Special Ultra Hard On
The 320design Special Ultra Hard On is a boost/preamp pedal that packs a serious punch. This little box is all about one thing: cranking your amp to the edge of breakup and beyond. It's an unapologetic, in-your-face overdrive that's perfect for cutting through the mix with searing lead tones or pushing your amp into full-on distortion territory. What makes the Ultra Hard On special is its unique circuit design, which was meticulously crafted by the engineers at 320design. Rather than relying on the traditional op-amp overdrive approach, this pedal uses a custom discrete transistor topology to deliver a rich, harmonically complex gain that's unlike anything else on the market. The result is an incredibly touch-responsive overdrive that cleans up beautifully when you roll back your guitar's volume, yet still maintains its ferocious edge when cranked. While the Ultra Hard On may not be the most versatile overdrive out there, it more than makes up for it with sheer attitude and monstrous tone. Guitarists in need of a pedal that can push their amps to the brink of destruction will find a lot to love here. It's been spotted on the pedalboards of hard rock and metal players who demand the most aggressive, saturated gain they can get. If you're after a pedal that can turn your clean amp into a raging beast, the 320design Special Ultra Hard On is well worth a closer look.
