The British Pedal Company BPC Rush Pepbox from the Vintage Series is a detailed replica of the original unit designed by Pepe Rush for WEM in 1965. This pedal was most famously used by John Lennon at Abbey Road Studios during the Revolver Sessions and can be seen on many photographs from the period. The pedal features 2 Germanium ACY41 transistors as per the original unit and is housed in a metal enclosure with engraved logo and control panels. The front panel features the Effect control which sets the gain and a Level control for the overall volume.
- Fuzz effects pedal
- Detailed replica of the original 1965 WEM Rush Pepbox
- Authentic transistor configuration (2x NOS ACY41)
- Rich, warm Germanium fuzz tone
- Tight low-end and enough highs to cut through the mix
- Engraved front and control panel
- As used by John Lennon, Hilton Valentine (The Animals) and many more
- Hardwire true bypass
- Controls for Effect, Level
- Bypass footswitch
- Folded metal casing (MKI Pepbox)
- Silver hammerite finish
- 6.3 mm mono in / output jacks
- Power supply only via 9V battery (battery is included in the delivery)
- Current draw ca. 6 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 175 x 88 x 70 mm / 6.9" x 3.5" x 2.7"
- Weight 720 g / 1.59 lbs
- Incl. certificate of authenticity