Overdrive (Amp-in-a-box overdrive (warm American amp)) · $399
The Pettyjohn Electronics IRON3 is an analog amp-in-a-box overdrive (warm American amp) pedal based on the JRC4558 op-amp soft-clipping with selectable diode arrays; iron-core transformer + Fasel inductor mids, with Gain, Level, Lows, Highs, Inductor Mids, Clean Level (clean mix) controls, made in USA. From $399.
| Category | Overdrive (Amp-in-a-box overdrive (warm American amp)) |
| Circuit / based on | JRC4558 op-amp soft-clipping with selectable diode arrays; iron-core transformer + Fasel inductor mids |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Gain, Level, Lows, Highs, Inductor Mids, Clean Level (clean mix) |
| Switches | 3-way clip toggle (SYM/ASYM/LED), LED sub-toggle (Blue/Red/Preamp), rear transformer bypass push-button |
| Footswitches | 1 |
| I/O | Mono 1/4" in / Mono 1/4" out |
| Power | 9V DC (36V/+-18V internal via dual-rail charge pump) |
| Power draw | 200 mA |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
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