Black Ash
Black Ash is a limited-run fuzz/overdrive guitar pedal inspired by the vintage three-knob Bender circuit, built with rare vintage components. It suits guitarists, bassists and synth players after a detailed, bright-leaning fuzz. It is no longer in production.
- Limited to 1500 units worldwide
- Fuzz/overdrive based on the vintage three-knob Bender
- Fuzz, Top and Level controls
- Top control covers 2 kHz to 10 kHz
- True bypass with relay-based switching
- 9 V DC, 2.1 mm negative center, 20 mA
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Black Ash is a fuzz/overdrive pedal that draws on the vintage three-knob Bender design. It was limited to 1500 units worldwide and built with a selection of rare parts, including paper-in-oil capacitors and NOS half-watt carbon composition resistors. The voicing combines a bright, detailed treble response with a firm midrange and deep bass extension.
Three controls shape the sound: Fuzz sets the amount of gain, Top adjusts high frequencies between 2 kHz and 10 kHz to push the signal forward or back in a mix, and Level sets the output volume. Audio demos cover guitar, bass and synth sources.
The pedal is true bypass using electronic relay-based switching, so audio does not pass when it is unpowered. It runs from a standard 9 V DC supply with a 2.1 mm negative-center barrel connector. A pedal-specific, transformer-isolated or isolated-output supply is recommended, and higher voltages should not be used. The maker has marked the model as discontinued.
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Specifications
- Brand
- EarthQuaker Devices
- Model
- Black Ash
- Category
- Effects and pedals
Controls
- Fuzz
- Adjusts the amount of gain
- Top
- Adjusts high frequencies between 2kHz - 10kHz
- Level
- Sets the output volume
Audio
- Circuit type
- Fuzz/overdrive
- Input impedance
- 100 kΩ
- Output impedance
- 22 kΩ
- Key components
- Paper-in-oil capacitors and NOS half-watt carbon composition resistors
Switching
- Bypass type
- True bypass
- Switching
- Electronic relay-based; audio will not pass without power
Power
- Voltage
- 9 V DC
- Connector
- 2.1mm negative center barrel
- Current draw
- 20 mA
Physical
- Dimensions
- 4.75" x 2.50" x 2.25" with knobs
- Production run
- Limited to 1500 units worldwide
- Status
- No longer in production