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Introducing: Pathos
Pathos Distortion
$185.00
The Abasi Pathos distortion pedal presents an impassioned appeal to the varied sonic needs of the modern guitarist. Designed to retain the feel of an American-style tube amp channel, its versatility is derived from the “smooth” and “edge” voicings that range from an emotive crunch all the way to scorching, yet controlled distortion and sustain. The two voicings can be sculpted with a set of musically-tuned EQ shelves and mid control, as well as potent gain and level controls.
It is these precision tools that allow Pathos to encompass the functionality of several dirt boxes in one – be it a push to a driven amp, a full-on distortion channel in front of a clean amp, or a boost in front of a digital modeler. Crafted in the USA by Tosin Abasi in conjunction with Brian Wampler, Pathos is the choice for any discerning guitarist seeking an array of distortion flavors to emote their musical story.
✓ Crafted in the USA by Tosin Abasi in conjunction with Brian Wampler
✓ Designed to retain the feel of an American-style tube amp channel
✓ “Smooth” and “edge” voicings range from emotive crunch to scorching, yet controlled distortion and sustain
✓ Musically-tuned EQ shelves and mid control, as well as potent gain and level controls
✓ High-grand components selected for their superior sound and response
✓ Top-mounted jacks make pedalboard placement effortless
✓ Relay true-bypass switching doesn't affect your tone when disengaged
✓ Soft-touch footswitch will last for years
✓ Includes limited 5-year warranty
✓ Battery connection and 9v power jack
Premier Guitar Review
"If you’re a fan of Tosin Abasi’s guitar playing, the Pathos is a no-brainer, must-have. While it won't give you Abasi’s mega chops, it’s an economical way to access his most fundamental lead and rhythm sounds in a compact package. But even if you’re not an Abasi fan, you’re likely to be knocked out by the detail and dynamism you hear at high gain from this killer all-around overdrive/distortion pedal."
Joe Charupakorn
Premier Guitar
Pedal Authority Review
If you play modern metal/progressive metal/djent, or whatever you want to call it, and you are looking for a reliable, multi-voiced pedal, the Abasi Pathos is worth checking out. It provides a wide palette of tones with which to work, both rhythm and lead, and at a price point that is still lower than most of the modern metal boost/distortion pedals that are currently available for purchase. It is also might be the least noisy high gain pedal we have tried. Even with the gain at full tilt, the noise floor (hiss, hum) remains relatively low. And to those for whom this matters, the Abasi Pathos is built in the USA and comes with a three year warranty.
Pedal Authority