MusicRadar Verdict
A great little box that offers classic dirty blues tone at the flick of a switch.
Pros
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Great bluesy tone. Has both lead and rhythm applications.
Cons
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Not for rock and metal crowd.
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Smoozy is voiced for a fat EQ curve to give aspiring guitar heroes an instant passport to those revered, rounded blues sounds without selling one's soul at a nearby crossroads.
This pedal is useful for some non-lead guitar applications; use low drive settings to add a little analogue warmth to otherwise sterile signals, or try it out on bass for sumptuous dark saturation.
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