Elementary

Elementary is based on the early 70s Hiwatt Dr103. The design intent was to simplify the preamp and make it cleaner, more flexible, and more friendly for bass. As a result it is a compact tone machine suitable for bass or guitar. It can run clean, or you can roll the gain up for a delicious tube overdrive. Elementary’s responsiveness has made it a popular option for gigging musicians looking for a way to ditch their amp and still get a killer tone while playing direct to front of house.

The Summer 2024 revised edition of Elementary has the same great circuit as before, but now with upgrades like film capacitors in the audio path and soft-touch relay bypass switching.

As a tube pedal, Elementary requires a high amount of current to operate correctly. I recommend a 9-12VDC power supply capable of delivering at least 400mA. Using less than this can damage the power supply and/or the pedal.

Enclosure size: 4.8 in x 2.64 in x 1.58 in (122 mm x 67 mm x 39.6 mm)

Check out a review of Elementary in Bass Musician Magazine here!

Also check out a review/demo of Elementary from the guys at BASSED.