Today, we’re looking at another pedal from the stellar lineup from Bolt & Forge Analog Audio, with the Bad Hoss Harmonic Sustainer. With a switchable EQ, a couple different gain modes and a TON of gorgeous sustained distortion, this golden god will immediately perk up your eardrums. After testing the Appaloosa from Bolt & Forge the other week, we were excited for this one, and it did not disappoint…
Reimagined with JFET transistors, the Bad Hoss is a flavor of fuzzy pi that comes without all the noise and two heaping scoops of versatility. A high/low gain control switch makes it perfect for lower-gain work without giving up that creamy, violin-like sustain. The EQ control switches between two distinct tone stacks — a classic mid-scoop and a modern take that lets those mid frequencies come through.
So what’s a harmonic sustainer? Well, it’s not exactly a fuzz and not exactly a distortion. The Bad Hoss is a complete evolutionary leap in design from its ancestor, making it perfect for garage rock, fuzzy blues, stoner rock or violin-like sustain on lead lines. Even at its highest gain and sustain settings, the Bad Hoss lets you hear all your notes and doesn’t mush out or gargle.
Hand-wired in Yakima, Washington, with true bypass switching, the Bad Hoss Harmonic Sustainer has a familiar control section, but produces some really unique and intriguing sounds. An instant amp-pusher, this one gets to right to the edge of breakup and beyond with ease. Be sure to head over to the Bolt & Forge website for more info, and be sure to check out our demo video below to hear this one inaction – cheers!
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