SUBTLETY IS OVERRATED.

Before boutique distortion pedals became the size of a matchbox and cost as much as a vintage guitar, Danelectro gave us this big red beast.

The DD-1 Fab Tone is a high-gain distortion pedal from Danelectro's Original Series, launched in the mid-1990s. Its hefty metal enclosure and unmistakable four-knob layout make it a memorable piece of 1990s guitar-effects design.

But the Fab Tone isn't just about looks. This pedal delivers thick, aggressive distortion with plenty of saturation, from gritty rock leads to full-on high-gain mayhem. The dedicated Bass and Treble controls let you shape the sound, while the Fab knob takes you deep into distortion territory.

Forget subtle overdrive. This is for players who want their riffs to sound bigger, heavier and a little out of control.

Why we love it

  • Original Series DD-1 Fab Tone design
  • Four controls: Volume, Bass, Treble and Fab
  • Powerful, high-gain distortion
  • Dedicated bass and treble EQ for shaping your tone
  • Heavy-duty metal enclosure
  • Classic 1990s Danelectro character

A great choice for alternative rock, grunge, hard rock, heavy riffs and anyone who appreciates the wonderfully unconventional side of vintage guitar effects.

A big red box. Four knobs. Absolutely no obligation to play quietly.

Listed3 hours ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Fab Tone
Finish
  • Red
Categories
Year
  • 1990s
Made In
  • China

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