Maxon has unveiled the SSD-9, the latest incarnation of its SD-9 distortion pedal.
Designed by TubeScreamer creator Susumu Tamura, the SSD-9 features an increased output level to push signal chains harder, while the center frequency of the Tone control has been shifted for a greater emphasis on lows & lower-midrange frequencies.
Additionally, the 1K range – which many users have said makes the stock version of the pedal sound “fizzy” in higher settings – has been attenuated.
True bypass switching is now included on the pedal, while – by popular request – the SSD-9 has also been changed to allow for operation at 18V.
The Maxon SSD-9 Super Sonic Distortion pedal is available now for $199. The first 50 examples of the pedal to be shipped bear Tamura's autograph.
For more info on the pedal, stop by maxonfx.com.
