even on a dark stage. Battery changes are fast and easy thanks to the innovative battery compartment design. And with all this packed into a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure, Sweetwater can confirm this pedal will stand up to regular use and abuse.

Fender Pugilist Distortion Pedal Features:

  • Dual overdrive/distortion pedal for electric guitar
  • All-original drive circuit designed by Fender
  • Select series operation for stacked-drive tones, or parallel to blend the 2 sections to taste
  • Ultra-rugged construction with anodized aluminum case
  • Innovative battery compartment makes it fast and easy to change batteries
  • LED-backlit knobs show you your settings at a glance, even on dark stages

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Distortion
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply required (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Power Usage: 88mA
  • Height: 2.5"
  • Width: 3.75"
  • Depth: 4.9"
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0234534000

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Rated 5/5

Very dynamic pedal

Originally this pedal caught my eye and simply looked great. I started reading up and I watched a few videos about this pedal and decided to give it a go. I was blown away at the range of tones and sounds it can make! This pedal is essentially two pedals in one and the blend function is so awesome. You can adjust to get a dirty overdrive style pedal all the way to a sharp pure distortion pedal. With the blend/series option it's almost infinite. I have been playing with this pedal a lot and I'm still finding new ways to adjust it. Right out of the box I was impressed by the quality of this thing. The lights are super bright but you can turn them off if you prefer that. Wether you are new to distortion and want to try a lot of different things or are experienced this pedal is for you.
Rated 5/5

Yet another flawless Sweetwater transaction and a great pedal

Great pedal without sacrificing tone. Great price. Highly recommended. This is my 2nd Sweetwater transaction with support from my awesome Sweetwater tech Erik. Thank you for the follow-up Erik. You rock brother!
Music background: Former musician getting back into playing as a hobbyist this time around.
Rated 5/5

The Pugilist

This is a extremely versatile distortion pedal.
The two engines combined with the ability to run separately or select series or blend modes opens up endless possibilities.
Many pedals are good at just one thing, but the Pugilist is capable of much more.
I have been running the Pugilist through my the effects loop through a GTX 100 amp and really takes my distorted/driven tones to a new level. Still experimenting, but enjoying what this pedal delivers so far.
If you pick up one of these you might be putting some of your other distortion pedals aside and reduce some of the clutter on your pedal board. Definitely worth checking out and it's reasonably priced.
Rated 5/5

Perfect distortion pedal

This is the best distortion pedal I've found for my tone taste. The two gates are the best feature. You can either stack them or blend them. You can also just use one of them. I've tried many different models and came across this one by Fender. Great service by Sweetwater and my sales genius Darius.
Music background: Experienced
Rated 5/5

Best distortion pedal ever

I've tried different distortion pedals and this has been the best. The two drives are what set this apart. You can set the gain and tone for each drive separately then blend them or stack them together. Or you can use one or the other. The battery compartment is on the end of the unit meaning I don't have to cover it with velcro for my pedalboard like some pedals. Great price on this too.
Music background: Experienced

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