Atrocity Exhibition Distortion

Transform your amp into a cranked JCM800 with the Atrocity Exhibition Distortion. A premium high-gain pedal handmade in Italy for iconic British rock tones.

Atrocity Exhibition Distortion: The Ultimate Marshall-in-a-Box High-Gain Distortion

The Essence of British Roar

Transform your clean amplifier into a roaring, high-wattage British stack with a single click. The Atrocity Exhibition Distortion is not just another distortion pedal; it is a premium high-gain machine, meticulously engineered to capture the iconic power, prestige, and raw aggression of a cranked Marshall JCM800. Designed for players who demand uncompromising tone, this pedal bridges the gap between vintage soul and modern versatility.

Known for its thick, harmonically rich, and “chewy” saturation, the Atrocity Exhibition Distortion delivers a tactile playing experience. Whether you are seeking the gritty, percussive crunch of classic hard rock or the liquid, lead tones required for contemporary metal, this pedal provides the gain structure and frequency response to cut through any mix.

Key Features & Technical Sophistication

Authentic British Character: Experience a massive, mid-forward sound profile. The circuit is specifically tuned to emulate the tube compression and the characteristic “sag” typical of a high-wattage head being pushed to its limit.

Intuitive yet Powerful Interface:

-Gain: A wide-ranging control that moves seamlessly from chunky, touch-sensitive overdrive to searing, high-gain saturation without losing note definition.

-Tone: A sophisticated, wide-sweep control designed to transition from dark, moody textures to sharp, cutting presence—all while remaining musical and avoiding the “fizzy” artifacts found in standard distortion circuits.

-Volume: Featuring massive output on tap, this control allows you to punish the front end of your tube amp, forcing it into total harmonic saturation.

Internal Presence Trimmer: For the tone purists, a “hidden” internal control allows for surgical fine-tuning of the top-end sparkle. This ensures a perfect sonic match regardless of your specific guitar wood or pickup configuration.

Boutique Italian Craftsmanship: Proudly built like a tank in Italy, the Atrocity Exhibition features high-grade components housed in a compact, pedalboard-friendly enclosure that doesn’t sacrifice durability for size.

Atrocity Exhibition Distortion versatility & Dynamic Response

Whether you are chasing the legendary “Brown Sound,” the percussive rhythm tones of AC/DC, or the compressed leads of 80s hair metal, the Atrocity Exhibition Distortion delivers with incredible touch sensitivity. It is a highly “player-centric” pedal that reacts beautifully to your guitar’s volume knob, cleaning up effortlessly while maintaining its aggressive, harmonically-rich character and endless sustain.

Pro Tip: Use the internal Presence trimmer to balance your rig when switching between dark, high-output humbuckers and bright, vintage-style single-coils. This keeps your high-end perfectly articulated without requiring a full EQ readjustment.

True Bypass
Power: 9V DC center negative