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Effects and Pedals | Guitar effector | boost/drive effects
New | Condition: Brand New
CAT'S Factory  |  Product Code: 739994

CAT'S Factory AT-222OD/Over Drive [AKIRA TAKASAKI Signature Pedal] (Cats Factory) Overdrive Akira Takasaki

$432.62
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Product Condition
Brand New Unused, as sold.
Mint Like new, no flaws.
Excellent Barely used, very minor wear.
Very Good Light wear, fully functional.
Good Visible wear, plays fine.
Fair Heavy wear, still playable.
FAQ

Description
CAT'S Factory, the makers of the "AT-222" series of effect pedals, which have been highly praised by Akira Takasaki of LOUDNESS, have released a long-awaited overdrive pedal!

The AT-222 series is used by Akira Takasaki on stage and in a variety of other situations, and has been well received by fans and many other guitarists for its high level of perfection.
The lineup has included a clean booster, a distortion, and a 3-in-1 fixed wah + distortion + feather, but the long-awaited overdrive pedal has finally arrived!

The AT-222OD is set to low gain and has four controls: gain, volume, bass, and treble, making it a so-called "transparent" overdrive.
If you use a humbucker as a booster with a 4-input amp like a Marshall, you can get the old hard rock sound, while if you use it with a single-coil guitar and a clean Fender-type amp, it will output a pleasant blues sound.
Between the gain and volume there is a three-mode clipping switch, with "I" providing a smooth, harmonic sound, "N" providing a faithful sound to the original with little compression, and "II" providing a sound with emphasis on the mid-range.
All positions produce a sound that clearly captures the picking attack and string texture, allowing you to fine-tune the sound depending on the guitar and amp you use and the genre you play.
Of course, like the previous AT-222 series, it uses a true bypass system, so the original sound is not compromised when the effect is turned off, and it also features low noise.

Several prototypes of the AT-222OD have been incorporated into Takasaki's effects board and have been used for testing purposes, including on LOUDNESS tours. By using it on tour, the final product was refined to suit Takasaki's preferences.

CAT'S Factory pedals are used by leading guitarists and bassists, including Takasaki and Masayoshi Yamashita, but because they are manufactured and sold only upon direct orders from users, new pedals are rarely found in music stores.
The limited edition version released on July 7, 2022, featured a cabinet incorporating the cover design of LOUDNESS's 40th anniversary commemorative album, SUNBURST ~ Gamushara. However, this regular model is based on a beautiful emerald green that evokes the tropics, and features an impactful design by Kamigaki of IC4DESIGN, who was also responsible for the cover of SUNBURST ~ Gamushara.
Of course, this model will also be sold exclusively at Ikebe Musical Instruments, with the cooperation of Akira Takasaki and CAT'S Factory.
Don't miss this opportunity to incorporate the sound of this legendary guitarist!

*The image is of a prototype, so the details and finish may differ from the actual product version.
*As the paint finish is done entirely by hand, there may be slight differences between individual units. Also, you cannot specify the serial number.

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Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.

Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.

We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.

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In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.

We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.

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We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.

Regarding handling of used products

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