Skipping the multi-year waiting list has never looked so good. Up for grabs is the holy grail of transparent overdrive: the Analogman King of Tone V4, featuring the highly sought-after High Gain option on the red side.

Mike Piera is legendary for a reason—obsessive, old-school attention to detail, building some of the most organic, touch-sensitive stompboxes on the planet, and refusing to cut corners for mass production. With rumors swirling that he might eventually wind down operations, pedals of this caliber are only going to get tougher to find.

Sure, this is a crown jewel for a collection, but it’s entirely meant to be played. The dual-sided layout gives you tons of stacking options, and that high-gain red side delivers extra hair and punch whenever you want to push your tubes into singing, amp-like bliss. It sounds unreal whether you are playing at bedroom volumes or pushing a roaring stack.

Skip the queue and grab this one—your board will thank you.