CAT'S Factory AT-222D2 45th 8I-II6 Distortion [Loudness 45th Anniversary Special Edition/AKIRA TAKASAKI Signature Pedal] (Cats Factory) Distortion by Akira Takasaki

From CAT'S Factory, the makers of the AT-222 series of effect pedals highly praised by Akira Takasaki of LOUDNESS, comes a distortion pedal commemorating LOUDNESS's 45th anniversary, available exclusively at Ikebe Musical Instruments!

The AT-222 series, which Akira Takasaki uses on stage and in various other situations, has been well-received by fans and many guitarists alike due to its high level of craftsmanship.
CAT'S Factory, the manufacturer of the AT-222 series, has released a LOUDNESS 45th anniversary distortion pedal with a color scheme that will surely appeal to fans!

The design of the "8I II0 Distortion," which was the first distortion pedal in the series, remains the same, but the coloring of the Killer Guitars KG-PRIME Glory Line, which Mr. Takasaki uses, has been adopted.
Since the KG-PRIME Glory Line was released as a 30th-anniversary model for LOUDNESS, we have adopted the same black and yellow color scheme for this 45th-anniversary AT-222D2 45th.

As an effects pedal, it features the same GAIN, TONE, and VOLUME controls as the already released AT-222D 8I-II0 distortion pedal, along with a 3-mode switch.
"Classic" delivers the quintessential Marshall-style drive sound heard in 1980s hard rock and heavy metal, "Modern" provides a more modern, clear sound with a stronger emphasis on the mid-to-high frequencies compared to Classic mode, and "Germa" is the mode that sits right in the middle.
The gain control offers a wide range, from a light crunch to high-gain sounds suitable for lead playing. However, it doesn't distort or compress the core of the sound; instead, it features a natural sound with minimal compression, similar to distortion from an amp.
Furthermore, the wide range of tone adjustment allows you to range from a rough, gritty distortion to a rounded, mild sound. With the ability to switch between gain, tone, and three modes, it's possible to create sounds that can be used not only for hard rock and heavy metal but also for various other genres. It delivers outstanding sound not only as a distortion pedal but also when used as an overdrive booster.
Of course, like the conventional AT-222 series, it employs a true bypass system, so the original sound is not compromised when the effect is off, and low noise is also a key feature.

Akira Takasaki created this product with the primary goal of making it usable both on stage and in recording studios. It has been incorporated into actual effects boards and used for many years, so it's no exaggeration to say that its sound quality and ease of use are world-class.
Moreover, thanks to a revised circuit board design, components, and overall circuitry, the AT-222D2 is priced lower than the blue "8I II0 Distortion" pedal.
Furthermore, there are slight changes not only in price but also in sound. Compared to the "8I-II0 Distortion," which had audiophile-level resolution, this one has a slightly more "guitar effect pedal-like" sound, making it easier to combine with pedals from other manufacturers, regardless of brand.

CAT'S Factory pedals are used by leading guitarists and bassists such as Mr. Takasaki and Mr. Masayoshi Yamashita, but because they are manufactured and sold only on a direct order basis from users, new pedals are not available in music stores, and the AT-222 series is sold only at a limited number of music stores.
In particular, this "AT-222D2 LOUDNESS 45th Anniversary Limited Edition" is limited to 45 units to commemorate the 45th anniversary, and is only available for purchase at Ikebe Musical Instruments Store.
Of course, as it's a 45th-anniversary model, it also features the official LOUDNESS 45th-anniversary logo.

This pedal is a must-have not only for fans of Mr. Takasaki, but also for many guitarists, as it is an exceptionally good pedal.
Take this opportunity to incorporate the sound of a legendary guitarist into your own music!

*Because the painting and finishing are done entirely by hand, there may be slight individual differences in the finish from one unit to another.
*You cannot specify the serial number.