Pint-size Riot Packs Authentic Tube Tone
The Suhr Riot Mini packs the high-gain punch of the original Riot distortion pedal into a mini-pedal format, transforming even the cleanest-sounding heads into fire-breathing monsters of tube-inspired tone. Tonally identical to the full-size Riot, the Suhr Riot Mini features the same straightforward control scheme to sculpt your sound, including Tone, Level, and Distortion controls. These knobs provide you with a powerful palette of tones to explore, all inspired by the full-bore firepower of a cranked 100-watt tube amp head. Two distinct tonal flavors are yours with a flip of the Voice switch — Suhr tells Sweetwater that these two voices (diode and LED) were by far the most popular on the big-box Riot. Complete with a heavy-duty, die-cast enclosure, the Suhr Riot Mini is a superb choice for guitarists who require full-throttle tube-style distortion in the most pedalboard-friendly form factor possible.
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100-watt heat in a compact pedal
Perfect for players running a clean amplifier platform as the foundation of their rig, the Suhr Riot Mini turns even the mildest amp tone into a blazing blast of valve-inspired fury. In fact, the Suhr Riot formula — both the full-size model and the miniature pedal — was designed by Suhr to precisely capture the tone and feel of a 100-watt tube amplifier pushed to the brink. From classic arena-ready crunch tones to soaring solos with violin-like sustain, the Suhr Riot Mini comprehensively covers all your high-gain distortion needs with the utmost tonal authenticity.
Suhr: the pinnacle of craftsmanship, playability, and tone
Suhr doesn’t just build handcrafted, boutique-quality instruments and amplifiers — the company creates exceptional tools that fuel musical dreams and artistic passions. John Suhr began crafting custom guitars in the mid-1970s, and by the dawn of the 1980s, he was building made-to-order Pensa-Suhr instruments for a who’s who of top musicians. In the 1990s, John collaborated with celebrated rig builder Bob Bradshaw to design the now-legendary CAA 3+ and 3+SE preamps and the CAA OD-100 amplifier. In 1997, after a stint as senior master builder for Fender’s Custom Shop, John founded his own company, which enabled him to bring products of unrivaled quality, detail, and craftsmanship to fruition. Today, the Suhr name is synonymous with prestige; a guitar, bass, or amplifier with the Suhr marque garners instant respect. With elite players such as Mateus Asato, Reb Beach, Scott Henderson, James Norbert Ivanyi, Andre Nieri, Pete Thorn, Ian Thornley, Doug Aldrich, and Andy Wood on the company’s roster, you can be certain that your Suhr places you in esteemed company.
Suhr Riot Mini Features:
- Packs all the tonal heat of Suhr’s Riot distortion pedal into a pedalboard-friendly, mini-pedal format
- Captures the feel and tone of a high-octane 100-watt tube amplifier driven into heavy gain
- Transforms any clean amp platform into a sizzling rock machine
- Provides you with 2 of the original Riot’s most popular voicings: diode and LED
- Intuitive controls familiar to any overdrive or distortion fan, including Tone, Level, and Distortion
- True bypass design keeps your tone clean and uncolored throughout the signal chain
- Heavy-duty, die-cast enclosure
