Walrus | 385 MK2 | Tube-Like Overdrive | Based on Bell & Howell 385 Amp
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Inspired by the vintage Bell and Howell 385 Filmosound projector that guitarists have modified and used as guitar amps, Walrus has created a dynamic and responsive overdrive modeled after the projector's tone.
The 385 was developed to have the same simple but effective tone control as it’s older relative, but unlike the projector, the 385 breaks up the single tone control and integrates separate, boost and cut bass and treble, allowing the player to get more creative with mid frequency scoops and bumps allowing for a much wider array of tones to be achieved.
The pedal is internally running at 18v, which helps us nail the same dynamic feel of the amp in a stomp box. This means it is extremely sensitive to how hard you dig in – just like the amp.
Updated for 2023, The 385 MKII has received the following features:
- An A/B switch has been added giving the pedal two separate sets of volume and gain. Use it like a preset to change the volume and/or gain for
- specific parts!
- The 385+ Switch adds an additional gain stage at the front of the pedal for thick, saturated overdrive with more sustain.
- Soft touch, relay true-bypass switch.
- Top mount in/out jacks.
Specifications:
The 385 comes in a matte black finish with yellow ink featuring original artwork of a vintage Belle and Howell 385 projector by David Hüttner ready to give you the dynamic tone you’ve been searching for.
The die cast enclosure’s exact size is 4.77" x 2.6" x 1.39”.
Power requirements are 9VDC (100mA minimum).
The use of an isolated power supply is recommended for powering all Walrus Audio Pedals.
Daisy chain power supplies are not recommended. Power supply not included.
Input: 1/4” TS, Unbalanced, 1M impedance
Output: 1/4” TS, Unbalanced, 10k impedance
True Bypass