MusicRadar Verdict
For alt, stoner and doom, we urge you to plug in.
Pros
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Easy to use, with a versatile selection of great stoner tones.
Cons
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Not ideal for classic metal.
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"It's ace for Mastodon with a bridge humbucker, while flicking over to the neck is instant Kyuss"
A silicon fuzz-like palm-muting response means it's not our first pick for classic metal, but there's an alt/stoner vibe here that's ace for Mastodon with a bridge humbucker, while flicking over to the neck is instant Kyuss.
There's plenty of versatility, too, thanks to an active EQ circuit: pushing the bass and treble gives the TC a fuzzy RAT-like edge.
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