Acapulco Gold
A compact one-knob distortion pedal that aims to reproduce the sound of a cranked vintage Model T amp. It suits guitarists who want power-amp style crunch and overdrive controlled mostly from the guitar's own volume and tone knobs.
- One-knob output level control with footswitch
- Modeled on a cranked vintage Model T amp
- True bypass, relay-based switching
- 9 V DC, 2.1 mm negative center, 18 mA
- Audio does not pass without power
- Limited lifetime warranty
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The Acapulco Gold is a distortion pedal with a deliberately minimal layout: a footswitch for on/off and one large knob that sets output level. There are no gain or tone controls, so the amount of drive and the tonal colour are shaped from the guitar. Turning the guitar's volume down reduces gain, and rolling back its tone control gives a darker rhythm sound.
With the guitar volume fully up, the pedal gives a loud, wide-open amp-style roar. Backing the guitar off slightly gives a rough overdrive, and at minimum volume the sound is hazy and spanky. On a guitar with separate volume and tone controls per pickup and a three-way switch, the pedal can be used as a three-channel setup. The output level can be very high, so the maker advises caution.
The pedal is true bypass with electronic relay-based switching, so no audio passes without power. It runs from a 9 V DC supply through a 2.1 mm negative-center barrel connector and draws 18 mA. The maker recommends isolated, pedal-specific power supplies and warns against higher voltages. It is built by hand in Akron, Ohio.
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Spécifications
- Marque
- EarthQuaker Devices
- Modèle
- Acapulco Gold
- Catégorie
- Effets et pédales
Controls
- Controls
- Output level (big knob)
- Footswitch
- On/off
- Effect type
- Power amp distortion
Audio
- Input impedance
- 50 kΩ
- Output impedance
- <10 kΩ
- Switching
- True bypass, electronic relay-based switching
- Bypass without power
- Audio will not pass without power
Power
- Power supply
- 9 V DC
- Power connector
- 2.1 mm barrel, negative center
- Current draw
- 18 mA
- Voltage warning
- Do not run at higher voltages
Physical
- Dimensions
- 4.75 x 2.50 x 2.25 in. (121 x 64 x 57 mm) with knobs
- Made in
- Akron, Ohio, United States
Software
- Operation manual
- Downloadable from the maker
Warranty
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty