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Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock

Item ID: PhilosRock

Compression/Sustain/Distortion Guitar Pedal with Germanium Distortion Circuit; and Volume, Sustain, and Grit Controls

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Put Philosopher's Rock in Your Signal Path

The Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock Compression/Sustain/Distortion Guitar Pedal is a streamlined rendition of the company's acclaimed Philosopher's Tone. The Philosopher's Rock may sport fewer controls than its knob-encrusted big brother, but it has a 4-times-wider compression range. Under the hood, a unique optical circuit gives you transparent compression and endless sustain. When you need attitude, flip the "Grit" switch to engage Germanium Distortion for a range of face-melting, take-no-prisoners tone. For pristine compression, creamy sustain, and amazing-sounding distortion, put the Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock in your signal path.







Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock Compression/Sustain/Distortion Guitar Pedal at a Glance:
  • Compression, sustain, and distortion - right at your toetips
  • Ultra-low-noise performance gives you maximum configuration flexibility
  • Two knobs and a switch give you easy, streamlined operation

Compression, sustain, and distortion - right at your toetips
The Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock gives you premium-quality compression, sustain, and distortion - collectively, mother's milk to electric guitar tone - in a compact stompbox with just two knobs (and a little chromium switch). This tonal bounty has been harvested from Pigtronix's highly-regarded Philosopher's Tone pedal and distilled into a simpler device that's arguably easier and quicker to use. Although having fewer controls than it's bigger sibling, the Philosopher's Rock sports four times the compression range. Pigtronix has also fitted this little stompbox with a Germanium Distortion circuit - engaged by the aforementioned little chrome "Grit" switch - that serves up a staggering palette of yummy overdrive.

Ultra-low-noise performance gives you maximum configuration flexibility
With its ultra-low-noise design, the Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock lets you configure your setup any way you want. this pedal is right at home in front of your already-dirty tube amp. Unless you're amp is of a particularly high-gain design, you know you need a little help to send your tone over the top. The Philosopher's Rock is just what you need. You can also combine the Philosopher's Rock with other pedals for a virtually limitless palette of guitar sounds.

Two knobs and a switch give you easy, streamlined operation
Simple can be best - especially when you're in the middle of a set. In the Philosopher's Rock the Treble and Blend functions of the original Philosopher's Tone are preset to the sweet spot for easy operation, onstage and in the studio. The Philosopher's Rock has a true-bypass switch and is perfectly happy running on a standard 9-volt battery, but Pigtronix has seen fit to supply you with with an 18-volt adapter for healthier headroom, transparency and output.

Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock Compression/Sustain/Distortion Guitar Pedal Features:
  • Ultra wide range of compression tones
  • Infinite Clean Sustain without noise
  • 100% Analog, optical design
  • "Grit" switch engages Harmonic Germanium Distortion
  • True-bypass switch
  • Operates on standard 9-volt battery or 18-volt adapter (included)

Stomp on the little box that does it all: the Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock!
Specification Detail
Type Compression/Sustain/Distortion
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Power Supply Included Yes
Batteries 1 x 9V
Height 1"
Depth 4.4"
Width 2.4"
Manufacturer Part Number Philosopher's Rock

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Reviews

based on 6 reviews

AMAZING LITTLE PEDAL

by Tony from new york
February 1, 2013
Music Background: musican..rock/blues..
NICE SURPRISE, This is a great little pedal, powerful sustain...clean drive......You must plug this in does not run on batteries..this makes to much noise..I have to buy a noise gate....

Sweet

by Ronnie Xeno from Hawley MA
July 31, 2012
Music Background: 50 years of Rock now 5 years of Country
I've only tried for a couple of hours through a really small fender practice amd and a Marshall. Unbelievable sounds at any volume, almost too easy to use. I know I'm gonna love this thing more as I ... read more [+]go long. Thanks for the reference. Robert...You rock
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Pigtronicx Philosophers Rock

by Steve Greene from Petaluma, California
September 14, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
Great Pedal! Sustain and mild overdrive all in one. I use small amps like Princeton Reverb on "7". This pedal gives me just the right amount of extra "UMPF". It has replaced my Ibanez TSP because ... read more [+]of the better sustain. Great with single coils. Used for blues with a telecaster. I wish you could use a battery thhough. close [-]

Philosopher's Rock

by John Marks from Union, SC USA
January 15, 2013
Music Background: Musician
If you are looking for a great boost/compression/sustain pedal this is it. It is analog with a true bypass and will retain every bit of your pick attack and hold it as long as you want. The Germainium... read more [+] distortion is an added bonus if you like this style of distortion. close [-]

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Matt Duncan
The Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock is a "must have" for my pedal board. I use it first-in-line as a solid sustain and tone platform for my sound. It has a huge range of compression that goes from funk to country; and can sustain all day without killing tone. If I'm really feeling rude, I flick on the grit switch and push my signal chain into high gear. It has a sweet, yet smooth grit that pushes the front end of a tube amp into high-gear.
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Excellent customer service, excellent product, excellent staff! I love that I can always reach a live person with questions. I always get individual treatment.


Kathy, Wilmington, NC

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