Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword Distortion Pedal - Black Sparkle | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword distortion pedal delivers exceptional tonal versatility through its cascaded op-amp gain stages and comprehensive EQ controls. This premium drive pedal ranges from transparent clean boost to saturated high-gain distortion while maintaining clarity across all settings. Professional guitarists and bassists seeking surgical tone-shaping capabilities will appreciate the Longsword's sophisticated circuit design and broad frequency response.
Product Overview
The Longsword features a rugged black sparkle enclosure with precision-machined controls and soft-touch relay bypass switching. The pedal's cascaded gain architecture provides smooth, musical overdrive characteristics without the harshness often associated with op-amp-based designs. Electronic Audio Experiments' attention to detail extends to the power supply circuit, which includes over-voltage shutdown protection and ESD safeguards for reliable performance.
The innovative equalizer section combines traditional bass and treble shelving filters with an active, frequency-selectable midrange control. This James/Baxandall-inspired tone stack allows players to sculpt everything from scooped modern metal tones to mid-forward blues sounds. The Shift control unlocks precise frequency targeting, making it easy to cut through dense band mixes or dial in recording-ready tones.
The pedal operates on an internal 9V to 18V bipolar power supply, providing exceptional headroom and dynamic response. The selectable diode clipping modes—MOSFET, silicon, and no diodes—offer three distinct compression characteristics to match your playing style. A footswitchable front-end boost with dedicated gain control adds up to 20dB of additional drive for solos or heavier passages.
Ideal For
- Blues and rock guitarists seeking responsive, dynamic overdrive with exceptional note clarity
- Metal and progressive players who need surgical EQ control for complex, high-gain riffs
- Bass players requiring distortion that maintains low-end definition and articulation
- Studio musicians demanding versatile drive tones from a single, reliable pedal
- Baritone guitar and extended-range instrument players needing full-frequency response
Key Features
Cascaded Op-Amp Gain Stages
The Longsword's cascaded gain architecture delivers smooth progression from subtle grit to massive distortion. Unlike single-stage designs, this approach maintains tonal balance and touch sensitivity across the entire Drive range, allowing your playing dynamics to shine through even at high-gain settings.
Active 3-Band EQ with Frequency Selection
The comprehensive equalizer features bass and treble shelving filters plus an active midrange control with selectable frequency points via the Shift knob. This configuration provides surgical tone-shaping capabilities that traditional passive tone stacks cannot match, letting you carve out space in any mix or recording.
Three Clipping Modes
The Diode switch selects between MOSFET clipping (medium compression), silicon diode clipping (maximum compression), or no diodes (minimal compression). Each mode offers distinct dynamic response and headroom characteristics, from tight, compressed lead tones to open, responsive rhythm sounds.
Footswitchable Boost Circuit
An independent boost circuit with dedicated footswitch and gain control adds up to 20dB of front-end drive. This feature provides instant access to solo-level saturation or can push the main circuit into higher gain territory for maximum versatility.
Professional-Grade Construction
Relay-based true bypass switching eliminates mechanical switch wear and pop, while the pedal's over-voltage protection and ESD safeguards ensure long-term reliability. The 500kΩ input impedance preserves your guitar's natural tone, and the low 1kΩ output impedance drives long cable runs without signal loss.
What's Included
- Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword Distortion Pedal
- Manufacturer's warranty
- Power adapter not included (requires regulated 9V DC, center negative, 100mA minimum)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bypass | Relay switching with true bypass |
| Input Impedance | 500kΩ @ 1kHz |
| Output Impedance | 1kΩ @ 1kHz |
| Power Requirements | 9V DC, 2.1mm center negative barrel |
| Current Draw | 75mA (100mA minimum PSU recommended) |
| Internal Voltage | 9V to 18V (+/-9V bipolar) for increased headroom |
| Controls | Level, Drive, Low, High, Mid, Shift, Diode switch, Boost footswitch, Boost knob |
| Finish | Black Sparkle |
| Protection | Reverse polarity and over-voltage protection (up to 24V) |
Get Your Hands on This Distortion Pedal Today
Experience the Longsword's exceptional tone-shaping capabilities at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls, where you can test this versatile drive pedal through our selection of amplifiers. Our knowledgeable staff can help you explore the full range of sounds available from this sophisticated circuit. Contact us today or visit our Idaho Falls guitar store to add professional-grade distortion to your pedalboard.
