J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer Select

As evidenced by our Klone Wars demo series on YouTube, we love a good replica of that infamously mythical circuit that only a few can now afford. The J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer, in all its iterations, has steadily been one of the go-to clone units since its release. Today, we’re proud to help bring the latest version, the Archer Select, to you and the rest of the world…

The Archer Select is a uniquely functioning Boost/Overdrive. Over the years of K-style pedals, people have sworn by the influence of the proper NOS germanium clipping diodes in order for this particular design to be accurate to the original. There is so much speculation on the internet, and certainly misleading information by the original designer, so J. Rockett decided to let your ears be the determining factor and to provide the ability for you to easily switch between 7 different clipping diode options.

If you simply leave the clipping diode foot switch off it defaults to the stock diodes (OA10’s). With the clipping dial, you can choose between 6 additional clipping diodes. Depending on which diodes you have the selector knob on you can A/B between the stock diodes and the selected diodes. Diodes range from lowest output to highest output when turning clockwise. The D.I. Speaker Simulator jack is also included in the Archer Select for those who like to be able to monitor their OD sound direct, or have the option for direct recordings. The toggle (ground) switch is solely there for the D.I. in case you have grounding issues.

In the demo below, we take the Archer Select and put it through the ringer, exploring all the clipping diodes, as well as the tonal range from clean boost to gritty overdrive. With this latest J. Rockett endeavor, you get all the classic Archer tone you’re used to, along with some new options to really let you dial in the perfect sound for YOU. As all players have different ears (and thus, different opinions), this pedal lets you make all the choices based on what you need, not what others think a specific circuit should sound like. Thanks to J. Rockett Audio Designs for including us in this special release – please be sure to visit their website for more info…after you head to YouTube and watch our demo, of course!! Cheers!!

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