JAM Pedals Tiny Amp Destroyer Overdrive/Distortion Pedal | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The JAM Pedals Tiny Amp Destroyer is a three-footswitch gain machine created with Stu Mackenzie of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, combining two independent drive stages with a standalone treble booster. It moves from focused low-gain drive to raw, boxy distortion and dense, blown-out saturation, capturing the unstable breakup of a tiny amp pushed past its limits. This pedal is built for players who want a genuinely unpredictable, character-driven overdrive and distortion platform rather than a straightforward amp-in-a-box clone.
Product Overview
The Tiny Amp Destroyer's origin traces back to Stu Mackenzie pushing two Boomster pedals into a favorite pawn-shop amp until it stopped behaving normally and started sounding enormous; rather than cloning that exact setup, JAM Pedals captured its unstable breakup and unruly response as the foundation for an entirely new circuit. Two independent drive stages sit at the heart of the pedal: G2 covers lower-gain breakup and driven tones, while G1 runs hotter into heavier overdrive and distortion, and both stages can be used independently or stacked together for the pedal's most saturated sounds. An overall Level control and active Bass and Treble controls with boost and cut let players shape the drive stages' overall weight and focus, while the MAGIC voicing shifts the pedal's response toward the compressed, boxy character of a small amp pushed beyond its limits. The Notch control progressively removes a key frequency band as it's turned up, transforming a full sound into something increasingly scooped and hollow, and a third footswitch activates an independent treble booster, based on JAM's Rooster, positioned ahead of both drive stages to tighten the low end and sharpen attack.
Ideal For
Players who want an unpredictable, character-driven drive pedal rather than a straightforward amp-in-a-box clone. Guitarists searching for a three-footswitch overdrive and distortion pedal with an independent treble booster. Musicians who want to stack two distinct gain stages for maximum saturation. Performers who need G1 Global Bypass to bring in a complete, pre-shaped tone with one press. Fans of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's guitar tone looking for an artist-collaboration pedal.
Key Features
Two Independent Drive Stages: G2 offers restrained, lower-gain breakup and driven tones, while G1 runs hotter into heavier overdrive and distortion; both stages can be used independently or stacked for the pedal's most saturated sounds.
Active Bass and Treble Controls: An overall Level control paired with active Bass and Treble controls with boost and cut lets players add weight, tighten the low end, or sharpen focus to hold their place in a mix.
MAGIC Voicing and Notch Control: MAGIC shifts the pedal's response toward the compressed, boxy character of a small amp pushed past its limits, while Notch progressively scoops a key frequency band for increasingly hollow, unconventional tones.
Independent Treble Booster: Based on JAM's Rooster, this footswitch-activated treble booster sits ahead of both drive stages, tightening the low end and sharpening attack, and can also be used as a standalone boost.
G1 Global Bypass Mode: This mode lets the G1 footswitch control the entire pedal, so players can leave G2 and the treble booster engaged and bring in the complete sound with a single press.
What's Included
- JAM Pedals Tiny Amp Destroyer overdrive/distortion pedal
- Manufacturer warranty information
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Pedal Type | Overdrive/distortion, dual drive stage with treble booster |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| Signal Flow | Input → Treble Booster → G1 → G2 → Output |
| Power Requirement | 9V DC, center-negative |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 90 mA with all circuits engaged |
| Input Impedance (Treble Booster Off) | Approximately 500 kΩ |
| Input Impedance (Treble Booster On) | Approximately 50 kΩ |
| Output Impedance | Less than 5 kΩ |
| Booster Voicings | Full (broader, more low-frequency content) or Standard (focused, traditional); ships in Full mode |
| Special Modes | G1 Global Bypass (hold G1 while connecting power to select mode) |
| Dimensions | 14.5 x 12.4 x 5.9 cm (5.7 x 4.8 x 2.3 in) |
| Weight | 511 g / 1.13 lbs |
Get Your Hands on This Pedal Today
Come try the JAM Pedals Tiny Amp Destroyer in person at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls and hear its blown-out, boxy saturation for yourself. Stop by our showroom to test the independent treble booster and G1 Global Bypass mode, or contact us to check current availability and arrange a visit.
