Description

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A versatile distortion pedal designed to move from classic crunch to aggressive high-gain, the DigiTech Hot Head delivers flexible EQ and responsive drive for rock, metal, and gritty blues tones.

Type
Distortion Pedal

Model
Hot Head

Manufacturer
DigiTech

Year of Introduction
Early 2000s

Controls
Level, Low, High, Gain

Input
1 × ¼″ mono instrument jack

Output
1 × ¼″ mono amp output
1 × ¼″ mixer output (cab-sim voiced)

Power Supply
9 V DC (center-negative) or 9 V battery

Notable Features

  • EQ Section: Independent Low and High knobs for broad tone shaping

  • Gain Range: Covers mild overdrive through saturated distortion

  • Mixer Output: Built-in cabinet simulation for direct recording or PA use

  • Bypass: True hard-wire bypass when disengaged

  • Use Case: Suited for guitarists seeking an affordable pedal that spans crunchy rhythm to high-gain lead tones without complexity