Distortion (High-gain Distortion)
The Providence Heat Blaster HBL-4 is an analog high-gain Distortion pedal, with LEVEL, TONE, DRIVE controls, made in Japan.
| Category | Distortion (High-gain Distortion) |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | LEVEL, TONE, DRIVE |
| Switches | BASS BOOST |
| Footswitches | 1 (on/off) |
| Bypass | True bypass (Single Contact True Bypass) |
| True bypass | Yes |
| I/O | 1/4" input, 1/4" output, DC9V jack |
| Power | 9V DC (internal 18V voltage doubler) |
| Power draw | 8 mA |
| Battery power | Yes |
| Dimensions | 115(D)x72(W)x50(H)mm |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Country of manufacture | Japan |
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