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The RD1 Rock Distortion Pedal from DeltaLab creates an edgy distortion effect reminiscent of the hard-rock tones of the '70s and '80s. The RD1 guitar pedal also enables you to overdrive your favorite tube or solid state amp, creating harmonically rich and sustaining tones.

DeltaLab RD1 Rock Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal Features:

  • Controls: Gain, Tone, Level, True Bypass Switch
  • Custom-designed circuits and sturdy metal case design
  • True bypass switching
  • Easy-to-use Gain, Tone, and Level controls
  • All-analog tone
  • Red LED indicator
  • Rubberized knobs
  • Powered by either a 9-volt battery or an AC adapter (not included)
  • 3-Year DeltaLab Warranty

Give your tone hard-rock crunch with the RD1—add it to the cart now.

DeltaLab RD1 Rock Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal Specifications:

  • Input Impedance: 500 kOhm
  • Output Load Impedance: >10 kOhm
  • Equivalent Input Noise: -110dBm
  • Power Supply: 1 9-volt Battery or external 9VDC adapter (not included)
  • Power Consumption: 11mA
  • Dimensions: 2-1/2" W x 1-19/50 H x 4-3/4" D
  • Weight: 1.2 lb.

DeltaLab RD1 Rock Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal

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Average of 6 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 8.67

Quality

Quality: 8.50

Features

Features: 8.33

Value

Value: 8.50

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 9

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 10

Great, no-nonsense rock distortion
Posted by MrMikers from Phoenix on Jul 10, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, blues
I've been through so many distortions over the years,in all price ranges,and what a pleasure it was to plug this simple, inexpensive box in and have the exact sound I was looking for! Don't listen to anyone who says this sounds like a Boss DS-1. It's warmer and much less buzzy than the DS-1. This pedal is just perfect for that classic Marshall style distortion of the 70's and 80's. The tone control pretty much just effects the high end, leaving your bass and mids alone. This pedal just gives a perfect crunch for rhythm and really sings and sustains on leads. Highly recommended!

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 9

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 9

OK I have been playing on and off for...
Posted by Simpleman from Zephyrhills, Fl on Mar 12, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: 30 + Years
Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock, Metal, blues
OK I have been playing on and off for 32 years and have used a few distortion pedals in my day. I own a few distortion pedals Including the DS-1 and the Hot Head and for classic rock this one is my choice hands down. like it because it does not sound tinny. My only complaint is when the gain and Level are turned way up, it starts to sound muddy. Just set the level at 12 o clock and the gain and 3 o clock and you are good to go. I ran this pedal with an old Tube Works Blue Tube and a compressor on the clean channel of my Fender amp (Ultimate Chorus) and wow what a sound !

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 9

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 9

OK I have been playing on and off for...
Posted by Simpleman from Zephyrhills, Fl on Mar 12, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: 30 + Years
Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock, Metal, blues
OK I have been playing on and off for 32 years and have used a few distortion pedals in my day. I own a few distortion pedals Including the DS-1 and the Hot Head and for classic rock this one is my choice hands down. like it because it does not sound tinny. My only complaint is when the gain and Level are turned way up, it starts to sound muddy. Just set the level at 12 o clock and the gain and 3 o clock and you are good to go. I ran this pedal with an old Tube Works Blue Tube and a compressor on the clean channel of my Fender amp (Ultimate Chorus) and wow what a sound !

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 8

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 9

Pretty good
Posted by Al from Pennsylvania on Nov 23, 2009
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Metal
This pedal is pretty nice. You can get a lot of sounds out of it considering there are only 3 knobs. The tone knob offers a wide range of sounds, as does the gain knob. If you crank the gain, you can get some old school metal tones - but this pedal is better for rock. I found the tone reminiscent of a Marshall. It's true bypass, which is a nice feature. I bought this and the Deltalab MD1. Ultimately, I went with the MD1 and returned the RD1, just because it wasn't right for metal. But I'd definitely suggest it to a rock player.

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 8

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 9

Pretty good
Posted by Al from Pennsylvania on Nov 23, 2009
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Metal
This pedal is pretty nice. You can get a lot of sounds out of it considering there are only 3 knobs. The tone knob offers a wide range of sounds, as does the gain knob. If you crank the gain, you can get some old school metal tones - but this pedal is better for rock. I found the tone reminiscent of a Marshall. It's true bypass, which is a nice feature. I bought this and the Deltalab MD1. Ultimately, I went with the MD1 and returned the RD1, just because it wasn't right for metal. But I'd definitely suggest it to a rock player.

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DeltaLab RD1 Rock Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal

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