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Electro-Harmonix EHX Tortion JFET Overdrive Pedal

Overdrive/Distortion Pedal with JFET Transistors, 3-band EQ, 4-way Gain Selector, Cabinet-simulatioed XLR DI Output
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All the Distortion You Could Ever Want!

The versatile electro-harmonix EHX Tortion overdrive/distortion pedal gives you an entire library of overdrive and distortion tones. Conjure up everything from vintage overdrive to 80's hair metal to modern metal tones with this ultra-tweakable pedal. The touch-sensitive EHX Tortion was designed after a 4-stage guitar preamp and loaded with tube-like JFET transistors to give you killer feel and playability. The harder you hit your guitar the more overdrive you get, just like a real tube amp. The guitar experts at Sweetwater have always been big fans of electro-harmonix pedals, and the EHX Tortion is no exception.

2-channels of tasty, tube-like gain

The normal mode of operation for the electro-harmonix EHX Tortion serves up low to medium gain settings. When you kick in the Boost mode, a fourth gain stage is engaged to give you modern high-gain tones. The volume and gain modes for each mode are independent. This lets the EHX Tortion act as a 2-channel pedal that gives you everything from warm cleans to over-the-top distortion.

electro-harmonix EHX Tortion Overdrive/Distortion Pedal Features at a Glance:
  • Versatile overdrive/distortion pedal with dual channels
  • 4-way gain selector lets you choose vintage or modern sounds
  • Dial in your perfect tone with the 3-band EQ
  • Cabinet-simulated XLR DI output is ideal for feeding mixers and recording gear
  • Boost mode has its own volume and gain settings
  • Power supply included
Add two extra channels to your amp with the electro-harmonix EHX Tortion overdrive/distortion pedal!

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Overdrive
  • Inputs: 1 x Instrument
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (included)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EHXTORTION

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Rated 5/5

Brilliant, versatile, easy to dial in

I've been playing with this pedal for a few weeks, and am more than satisfied with its sonic qualities, as well as its versatility. It delivers anything from a nice overdrive to dynamic, singing sustain, is very touch sensitive, and responds very well to the guitar's volume control. I've been running it into a few different amps, and couldn't be happier with it. It gives a clean valve amp effectively three channels, and turns a crunchy classic Marshall into a fire-breathing monster. Very well thought through in both concept and execution. Bravo, EHX!
Music background: Semi-pro
Rated 4.5/5

Ehxtortion

Overall I think it is built well. High quality construction. Cosmetically pleasing to the eye. The best part is the tortion sounds great . You get a warm rich overdrive with this pedal and you can achieve that high gain crunch. It's like having two extra channels on your amp. Three band eq lets you dial in humbuckers or single coils. Having two separate volume and gain controls is nice giving that extra boost for leads. Great pedal would recommend checking it out.
Music background: 30 plus years pro musician
Rated 4/5

Electro Harmonix

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EHX Tortion

Nice sustain. Using with a OCD overdrive giving a marshall lead 100 mosfet solid state a more tube like sound the electro harmonix e h x. Truly a sound machine that can be used to find tones that was never possible before I used the e hx Tortion
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