Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor pedal

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Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor pedal
Product no: NES-BLACKFINGER Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Are you in need of some compression? The Black Finger offers Electro Harmonix's renowned reliability and is a great asset for the pedal collection of any guitar of bass player.

Compression - what does it do?

An optical compressor functions as a sort of attenuator, controlling the volume of an incoming signal.

The Electro Harmonix Black Finger is an analogue pedal, which means it doesn't have the same electronic signature as a digital compressor, ensuring your signal is not inadvertently distorted. As such, your output is compressed without sacrificing any of its original tone and characteristics.

Why use a compressor?

Usually, a compressor is used to support melodies or to reduce changes in the signal level to a minimum. Sound engineers at concert venues are particularly fond of them, as they won't have to deal with considerable variations in output volume during a gig.

You can also use a compressor to apply a 'forward' percussive effect to your instrument. It will add more punch and create a more compact, warmer sound while you're playing your licks.

Dual tube magic!

The sound of the Black Finger pedal bears a close resemblance to that of vintage high-end studio compressors.

Unlike other tube-hyped products on the market, the Black Finger is equipped with a transformer that uses a full 300 volts. As such, it produces one of the warmest compression sounds imaginable, while preserving the attack of your playing. Ensuring an astonishing sustain, the EHX Black Finger is a real must-have for any amplified acoustic guitar.

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Specifications

Product features

Adapter included yes
Centre positive/negative centre negative
Mini pedal no
True bypass no
Power supply plug barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Type of dynamic effect compressor
Can be powered by battery no
Voltage 12 V
Equipped with tube yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 1,3 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 27,0 x 16,0 x 10,5 cm

Product specifications

  • metal housing
  • effect type: tube compressor
  • true bypass by means of a mechanical relay
  • knobs: Compress, Post-Gain, Pre-Gain, Lamp/ LED, SQSH/ Norm
  • on/off foot switch
  • input: 1x mono 6.3mm jack
  • output: 1x 6.3mm jack
  • LED indicator light
  • weight: 0.7 kg
  • dimensions: 121 x 191 x 80 mm (WxLxH)
  • included: 12V adapter
  • included: 2x 12AX7 vacuum tube

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Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor pedal
Wrote the following about Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor pedal
tres bon site, j'ai recu ma pedale en moins de deux, tres bien emballe !! et heureusement car il y avait un gros trou sur le carton mais cela n a rien touche .... bravo pour le service.

pour la pedale a proprement dit ,je ne l ai pas encore essayer! promis je vous dit ce que je pense de la black finger d ici une semaine
Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor pedal
Wrote the following about Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor pedal
Pédale de compression achetée il y à 1 semaine après utilisation de deux autres pédales de marques différentes plus basiques ( mais quand -même intéressantes ) Je constate que là , on passe à la vitesse supérieure !!!( ne serait - ce que par l'utilisation des deux lampes ) De nombreux réglages interactifs possibles . ( led ou lampe , entrée et sortie signal ) Je l'ai utilisée sur des sons ' clean ' pour le moment ....style Shadows .....( Hank Marvin ) je suis totalement enthousiaste car par rapport à mes autres pédales ( certes beaucoup moins chères ) le son progresse très fortement dans le contour . Je pense que cette pédale sera la dernière et que je n'en changerai plus .Je suis certain qu'elle va me réserver de très bonnes surprises .......que je pourrai certainement relater dans un prochain commentaire .
Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor pedal
Wrote the following about Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor pedal
Ik gebruik deze compressor voor mijn bas. In één woord, geweldig. De compressor geeft een heerlijk warm geluid aan mijn bas door de buizen die in de compressor zitten. Maar ik verlies niet de punch die ik wil in mijn bas tone. Met deze compressor kun je alle kanten op, je kan wat extra gain toevoegen waardoor je geluid licht overstuurd raakt voor een metal sound, of je kan er een heel dik geluid van maken. Nog een voordeel van deze compressor ten opzichte van niet-buizencompressors is dat er geen geluidsvervorming is, wat je bij sommige andere compressoren wel hebt.
De compressor word gebruikt door verschillende bekende bassisten, waaronder Amos Williams (TesseracT).

Deze compressor is een echte aanrader voor iedereen!

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