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Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano

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Step into a world of tonal versatility with the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano, a revival of the classic 1970s overdrive pedal. This compact yet powerful device isn't just an overdrive pedal; it's a dynamic extension of your guitar that responds to your touch and playing intensity. Play harder, and the Hot Tubes Nano reacts with aggression; dial back, and it cleans up smoothly, mimicking the behavior of a tube amplifier.

For the purists, the Hot Tubes Nano also features a tone circuit bypass switch, allowing you to completely remove the tone circuit from your signal path for an authentic, uncolored sound. Housed in a sturdy die-cast chassis, this pedal is built to endure the rigors of gigging, practice, and studio sessions. The Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano is not just an overdrive pedal; it's a key to unlocking a wider range of tonal possibilities.

Key Features:

Based on the iconic 1970s CMOS Hot Tubes pedal
Highly responsive to playing dynamics, offering tube-like overdrive
Tone On/Off feature to bypass the tone circuit for a pure signal path
True Bypass design ensures no degradation of the guitar's signal
Comes with a 9V battery, can also be powered by an optional AC adapter (sold separately)

Product specs

Effects	overdrive
Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass
Analog/Digital	analog

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GREAT FOR

Highly responsive to playing dynamics
Pairs well with other pedals, including clean boosts and TS/SD-1 style
Effective tone control with a wide range of textures
Can function as a light clean boost or achieve extreme saturation
Affordable price for its versatile and dynamic range
Produces creamy tube sound, enhancing non-tube amps
Offers a range from clean to heavy overdrive, versatile for various genres
Compact, durable build suitable for stage use
Works well with both guitar and bass, maintaining transparency to lows
Low power consumption with long battery life

NOT GOOD FOR

Dark sounding without much brightness unless overdrive is increased
Less versatile than some combinations (e.g., Hot Wax) due to lack of blend knob
Tone control may be too bass-heavy or lack sufficient treble for some preferences
Some users may find the pedal's switch tough to activate by hand
May produce an unpleasant, grainy sound with certain setups

Highly responsive to playing dynamics
Pairs well with other pedals, including clean boosts and TS/SD-1 style
Effective tone control with a wide range of textures
Can function as a light clean boost or achieve extreme saturation
Affordable price for its versatile and dynamic range
Produces creamy tube sound, enhancing non-tube amps
Offers a range from clean to heavy overdrive, versatile for various genres
Compact, durable build suitable for stage use
Works well with both guitar and bass, maintaining transparency to lows
Low power consumption with long battery life

4.5 out of 5

Based on 4 Reviews and 22 Ratings

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thesatanists

5 months ago

From Boost to Fuzz. It does everything.

The voice of this pedal is very unique. Yo can use it as a boost, as mild OD, roaring dist and even fuzz around the 5 o'clock gain setting. Pairs well with other gain pedals. The bass response is HUGE !

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Reggae Dub Roots reggae

melody_maker

311

6 months ago

Overlooked Overdrive

Works great as a light touch-sensitive overdrive but also as a wooly fuzzed out drive. It’s very much reactive to volume input. I was super impressed from the first time I plugged it in.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Alternative rock Indie rock Psychedelic rock

tk_komet

128

9 months ago

Perfect Tube like Overdrive.

From slight overdrive to fuzz like distortion, this little reissue pedal is exactly what it says it is. Great for bass. I use it live aswell as in the studio.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Alternative rock Grunge Stoner rock

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sandini

116

almost 3 years ago

Excellent

It was one of my first pedals and I am very satisfied with the ehx Hot Tubes. For a moderate price, you get a very versatile pedal. With the overdrive knob at the minimum, it can serve you as a boost, in addition to modifying the tone to give you different colors. With the knob in the middle, your amplifier starts to roar. With the knob at 3, it's a very powerful overdrive and with the knob at maximum, it's a bomb, being a very extreme saturation for genres like shoegaze. In conclusion, I love this pedal, I highly recommend it.

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Singer Guitarist Music Producer

Genres:

Rock Jazz Alternative rock

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Paul Gilbert

Guitarist

The G3 Jam

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In an Instagram post, Paul Gilbert showcases his use of the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano overdrive pedal, mentioning that all his pedals are activated during a session with his Ibanez Rocket Roll V.

Anton Newcombe

Singer, Guitarist

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

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Can be clearly seen on his pedalboard.

Isaac Wood

Guitarist, Singer

Black Country, new road

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Can be seen on Isaac's board in this photo.

Noah Attard

Singer, Guitarist

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Noah Attard is seen using the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano overdrive pedal in a recent Instagram post, showcasing his distinctive funky groove.

Ariel Fernández

Guitarist

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Ariel Fernández uses the Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Nano overdrive pedal, which has been modified to prevent aggressive volume spikes when adjusting parameters. This is shown in a user-uploaded photo on Fbcdn.