The Ubangi Stomp
The Nocturne Ubangi Stomp is a delightfully gritty and versatile overdrive/distortion pedal that pays homage to the legendary Rat circuit while elevating it to new sonic heights. Designed for players who crave vintage-inspired tones with a modern edge, this pedal expertly balances articulation, clarity, and saturated gain. At its heart, the Ubangi Stomp features a carefully curated set of components - including vintage-style op-amps, silver mica capacitors, and metal film resistors - that imbue the circuit with a smooth, organic response. The result is a pedal that can coax everything from lightly compressed blues crunch to snarling, fuzz-like distortion, all while preserving the chime and twang of bright, jangly guitars. The pedal's flexible tone controls allow you to shape the EQ to suit your rig, dialing in the perfect balance of low-end punch and high-end sparkle. An internal trimmer even lets you fine-tune the low-mid response, making the Ubangi Stomp a chameleon that adapts seamlessly to single-coils, humbuckers, and everything in between. Many versions of this pedal also feature a switchable clipping mode, allowing you to toggle between a tighter, more compressed sound and a looser, more open response. This versatility makes the Ubangi Stomp a must-have tool for players exploring the sonic territory between vintage and modern, from rockabilly and surf to punk and alternative rock.
