Catalinbread SFT Blackout Overdrive Pedal - Black

Inspired by the unmistakable sound and feel of vintage Ampeg tube amplifiers, the Catalinbread SFT Blackout overdrive pedal captures two defining eras of guitar history in a single foundation overdrive. From the warm, articulate grind heard on Keith Richards' late-'60s and early-'70s recordings to the crushing walls of gain that became synonymous with Josh Homme and the desert rock movement, the SFT recreates the unmistakable response of these iconic amplifiers with a unique Stones/Stoner mode switch, powerful Baxandall EQ and authentic amp-like dynamics. Finished in Catalinbread's stealthy Blackout Series enclosure, it delivers decades of legendary Ampeg tone in a compact pedal built to anchor virtually any rig.

Stones Mode for Classic Ampeg Character

In Stones mode, the SFT faithfully captures the warm, articulate response of a vintage Ampeg pushed just beyond the edge of breakup. Inspired by the Ampeg tones Keith Richards brought to Rolling Stones recordings and live performances during the late '60s and early '70s, it delivers rich lower mids, dynamic touch sensitivity and smooth tube-like compression that excel at everything from clean passages to gritty classic rock rhythm work. Like the amplifiers that inspired it, the pedal responds naturally to your picking dynamics and guitar volume control, rewarding expressive playing with authentic amp-like feel.

Stoner Mode for Massive Desert Rock-Inspired Gain

Switch to Stoner mode and the SFT channels the massive Ampeg-driven guitar sounds that helped define Josh Homme's work with Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age. Gain increases dramatically, low-end response expands and the pedal pushes into thick distortion and huge fuzz textures while retaining the unmistakable punch and authority of its Ampeg-inspired foundation. From crushing rhythm tones to soaring leads and walls of saturated fuzz, Stoner mode delivers the bold, larger-than-life voice that has become a hallmark of modern desert rock.

Powerful Baxandall EQ for Complete Tonal Control

The SFT's active Baxandall Bass and Treble controls provide a remarkably broad range of tone shaping, allowing you to tailor the pedal's response far beyond what a traditional single-knob tone circuit can achieve. Gain moves smoothly from bright, articulate cleans through edge-of-breakup response, rich overdrive and saturated distortion, while Volume offers ample output for everything from transparent boosting to driving the front end of your amplifier. Together, the controls make it easy to dial in everything from tight classic rock crunch to bass-heavy fuzz without sacrificing the unmistakable character of the underlying circuit.

A Versatile Gain Pedal Built to Anchor Your Rig

Like the amplifiers that inspired it, the Catalinbread SFT Blackout excels as the foundation of a larger gain setup, stacking naturally with other overdrives and distortions to create rich, layered drive tones with authentic tube-like response. Operating anywhere from 9V to 18V, it lets players choose between softer saturation or increased headroom, volume and percussive attack to suit virtually any rig. Standard 1/4" input and output jacks make integration effortless, while the sleek Blackout Series finish gives this modern tribute to a legendary amplifier voice a bold look all its own.