Overview:
Since its introduction, the TightRock has been very popular,
but as usual Amptweaker received many requests for a variation.....the new Amptweaker FatRock is the culmination of discussions on online forums, from players who
wanted a warmer version that worked better with brighter guitars and amps. All
features are identical to the TightRock, but the tone has been tweaked to
extend the low range of the Tight and Tone controls, add a fixed Fat boost at
the frontend for a slightly less aggressive attack, knocking the edge down, and
boosting the lowend in the output EQ.
- The EQ switch converts the tone from the TightDrive EQ to a
new PlexEQ which gives the pedal the classic vintage stack tones....a little
less mids, and the classic 412 bottom, but this FatRock version doesn't add as
much sizzle as the TightRock PlexEQ does. The Gain Boost switch modifies the
gain from a classic distortion sound to a very modern amount of gain, but
doesn't color the sound of your amp as much as the TightMetal. With the Gain Boost and EQ turned off the
pedal can be used as a fat overdrive for an already distorted amp or pedal,
without changing the character very much.
The TightRock noise gate has also been retweaked to make it smoother,
and to sound better with the reduced highs of the FatRock to allow it to work
better for solos.
- A new cool Amptweaker feature is the SideTrak™ effects
loop.Several consumer requests led to this extra effects loop that turns OFF
when the pedal is ON. Since the FatRock
makes such a good ‘solo’ pedal, it’s the perfect pedal to include this unique
idea.
- It can be used to add a compressor, chorus or chain of
effects that only works when you play clean, or to switch to another distortion
pedal to use for the rhythm sound...all without having to hit more than one
switch....it’s like having a built-in A/B box.
A green LED alternates with the normal red one to indicate that the loop
is active when the pedal is bypassed.
- Another cool SideTrak trick is that if you only plug in the
SideTrak Send, and don't plug in the Return, then that Sent dry signal can be
sent to another amp.....meaning you could have the FatRock going through a 412
halfstack while sending the clean tone to a Twin or some other clean amp. All this ability comes from two simple jacks
on the side of the pedal!
- All other features from the TightRock remain intact,
including the Effects Loop with its Pre/Post switch, the LED illumination of
the controls, and the Battery On/Off switch and magnetic battery access door.
The rear effects loop send can also be used as a clean guitar send for
re-amping in the studio if switched to Pre.
Features:
- True Bypass switch
- Tight Attack Control
- Gain, Tone, & Volume Controls
- Noise Gate with auto threshold based on gain
- EQ switch with PlexEQ setting
- Gain Boost switch
- EFX Loop with Pre/Post switch..tracks On/Off Ftsw
- SideTrak™ EFX loop that works when pedal is bypassed!
- LED lit knobs when using a power supply
- Battery disconnect switch with red indicator
- Current: 12mA with 9V
battery, 28mA with 9V adapter
- Works with 9V-18V supplies–like 'variacing' your amp up and
down
- DC Adapter jack, standard 2.1mm X 5.5mm, center ground(-)
- Magnetic Battery access door opens w/o tools
- Handmade in the USA
Front Panel Features:
Rear Panel Features:
Specifications:
- Input impedance: 100K Ohm (effect on)
- Output Impedance: 1K Ohm (effect on)
- Current: 12mA with 9V battery, 28mA with 9V adapter, 45mA
with 18V adapter (adapter adds knob LEDs)
- Adapter: 9-18VDC adapter w/5.5mm X 2.1mm positive barrel
center ground
- Housing: 14 Gauge galvanized steel
- Weight: 2 pounds, Dimensions: 3.75”W X 5”D X 2”H