{"id":16775,"date":"2024-02-15T21:27:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teosmusic.net\/?post_type=product&#038;p=16775"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T19:24:11","slug":"1987","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/teosmusic.net\/en\/product\/1987\/","title":{"rendered":"1987 Distortion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>1987 Distortion is a <strong>guitar distortion inspired by Rat circuits<\/strong>, designed to offer a wider, more exploitable gain range than traditional approaches in this family.<br \/>\nIt delivers a structured and musical grain, with strong definition and precise high-frequency control, while remaining usable at moderate gain settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfa5 Video demo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A full demo will soon be available to illustrate the different gain levels and pedal response in real-life situations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Musical intent &amp; use cases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 1987 features an extended and progressive gain range, allowing it to be used far beyond traditional distortion registers.<\/p>\n<p>At low gain, it works like a grainy, articulate crunch, with good attack response and excellent chord legibility.<br \/>\nThis zone remains stable and usable, allowing dynamic sounds rarely accessible on this type of circuit.<\/p>\n<p>By increasing the gain, the pedal gradually evolves towards a denser, more sustained distortion, without any abrupt break or loss of definition.<br \/>\nThe grain remains structured, with a clear separation of notes, both in rhythm and lead.<\/p>\n<p>The CUT control plays a central role in shaping the pedal\u2019s response.<br \/>\nIt lets you fine-tune treble response, moving from a darker, more compact sound to a more open, biting distortion.<br \/>\nThis flexibility makes it easy to adapt the pedal to different amps and guitars.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to this structure, the 1987 can function as a single gain stage, or as the main distortion combined with a lighter overdrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who this pedal is for<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1987 is designed for guitarists looking for a <strong>versatile, controllable distortion<\/strong>, a tool capable of covering multiple registers.<br \/>\nIt is particularly suited to musicians who want a structured grain that can be exploited at different gain levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This pedal is for you if :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you're looking for usable distortion from crunch to more sustained gain<\/li>\n<li>you want a structured grain with easy-to-read chords<\/li>\n<li>you're looking for a versatile pedal as your main saturation base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Positioning in the range :<\/strong><br \/>\nDepending on the context, British Drive, Erebor and 1987 can all be used as the main saturation base.<br \/>\nThe British Drive offers a more open and dynamic grain, close to an amp crunch.<br \/>\nThe Erebor offers a denser, thicker saturation, with the feel of a pushed amp, even at moderate gain.<br \/>\nThe 1987 features a more structured and progressive distortion, with precise grain control and a tighter response.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 1987 Distortion is a Rat circuit-inspired distortion redesigned to offer more control, progressiveness and versatility, in a simple and efficient format.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key design points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analog distortion inspired by Rat circuits<\/li>\n<li>Extended gain range, from crunch to dense distortion<\/li>\n<li>Structured grain with easy-to-read chords<\/li>\n<li>Controls: Volume, Drive, Cut<\/li>\n<li>Precise treble adjustment via Cut control<\/li>\n<li>Can be used as main gain stage<\/li>\n<li>Buffered bypass for stable integration in the signal chain<\/li>\n<li>100% analog circuit, hand-built with through-hole components<\/li>\n<li>Standard 9V DC (center negative)<\/li>\n<li>Compact<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Rat circuit-inspired guitar distortion with extended gain range.<\/strong><br \/>\nCovers grainy crunch to dense, structured distortion.<br \/>\nIdeal as a versatile, controllable saturation 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