J. Rockett El Hombre Overdrive Pedal - Used

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This used El Hombre will ship insured and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This pedal is in excellent condition with a small dent on the top of the unit, and light scratching on the bottom.

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For the guitarist wants an overdrive that responds to the hands like a pushed amplifier rather than simply adding another layer of distortion, this used J. Rockett El Hombre is built around touch sensitivity, harmonic richness, and a wide range of classic drive textures. Inspired by the unmistakable blues-rock tones associated with a legendary Texas guitarist, El Hombre can move from lightly driven blues sounds to thick, singing overdrive and aggressive British-style crunch while retaining the character of the guitar feeding it. Its amp-like response emphasizes dynamics, harmonics, and a touch of chewy sag, making it equally useful as a primary overdrive or as a way to push an existing amplifier into richer saturation.

The three-control layout keeps operation simple while providing considerable range. Gain determines the amount of drive, Volume sets the output level, and the distinctive Bite control changes the character of the overdrive itself. Turning Bite clockwise brings the upper frequencies forward for a more aggressive attack and open British-style drive, while counterclockwise settings smooth the response for warmer, more rounded tones. Lower Gain with increased Volume works particularly well for blues and pushing an amplifier, while higher Gain settings can provide the sustain and saturation needed for blues rock, classic rock, southern rock, and expressive lead playing. True bypass keeps the pedal out of the signal path when disengaged, and the El Hombre operates from a standard 9V DC center-negative supply with a modest 18 mA current draw. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Effect Type: Overdrive
• Model: El Hombre
• Sound Character: Touch-Sensitive, Amp-Like Overdrive
• Voicing Range: Smooth Blues Overdrive to Aggressive British-Style Crunch
• Condition: Used - Excellent

Controls

• Gain: Controls the Amount of Overdrive and Saturation
• Bite: Adjusts the Drive Character from Smoother and Warmer to Brighter and More Aggressive
• Volume: Controls Overall Pedal Output Level
• Footswitch: Toggles Effect On / Bypass

Signal / Electronics

• Circuit Type: Overdrive
• Bypass: True Bypass
• Audio Configuration: Mono
• Current Draw: 18 mA

Connectivity

• Input: 1/4" Instrument Input
• Output: 1/4" Instrument Output
• Power Input: 9V DC

Power

• External Power: 9V DC
• Polarity: Center-Negative
• Current Draw: 18 mA
• Power Adapter: Not Included

Construction

• Enclosure: Compact Pedal Enclosure
• Control Layout: 3-Knob Gain, Bite, and Volume
• Dimensions: 4.7" x 2.5" x 2"
• Switching: True Bypass

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: None
• Serial Number: EH002050