Distortion (High-Gain Distortion) · $249
The Empress Effects Heavy Menace is an analog high-Gain Distortion pedal, with Gain, 3-band EQ with sweepable mid frequency, Weight (high-pass low-end shaping), Lite(ish)/Heavy/Heavier mode select, footswitchable noise gate controls, made in Canada. From $249.
| Category | Distortion (High-Gain Distortion) |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Gain, 3-band EQ with sweepable mid frequency, Weight (high-pass low-end shaping), Lite(ish)/Heavy/Heavier mode select, footswitchable noise gate |
| Switches | 3-mode gain select, mid-frequency select, gate mode |
| Footswitches | 2 |
| Bypass | true/buffered switchable |
| True bypass | Yes |
| I/O | mono in/out |
| Power | 9V DC center-negative |
| Power draw | 250 mA |
| Enclosure | Medium |
| Dimensions | 4.8" L x 2.6" W x 1.5" H (2.5" w/ controls) |
| Weight | 1 lb |
| Country of manufacture | Canada |
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