Distortion (Transistor + Op-Amp Bass Distortion / Drive) · $162
The Empty Head Effects King Alex II is an analog transistor + Op-Amp Bass Distortion / Drive pedal based on the Silicon transistor drive (2N4124) into op-amp gain stage, asymmetrical clipping (silicon diode + 5mm LED), with Gain, Volume controls, made in Germany. From $162.
| Category | Distortion (Transistor + Op-Amp Bass Distortion / Drive) |
| Circuit / based on | Silicon transistor drive (2N4124) into op-amp gain stage, asymmetrical clipping (silicon diode + 5mm LED) |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Gain, Volume |
| Switches | Op-amp pre-gain bypass toggle, Hi/Lo gain toggle |
| Footswitches | 1 |
| Bypass | Soft-switching true bypass |
| True bypass | Yes |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
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