Vox Valvenergy Fuel Injector Tube Overdrive Pedal

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Distinct tube-like overdrive with rich harmonics

The Vox Valvenergy Fuel Injector Tube Overdrive Pedal offers a distinctive overdrive experience with clean characteristics, rich harmonics, and a natural sense of compression and bite. Developed by renowned amp manufacturer VOX, this overdrive pedal stands out for its amp-like distortion, setting it apart from typical pedal distortions. Unlike preamp-style pedals that colour the tone, the Fuel Injector preserves the natural characteristics of your guitar while adding a touch of distortion through the innovative Nutube. The result is a tone that sounds as if your connected amp is pushed into even more distortion, capturing the essence of an amp-like sound.

Powerful drive sound with harmonic richness

Compared to many drive pedals, including TS-style ones, the Fuel Injector boasts overwhelming harmonic components and a pronounced compression characteristic reminiscent of a tube amp. By distorting the Nutube in multiple stages and leveraging the bias variations unique to tubes, this pedal produces a resonant tone that will captivate any guitarist. Whether you're driving a clean amp or using it as a booster for a slightly crunchy amp, the Fuel Injector adds a toughness to your sound that lifts gracefully even during bends, ensuring seamless expression and powerful performance.

Precise control with intuitive interface

The Vox Valvenergy Fuel Injector features straightforward controls that allow you to fine-tune your sound to perfection. The DRIVE knob adjusts the amount of distortion, while the TONE knob shapes the high-frequency content of your signal. The LEVEL control lets you dial in the perfect output volume, ensuring that your sound cuts through the mix. Additionally, the pedal offers two modes to choose from with a simple switch. The NATURAL mode is the fundamental mode, ideal for humbucker pickups, delivering a cutting and precise tone. On the other hand, the FAT mode provides a thicker tone that pairs perfectly with single-coil pickups, unlocking a rounder and more robust sound.

Enhanced nutube performance with dedicated buffer

To fully harness the potential of Nutube, a high-quality buffer circuit was crucial. Vox engineers went the extra mile to create a dedicated buffer circuit for the Fuel Injector, serving as the primary entry point for your guitar's signal. When the effects are deactivated, the Nutube functions as a buffered bypass, providing a natural response and a light feel that resembles plugging a 3-meter shield directly into your amp. When the effects are activated, the buffer's traits synergize with Nutube's distinctive compression, resulting in a playing experience that is both light and easy, with nuanced dynamics that enhance your performance.

Eye-catching design inspired by sound

Not only does the Vox Valvenergy Fuel Injector deliver exceptional sonic performance, but it also looks fantastic on your pedalboard. The top panel of the chassis features an eye-catching etched design inspired by the unique sound of this effect pedal.

Features

• Unlock distinctive tube-like response and harmonics on a distortion pedal
• Just like an amplifier, Fuel Injector responds with compression and bite when pushed to its maximum
• Maintains the natural characteristic of your guitar and amplifier tones without colouration, just like pushing your tube amplifier into more distortion
• By distorting the Nutube technology in multiple stages, you benefit from a resonant tone that avoids the harsh clipping sounds of other distortion pedals
• Capable of being used as a distortion through a clean amplifier or to add the extra stage of boosting to an already crunchy amplifier
• Streamlined three-dial design with two modes: Fat and Natural
• Fat pairs perfectly with single-coil pickups for enhanced thickness to your tone
• Guitars with humbuckers can benefit from the Natural mode, preserving the tone of your guitar while adding extra harmonics and saturation
• Powered by Nutube technology for maximum sonic fidelity
• Newly-designed buffered bypass technology maintains a high-quality and responsive signal when the pedal is in bypass, akin to plugging directly into your amplifier
• Beautifully etched chassis looks great on any pedalboard

Specifications

• Inputs/Outputs:
• Input: Monaural phone jack
• Output: Monaural phone jack
• Power: DC.9V terminal
• Power Supply: 9V alkaline batteries (6LF22/6LR62) or DC.9V AC adapter (both sold separately)
• Dimensions: 72mm x 120mm x 55mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: 300 g (excluding batteries)
• Product Code: VE-FI