{"product_id":"845666","title":"CAT'S Factory Used AT-222D 40th Karma Explosion [Loudness 40th Anniversary Special Edition] (CAT'S Factory) distortion pedal by Akira Takasaki","description":"CAT'S Factory, the makers of the AT-222 series of effects pedals that have been highly praised by LOUDNESS's Akira Takasaki, have released a distortion pedal to commemorate LOUDNESS's 40th anniversary!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e CAT'S Factory, the manufacturer of the AT-222 series, has finally released the KARMA distortion pedal commemorating LOUDNESS's 40th anniversary, featuring an illustration that will appeal to fans!\u003cbr\u003e The images have already been posted on Twitter and are becoming a hot topic among fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The striking illustrations, designed by Hirofumi Kamigaki of Hiroshima-based IC4DESIGN, are available in two types: \"Explosion,\" which depicts Akira Takasaki as a character in the style of American comics, and \"Scream,\" which personifies Akira Takasaki's aggressive sound.\u003cbr\u003e This is a perfect item to commemorate the 40th anniversary, whether you add it to your own effects board or keep it as part of your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As an effect, it follows the model of the already released AT-222D 8I-II0 distortion pedal, but does not have a 3-mode switch, making it a simple distortion pedal.\u003cbr\u003e There are also some slight changes in sound; compared to the AT-222D 8I-II0 distortion, which had audio-like resolution, the KARMA has a moderate lo-fi quality that is more \"guitar effect-like\" in a good way.\u003cbr\u003e Of course, the basic performance is very good, so the gain control has a wide range, from a light crunch to a high-gain sound that can even be used for leads, but it doesn't distort or crush the core of the sound, and is characterized by a natural sound that sounds like it's been distorted by an amplifier.\u003cbr\u003e In addition, the tone can be adjusted over a wide range, from rough, gritty distortion to a rounded, mild sound, so with simple controls for gain, tone, and volume, it is possible to create sounds that are suitable for a variety of genres, not just hard rock and heavy metal.It can also be used not only as a distortion pedal, but also as an overdrive-like booster to produce an outstanding sound.\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Developed and manufactured with the primary goal of sound quality and ease of use that Akira Takasaki would expect to be suitable for both stage and recording, it is a pricey distortion pedal, but that is precisely why it is a reliable and powerful ally if you own one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CAT'S Factory pedals are used by leading guitarists and bassists, including Takasaki and Masayoshi Yamashita, but because they are manufactured and sold only to direct orders from users, new pedals are not available in music stores, and the AT-222 series is only sold at a limited number of music stores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This KARMA has been at Akira Takasaki's feet since the ATE (Akira Takasaki \u0026amp; Evolution) tour held in June 2021 and is already in great use.\u003cbr\u003e As a LOUDNESS 40th anniversary commemorative item, it also features the official 40th anniversary logo, and because of this, items with the official logo will only be produced in the 40th anniversary year, making it a must-have item for fans.\u003cbr\u003e Please take this opportunity to consider it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Since the painting is done entirely by hand, there may be slight differences in the finish for each unit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: No problems with use Power supply: 9V center negative 9V battery Accessories: Box, instruction manual Warranty: 3 months for initial defects only","brand":"CAT'S Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022487650417,"sku":"845666","price":259.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/Used_AT-222D_40th_Karma_Explosion__Loudness_40th_Anniversary_Special_Edition___CAT_S_Factory__distortion_pedal_by_Akira_Takasaki_01.jpg?v=1771571999","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/845666","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}