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Lee Jackson Hellfire Overdrive Pedal

This was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting a nasty metal distortion, but I got something far more nuanced. Lee himself was a former full time touring player and a renowned electrical designer who worked with some big names and brands, but his own branded stuff is pretty niche. The left side is a bright, articulate drive, brimming with clarity and bite. The tone control works in reverse, but it's otherwise pretty intuitive to dial and great rock rhythm tone. The right side adds a layer of clipping, with switchable modes and a gain control. With both on, you can get a lot of distortion, but it still sounds clear. I feel it does it's best work in a more moderate setting. It sounds to me like a hybrid of a Bluesbreaker and a 5150, depending on settings.

Model: Lee Jackson Hellfire
Made in: USA, recent model (serial 329)
Type: overdrive/distortion
Power: regular 9v negative supply, not included
Equivalent new street price (approx): n/a 
Mods: velcro attached (loop side)
Accessories: original box and manual
Condition notes: used, no major marks, fully functional. Overall: excellent condition

$45.80

Original: $130.85

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Lee Jackson Hellfire Overdrive Pedal

$130.85

$45.80

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This was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting a nasty metal distortion, but I got something far more nuanced. Lee himself was a former full time touring player and a renowned electrical designer who worked with some big names and brands, but his own branded stuff is pretty niche. The left side is a bright, articulate drive, brimming with clarity and bite. The tone control works in reverse, but it's otherwise pretty intuitive to dial and great rock rhythm tone. The right side adds a layer of clipping, with switchable modes and a gain control. With both on, you can get a lot of distortion, but it still sounds clear. I feel it does it's best work in a more moderate setting. It sounds to me like a hybrid of a Bluesbreaker and a 5150, depending on settings.

Model: Lee Jackson Hellfire
Made in: USA, recent model (serial 329)
Type: overdrive/distortion
Power: regular 9v negative supply, not included
Equivalent new street price (approx): n/a 
Mods: velcro attached (loop side)
Accessories: original box and manual
Condition notes: used, no major marks, fully functional. Overall: excellent condition