The Crowther Audio Double Hotcake distortion guitar effect pedal is a boutique device made by Paul Crowther. Crowther is a drummer best known for his work with the New Zealand band Split Enz in the 70's. He has applied his wide range of musical knowledge to the development of the Double Hotcake. The result is a pedal that preserves the natural tonality of guitars and amps while supplying a fat distortion sound. A clean volume boost and rich growl are the hallmarks of this useful piece of gear. It functions to augment your playing ability and signature vibe.This distortion guitar pedal packs a lot of musical flavor in its two separate but equally effective packages. The unit gets its name from the separate A and B voicings it is built with. The A voicing is the Blueberry tone. It works equally well whether you are performing fuzzy overdriven power chords or single string work. The B voicing offers up the unit's normal range of fuzzy performance with lots of presence and mid-range punch. The Hotcake pedal has sturdy footswitches. It comes with six easily-manipulated control knobs that give you mastery over drive, presence, and level settings. The unit allows your lead lines to cut through in high gain with its special extra clipping capabilities.These units are based on the first Hotcake that Paul Crowther built in 1976 while in the UK with Split Enz. The idea was to create a nice effect that would leave the undistorted element of a guitar unaltered. This unit's specs reflect Crowther's goals in its performance. The ability of your instrument and amp to deliver rich bass, ringing treble, and lush reverb is maintained. The soundbox has an input impedance of 1 Megohm, which is equal to 1 million ohms. The output impedance is less than 13k ohms. These pedals also have a non-inverting phase polarity. The high-level performance of electronics and efficiency of its overall design combine in this unit. This enables the Double Hotcake to achieve its goal of pure sound with luxurious fuzz and overdrive.The bypass on these pedals uses circuitry that converts into a high-quality buffer with quiet switching. The gold-plated contacts used make switching seamless and further reduce extraneous noise, which can improve overall tonality. The controls are easy to use straight out of the box. It’s a great device for the novice thanks to its simplicity of use and no-frills approach to delivering quality fuzz. The pedal is built from durable steel and features solid switches and knobs. The chassis of this device is solid enough to accompany you to live performances for a long time to come. It can also do double duty as a studio accessory. The Hot Cake chains well with other effects on your pedalboard. It is compatible with a long list of amps, from Marshall to Vox. These boutique pedals benefit from the supervision of the creator during the manufacturing process. Crowther's commitment to check these handcrafted pedals for quality and reliability lends consistent production and good results.